“No matter what the variety, it is still safe to say that the fresher the corn the better. If you don’t have a corn patch of your own, buy locally grown corn straight from the farmer ~ at a produce stand on the side of the road or at a farmer’s market. At the market, Continue reading → «Summer Skillet Corn & Tomato Salad»
SUNDAY Spiced & Grilled NY Strip Steaks | Parsley~Mint Tabbouleh | Hummus & Toasted Pita Wedges I have never found myself particularly attracted to the cuisine of the Middle East, India, Thailand, Africa or the Mediterranean. Not because of any dislike mind you but rather ignorance. Not having been introduced to those foods growing up, Continue reading → «Spiced & Grilled Steak with Parsley~Mint Tabbouleh»
FRIDAY Grilled NY Strip Steak | Pan Seared Sea Scallops | Creamy, Buttery Cauliflower Pureé | Gremolata This dinner is certainly not standard Friday fare for us. Prime steak…lusciously large sea scallops…those two items alone could land your grocery bill into dangerous, unwanted territory. But, after a long week of traveling in both Shanghai and Continue reading → «Surf & Turf with Creamy, Buttery Cauliflower Puree»
TUESDAY Braised Beef Short Ribs | Mashed Potatoes | Skillet~Roasted Brussels Sprouts “Nothing creates a sense of well~being like a barely simmering braise or stew cooking quietly on the stove or in the oven. The warm aromas wafting in the air are deeply comforting. Dinner is cooking. A simple and economical cut of meat is Continue reading → «Braised Beef Short Ribs»
SUNDAY Lavender Dry~Rubbed Veal Chops | Lavender~White Chocolate Mashed Potatoes | Steamed Broccoli Before we get to the rest of our dinner last night, let’s talk about the Lavender~White Chocolate Mashed Potatoes…did you think I had lost my mind? When I came across this recipe {posted over at the Salted & Styled blog} it Continue reading → «Lavender Dry~Rubbed Veal Chops & Lavender~White Chocolate Mashed Potatoes»
SUNDAY Grilled NY Strip Steaks | Oven~Roasted Potatoes | Broiled Green Beans | “Magic Sauce” I am having a bit of trouble getting my bearings lately. I have just finished putting away the silver and china used for our Thanksgiving dinner and the last traces of turkey soup sit in the refrigerator but the Continue reading → «Steaks on the Grill & Magic Sauce»
WEDNESDAY EPIC Ragù Bolognese A certain magic happens as the beef and aromatic vegetables slowly cook down with wine, tomato paste, and broth ~ Bon Appetit Let’s get one thing clear before we begin…there is nothing quick about making a ragù {at least one worth eating}. It is not the dinner you “whip up” Continue reading → «EPIC Ragu Bolognese»
WEDNESDAY Pot Roast with Parsley~Garlic Sauce | Applesauce I am sitting here at my desk, staring at the blinking cursor on my computer screen, twirling my hair {a nervous habit of mine} and thinking of something witty to say in order to engage you to read on about this absolutely lovely pot roast we Continue reading → «Pot Roast with Parsley~Garlic Sauce»
SUNDAY Short Rib Ragú | Pappardelle Pasta There are just some dishes that taste better over time and this ragú is one of them, which made it a perfect choice for our Sunday dinner this week. I needed to be away from home from dawn until dinner on Sunday, picking Maddie up from a Continue reading → «Short Rib Ragu»
FRIDAY Balsamic Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches | Arugula Salad with Garlic~Lemon Vinaigrette | Kettle Chips “It’s 4:58 on Friday afternoon. Do you know where your margarita is?” ― Amy Neftzger Friday…we made it! Finland, beach, horse show, football practices, riding lessons~everything accomplished and now we begin to slowly put the week away. Michael arrived home Continue reading → «Balsamic Roast Beef French Dip Sandwich, Arugula Salad & Chips»
