I came up with the idea of turning Veal Piccata into Turkey Scaloppine with Lemon and Capers when a friend of ours decided that white meat turkey was the only meat he would eat. It turns out that the mild flavor of turkey is the perfect foil for the mixture […]
My Fudgey Flourless Chocolate Cake is for the real chocolate lovers amongst you. Each bite fills your mouth with dense chocolate flavor and creamy texture. You just want to eat more and more. While this cake makes a beautiful presentation as a whole eight inch cake; you can also make […]
This delectable Spaghetti Squash Primavera is a refreshing alternative to heavy pasta dishes. You’ll know you’re not eating real pasta, but you won’t mind a bit! Toss the spaghetti like strings of squash with vegetables. Once you add the vegetables, it becomes Spaghetti Squash Primavera! Add Tomato Sauce and/or cheese […]
Green Dill Sauce is actually home made mayo that becomes green with the addition of assorted herbs and/or vegetables. You can change the flavor to suit your own taste with the choice and amount of herbs you add. Serve it on the side with poached fish or steamed vegetables. For […]
The natural sweetness of Acorn squash adds another level of flavor to this delicious ratatouille. Quarter the squash and serve it as a side dish or serve the ratatouille in half a squash as a main dish. This is a beautiful and delicious main dish for vegetarians and vegans. Mix […]
Fillets of Flounder cooked with shallots, cucumbers and dill is an easy, light and delicious recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner. You can make rosettes of the flounder like I do in the video or you can just arrange the fillets in a pan and arrange the other […]
White Sweet Potato Soup is a conversation starter. It’s not something you’re served every day-if at all. I discovered the special flavor of this White Sweet Potato Soup when we were in South Africa. The chef generously told me the ingredients. White sweet potatoes are starchier and sweeter than their […]
These Stuffed Mushrooms are only filled with mushroom stems and vegetables. There are no crumbs, eggs, or nuts in this recipe; so it’s perfect for everyone-vegans. vegetarians, and those who are gluten free-which also makes them great for Passover. Whether you serve them as hors d’oeuvres (don’t forget the napkins), […]
There are basically three different methods to prepare meringue: French, Swiss and Italian. Up until last week, I had been making French Meringues as beautifully explained by Jacques Pepin in his book La Technique. I ‘ve been making meringue kisses, meringue mushrooms and meringue baskets (vacherins) using this method […]
The sweetness of the apples is a delicious balance to the thinly sliced potatoes in this Potato-Apple Galette. Adding sage gives it an earthy flavor that will make you want to come back for a second piece. This recipe is so easy and yet looks so elegant! You can serve […]