This dinner for two is fresh and easy. The brown sauce has a strong and wonderful flavor that enhances both the fish and the simply prepared vegetables. It was adapted from the recipe on the Food Network website. For a complete meal, serve it alongside Jasmine Rice Pilaf. Ingredients 1/3 tsp peppercorns2 tsp sugar3 Tbl …
A light fruitcake usually eaten during Easter. Simnel Cake is popular in the U.K. It is traditionally decorated with a circle of eleven or twelve almond paste “eggs,” representing the twelve apostles. (The one missing is Judas.) This recipe was adapted from the one given to me by my British mother-in-law. Ingredients 8 oz flour1 …
The Deconstructed Tuna Roll Prep work for this Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl recipe can be done ahead. When you’re ready to serve, simply let the ingredients come to room temperature (takes about 30 minutes). The final step is plating. This recipe was adapted from the one on SkinnyTaste. For tuna 1/2 lb sushi grade tuna, …
Flaky crust, ripe pears and sweet almonds. This recipe is based on the one on David Lebovitz’s blog. I have also included a link to his article about poaching pears. Ingredients 6 oz (170g) almond paste2 tsp sugar2 tsp flour3 oz (85g) butter, salted or unsalted, cubed, at room temperature1 large egg, plus one egg white, at room temperaturea few drops almond extract, optional1 1/2 tsp rum 3 poached pears, cored, …
A single butternut squash yields about two tablespoons of seeds. Just as with pumpkins, these roasted butternut squash seeds make a tasty treat. Set aside the seeds next time you prepare butternut squash and have yourself a small and nutritious snack. Ingredients 2 Tbl Butternut Squash SeedsScant 1/4 tsp olive oilSalt to taste Method Preheat …
Homemade, Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros I’m not sure when or where I first tried Huevos Rancheros. It certainly isn’t something I grew up eating, but today it’s one of my favorites. This dish is especially satisfying during the colder months–when appetites are extra large. And don’t restrict Huevos Rancheros to breakfast. It’s terrific for lunch or …
Green Salad with Oil and Vinegar Dressing This ultra simple green salad recipe starts with fresh, crisp greens and finishes with a light vinaigrette of olive oil, sherry wine vinegar and Dijon mustard. It was adapted from Green Salad with Oil and Vinegar Dressing on Epicurious.com. Ingredients 2 tsp sherry vinegar 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 …
Parisian Hot Chocolate Recipe My favorite breakfast of all is a super fresh, light and crispy croissant served with a small cup of Parisian Hot Chocolate. Unlike French Hot Chocolate, which is typically made with cream or a combination of cream and milk, Parisian Hot Chocolate is made without cream. The milk is whole, of …
Broiled Bluefish Fillet with Mayonnaise Recipe While bluefish has a reputation for being fishy-tasting and oily, we love it. According to Seafood watch, it’s also a good choice for the environment, and it’s a good source of Omega-3. However, since there are some concerns about mercury and PCB contamination of bluefish, we try to limit …
Broiled Bluefish Fillet with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise Read More »
Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Mustard Seed Recipe Some meals call for a simple rice dish. This jasmine rice pilaf with mustard seed looks lovely and is a step above plain rice. It goes particularly well with roasted broccoli. This recipe was adapted from the recipe on Epicurious.com. Ingredients 2 Tbl shallot, sliced thin 1/2 Tbl …
Roasted Broccoli Recipe We eat a lot of broccoli at our house and this is the simplest and tastiest recipe of all. Blanching the broccoli will help preserve its bright color and crisp texture. Baking brings all the flavors together and adds a bit of caramelization for even more crunch. This Roasted Broccoli recipe is …
What To Do With All Those Green Beans? It’s a challenge every year to find new ways to process the things we grow in the garden. While canning, freezing, and drying are necessary to keep the harvest from ending up as compost, there’s nothing like eating tomatoes and green beans freshly picked. But how many …