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. […]
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I love filling my basket with bunches of herbs and every green leafy vegetable at the farmer’s market! “A primer for washing fresh greens.” Fill a large bowl with lukewarm water and plunge (each type of greens separately) into it and let stand for five minutes. With […]
Read more →Serves six About 1/4 cup safflower or peanut oil 6 to 8 large cloves garlic, quartered or sliced About 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, cleaned, deveined, tail shells intact, rinsed, drained, and patted dry with paper towels Or […]
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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Makes about 1 pint curd 1 cup sugar 4 large lemons, zest grated and juiced 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter Pinch of salt 6 eggs For the mousse: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 quart of fresh strawberries, washed and patted dry Optional: About 1/3 cup […]
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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 →About two cups 3 cups packed with flat leaf parsley leaves 6 large cloves garlic, peeled and halved 2 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or more, according to taste 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, aged in oak, or more […]
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Serves four – with leftovers 1 flank steak, 1/2 inch thick about 1 to 2 pounds – trimmed (Or skirt steak) For the rub: 4 large cloves garlic, minced About 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, […]
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 […]
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Memorial day weekend formally begins the “summer season” along with officially opening up the deck or back yard for outdoor alfresco cooking-dining. If your tradition warrants hot dogs and hamburgers on the menu, by all means continue it. However, if you are in the mood to either […]
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