New England Style Lobster Rolls | Drawn Butter & Lemon Aioli | Seasoned Sweet Cucumbers | Potato Chips “I’m from Manchester~by~the~Sea, Massachusetts, so it was lobster, lobster and more lobster!” ~ Sprague Grayden, Actress Several years ago, while not quite newlyweds {and shortly before the children began to arrive} Michael and I bought our first Continue reading → «Summer Lobster Rolls»
SUNDAY Tuscan~Style Veal Chops | Spring Greens with Oregano Vinaigrette | Roasted Baby Fingerling Potatoes “Happy is the herb gardener through all the seasons and the years. His is a life enriched with rare fragrances to be enjoyed at dawn and dusk and in the heat of noon. It is an esthetic experience to watch Continue reading → «Tuscan~Style Veal Chops & Spring Greens with Oregano Vinaigrette»
TUESDAY Pan~Seared Sea Scallops | Lemon Risotto | Buttery Pan~Seared Artichokes
Grilled Salmon with a Vodka~Infused Citrus Glaze | Miso Roasted Asparagus | Brown Rice We don’t eat enough fish. It’s a fact, both here in my own home as well as in the broader realm of the general American diet. Despite the well-known health benefits, cited here and here, of a diet which includes foods Continue reading → «Salmon Grilled with a Vodka~Infused Citrus Glaze & Miso Roasted Asparagus»
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»
THURSDAY Honey, Garlic & Lemon Baked Chicken Wings | Radicchio Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette Yes, I know…another chicken wing recipe. But, are there, really, ever too many chicken wings recipes? Obviously, I don’t believe so. These little pieces of poultry perfection {tender meat, skin that crisps when cooked, a diminutive size that makes eating with Continue reading → «Baked Chicken Wings & Radicchio Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette»
MONDAY Prosciutto~Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Anchovy Butter | Charred Green Beans & Scallions I should know by now, after thirteen years into this horse “habit”, that things rarely go according to plan. Yet, when plans go awry {like they did this weekend}, I am still surprised. I won’t bore you with all of the horrific Continue reading → «Prosciutto~Wrapped Chicken with Charred Green Beans & Scallions»
“…the inherent passion and energy that Jerusalemites have in abundance results in some fantastic food and culinary creativity…There is something about the heated, highly animated spirit of the city’s residents that creates unparalleled delicious food. It also has a very obvious effect on the flavors, which are strong and bold, with lots of sour and Continue reading → «Baby Spinach Salad with Dates & Almonds»
MONDAY Chicken Salad with Arugula, Marcona Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds & Oranges When I serve a salad as the main course for dinner to my clan it has to be substantial. And by “substantial” I don’t necessarily mean in size {although my football/baseball playing high school son eats his weight around here} but rather in flavor…it Continue reading → «Chicken Salad with Almonds & Oranges»
TUESDAY Classic Char Siu Pork | Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad with Grapefruit This was Tuesday evening’s dinner and I am just getting to this post today…Friday! Not like me, I know, but some weeks just head off in a direction far different then the one we had planned. On Monday, Michael found out he needed Continue reading → «Classic Char Siu Pork & Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad with Grapefruit»
