Sweet Corn & Lobster Risotto | Tomato & Arugula Salad Last Sunday I told you about this wonderful, savory corn risotto we had recently enjoyed and shared my big plans for adding some out~of~the~ordinary lobster mushrooms that I had picked up at the SF Farmer’s Market {check them out here} to that same risotto this Continue reading → «Sweet Corn & Lobster Risotto»
MONDAY Mushroom, Asparagus & Goat Cheese Spring {Crustless} Quiche | Farmer’s Mix Kale Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette “Eating what stands on one leg {mushrooms and plant foods} is better than eating what stands on two legs {fowl}, which is better than eating what stands on four legs {cows, pigs, and other mammals}.” Chinese Proverb via Continue reading → «Mushroom, Asparagus & Goat Cheese Spring {Crustless} Quiche»
THURSDAY As I mentioned yesterday, I have fallen a bit behind this week. One thing leads to another and here I sit on Saturday morning chatting with you about our dinner on Thursday night. I know I could have let this one slide…you probably would never have noticed the missing post…but this salad deserves its Continue reading → «Cobb Salad & Dry Poaching Chicken Breasts»
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»
MONDAY Chicken Salad Sandwiches | Garlic~Thyme “Mayonnaise” | Cranberry~Orange Coolers | Truffle~Parmesan Popcorn Sunday dinners are different. More often than not, the table is set in the dining room, flowers and candles dress the tabletop, dinner starts a bit earlier and we linger around the table a little longer, savoring a meal as well Continue reading → «Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Homemade Soda & Popcorn»
TUESDAY Classic Mac & Cheese | Spinach Salad with Green Apples What are comfort foods? They are foods that soothe the psyche by reminding us of comforting childhood memories. For most of us, these foods are far from gourmet and generally epitomize home cooking. They invoke feelings of nostalgia, safety, and security. ~ Peggy Continue reading → «Classic Mac & Cheese»
THURSDAY Oven-Fried Chicken | Butter Lettuce with Cherry Tomatoes, Corn & Buttermilk Vinaigrette After beginning our week with rain and unseasonably cool temperatures the Bay area is enjoying the return of summer. The near-term weather forecast includes a high heat advisory for tomorrow into Sunday…after this evening’s dinner, I believe my oven will be Continue reading → «Oven-Fried Chicken and Butter Lettuce with Cherry Tomatoes, Corn & Buttermilk Vinaigrette»
TUESDAY Pasta with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette | Roasted Zucchini with Garlic Breadcrumbs As I sit at my desk in front of my computer, trying to write this post, my attention is drawn outside beyond my living room windows to the Bay waters below. Sunshine has returned to our corner of the world and the Continue reading → «Pasta with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette & Roasted Zucchini»
SUNDAY Slow-Roasted Boneless Pork Shoulder with Herbs & Lemon | Butter-Braised Spring Onions with lots of Chives | Creamy Mashed Potatoes What a glorious weekend! The weather here in Northern California was just about as perfect as you could have imagined. Cool mornings & evenings but sandwiched in-between was spectacular sunshine & balmy temperatures. We Continue reading → «Slow-Roasted Pork with Herbs, Butter-Braised Spring Onions & Creamy Mashed Potatoes»
FRIDAY Saffron Chicken & Herb Salad | Artisan Bread with Butter & Chives I put this dinner on the menu over a week ago…in the midst of my new-found love affair with Jerusalem, A Cookbook {by Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi, 2012}. Simple, straightforward & healthy, it appealed to me on all of these levels. Continue reading → «Saffron Chicken & Herb Salad»
