Both dramatic and gorgeous a terrine isn’t just visually arresting; it’s also absolutely delicious in every way— and such a sophisticated change of pace from a simple salad or steamed side. A vegetable terrine, chock full of farm fresh veggies, is really something else. It’s cultured. It’s elaborate. And, oh, yes Brian, it is French. A terrine (French…
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Lemon and rosemary are an obvious match made in heaven. Add some fresh basil to the pot, and with a bit of well seasoned beef, you’re drooling. Several years ago, on a special evening, but also on the fly, I fried up some lemon rosemary sliders for a certain someone. They were truly amazing. The…
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Who doesn’t adore a super fresh salsa – salsa fresca. And one with BOTH fruits and veggies? You’re crazy not to feel your mouth water just at the thought on a hot summer day. Mmmm… Slathered across a crispy tortilla chip (maybe) Piled a top a crunchy plate of romaine (now that’s more like it)…
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Lemons are oh, so refreshing this time of year. And, when coupled with the tangy brilliance of a tahini vinaigrette of sorts, a masterpiece is possible. Add to the lemon and tahini a succulent and moist oven roasted chicken breast, along with the bright green goodness of fresh baby spinach, and you’ve got yourself a…
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Someone has been craving shrimp ~ shrimp kabobs on the grill, in fact. …and fresh rosemary… Shrimp can be incredibly delicious. Grilled shrimp kabobs ARE incredibly delicious. Especially when the little creatures are infused with fresh and smoky sprigs of rosemary and drizzled with the slippery tang of melted lemon butter. Your mouth waters and…
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Lemons are truly awesome. Lemons can do anything. Lemons are magic. Well, maybe not really… …but lemons do add a bit of zip, zing, and character to just about anything and everything ~ that seems somewhat magical to me. What about preserved lemons? Have you tried them yet? How do you use them? ~ in just…
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I know it sounds crazy, right? Butter. Chicken. Radishes. All together. Yes! The sweet, salty, and slippery deliciousness of the most amazing butter on earth, Kerrygold, of course, coupled with the brilliant spicy bite of bright red and purple Easter egg radishes is truly amazing. And, when slathered and stack atop a flattened chicken breast,…
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Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a very hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. Jerk seasoning is traditionally applied to pork and chicken. Modern recipes also apply jerk spice mixes to fish, shrimp, shellfish, beef, sausage, lamb, vegetables, and tofu. Jerk seasoning principally relies upon two items: allspice (called “pimento” in Jamaica) and Scotch bonnet peppers. Other ingredients may include cloves, cinnamon, scallions, nutmeg, thyme, garlic, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Doesn’t it just all sound…
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I originally created this recipe for Basil Ginger Meatballs nearly two years ago. While we often eat the same things over and over again ~ night after night of the “kitchen sink” staple (I know it doesn’t seem that way – the interwebs are all a silly illusion), it really was time to re-create this…
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Homemade Pasta… yes, handmade, homemade, and happiness made… The days in the kitchen spent with friends, creating and crafting the most gorgeous and delectable food things on earth are truly what make my heart sing. Great fun, friends, and fantastic food. I am in heaven. It’s beautiful. It’s homemade. It’s delicious. It’s easy. It’s gluten-free….
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