This wonderful all-purpose Tomato Sauce is full of flavor and works well with any recipe requiring Tomato Sauce. You can prepare it all year round because it is based on canned tomatoes. I use it for pasta, as a base for meat sauce, for Lasagne and even as a dip […]
This Green Pea Soup is bright green, sweet and velvety smooth. Serve it in a soup bowl or in glass shooters on a buffet. The bright green color is so inviting; and the flavor will leave everyone asking for more. Serve Green Pea Soup cold with homemade croutons. Prep time: […]
Baked Halibut Fillets with Tomatoes, Onions and Olives takes full advantage of the mild flavor and firm texture of halibut. It is the perfect base for a panoply of flavors. The white color of the halibut provides a beautiful contrast to the red tomatoes and black olives. You can chop […]
Caper mayonnaise can be made easily with regular or olive oil bottled mayo. Mix it with mustard and capers and optional herbs. It is a delicious condiment with Fried Green Tomatoes, fish or chicken. Prep time: 5 minutes
Mustard Vinaigrette is easy to prepare . I find the simplest way to emulsify the ingredients is by shaking them up together in a jar. You can vary the flavor of this basic Mustard Vinaigrette by adding 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1/2 teaspoon freshly chopped chives. I like to […]
Take advantage of the season’s delicious peaches and make Grilled Chicken, Peach & Onion Salad. I make it with chicken I’ve marinated in mustard vinaigrette. For my vegetarians, I marinate tofu separately in a separate cup of vinaigrette. After I’ve grilled all the components, I arrange them over a mixed […]
Fresh Corn Soup prepared from the corn cobs, corn husks and corn kernels is chock full of flavor. When the corn, caramelized onions and potato are simmered and puréed together, they yield a delicious Spring/Summer Corn Soup that is a beautiful butter yellow in color. Make this soup at least […]
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers are the easiest hors d’oeuvres ever. You can buy plain Mozzarella and dice that; or you can buy marinated Bocancini and dice those. Use any type of fun toothpick or skewer you like to make it festive. Dice your Mozzarella, halve your tomatoes and add blueberries […]
Often, the simplest recipes are the best. This Lemon Vinaigrette is proof of this statement. As my Mother in Law used to say: This one is “ich, mich, pich. Use it on salads, vegetables, chicken and fish to really bring up the flavor. Click on the link for a Mustard […]
Spinach and Peach Salad may seem like an unusual combination; but earthy spinach combined with juicy sweet peaches, caramelized onions, creamy avocados and candied pecans make for a spectacular bite. A little fruity vinegar ties it altogether. Serve your Spinach and Peach Salad in a large shallow bowl or arrange […]