Serves four 1/2 pound shelled fresh lima beans Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or more Pinch red pepper flakes Pinch or two of fresh thyme leaves To prepare: In a large saucepan over high heat, add water and salt […]
Read more →Brown bag lunches are not just for school kids. Health conscious adults prefer to bring their lunch to work or with them on a trip. A couple of sandwich tips; spread a very thin layer of unsalted butter on the bread to keep it from getting soggy […]
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Serves Four 2 medium bright yellow summer squash, scrubbed, trimmed and halved 2 medium zucchini. scrubbed, trimmed and halved 4 or 5 patty pan squash, scrubbed, trimmed, and halved 4 or 5 purple Japanese egg plant, washed and trimmed 4 or 5 white Japanese egg plant, washed […]
Read more →The arugula, sunflower seeds and date salad with crabmeat works well for a lunch or first course. This simple preparation for fluke allows the fish to be the star attraction for dinner. Grilling farm fresh vegetables first, then finishing them off in the oven is a good […]
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Serves six to eight 2, 1 pound boxes of Fusille pasta (preferably DeCeccio brand) About 2 cups pesto sauce (made with basil, garlic, parmesan cheese and pine nuts) 1/2 cup of torn kale leaves 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley leaves 1/2 bunch watercress leaves 2 bunches scallions, […]
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August 2014 summer entertaining…. Buffet dinner parties make summer entertaining very easy. The filet of beef and rice salad recipes are perfect together for the main course; add in a grilled fish, green salad and a platter of cheeses with artisan breads to round out the menu. […]
Read more →Now that the “Season” is in full swing, lunches on the porch, patio, deck around the pool is a wonderful relaxed way to entertain your friends. These two seafood salads are real crowd pleasers as a main course for lunch. Or make small portions for a first […]
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Serves four 4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and spun dry, stems removed 2 cups baby arugula leaves, washed and spun dry, stems removed 1 small bunch scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh spearmint leaves, stems discarded 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and patted dry, […]
Read more →Serves eight to ten 3 to 4 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed About 1/4 cup white wine or Vermouth 8 medium shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or more to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste […]
Read more →Yield 24 mini rolls 1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon grated yellow onion 1 tablespoon dill seeds 1/4 warm water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup lukewarm small curd cottage cheese 1 […]
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