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»
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»
SUNDAY Pan~Fried Chicken Thighs with Sherry & Mushrooms | Brown Rice | Garlicky Spinach One of the easiest ways I prepare “fried chicken” is using this method. Chicken thighs {bone~in and skin~on} are seared, skin side down, in a very hot skillet for a bit and then finished in the oven. The result is incredibly Continue reading → «Chicken Thighs with Sherry & Mushrooms»
SUNDAY {Super Bowl} I am not going to muddle this simple recipe with a bunch of verbiage. Suffice it to say that this is peasant food at its best. Sausages, vegetables, herbs, a bit of olive oil & some heat for a good hour will deliver a soul satisfying meal. Its range spans from sausages Continue reading → «Roasted Italian Sausages with Tomatoes, Peppers & Onions»
TUESDAY Chickens Roasted in Milk with Lemon, Cinnamon & Sage | Spigariello with Lemon~Garlic Vinaigrette | Roasted Potatoes We like chicken. We eat a lot of chicken. Grilled, pounded, fried, stuffed and skewered…chicken is a virtual blank canvas in the dinner arena. But of all the ways we enjoy this member of the fowl family, roasting Continue reading → «Chicken Roasted in Milk & Spigariello with Lemon~Garlic Vinaigrette»
SUNDAY Cauliflower Soup with Maine Lobster | Chive & Lemon Oil | Charcuterie Board {A Tree~Trimming Dinner} “This may be the shortest recipe we will ever write, but sometimes simplicity is the height of elegance and this soup is a testament to both. Butter, salt, and pepper are all you need to make this Continue reading → «Cauliflower Soup with Maine Lobster & Herb Olive Oil»
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»
SUNDAY Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider Sauce | Skillet Apples with Sage | Roasted Baby Red Potatoes | Steamed Broccoli Rabe As we began our descent into Portland, Oregon on Saturday morning I looked out the plane window to see that we were in the middle of nearly black clouds and the rain Continue reading → «Grilled Pork Loin with Hard Cider Sauce & Skillet Apples with Sage»
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»
SUNDAY Grilled Whole Chickens with Garlic, Lemon & Thyme Butter | Roasted Baby Potatoes | Steamed Haricots Vert “Ask the butcher to spatchcock the chickens for you. He will split them down the middle and flatten them out so that they resemble road-kill. Butchered this way, they can be grilled rather than roasted.” ~ Continue reading → «Grilled Whole Chickens with Garlic, Lemon & Thyme Butter»
