Orecchiette con Ceci

This is one of those dishes that really needs to be served immediately.

Don’t you hate over-wilted greens?

Orecchiette Con Ceci makes 1 giant bowl

1 lb orecchiette (or conchiglie or cavatappi), cooked al dente 1/2 – 1 lb pancetta (cubed) 1 small onion, finely diced […]

Quickie Whole Wheat Focaccia

This is not the proper way to make focaccia. But, guess what?

It’s still divine.

You’ll want to try this one. You won’t be sorry.

Quickie Whole Wheat Focaccia makes 1 9×13 inch rectangle

2 teaspoons yeast 1 1/2 […]

Shrimp Boil

Shrimp Boil serves 2 very hungry people

2 bottles amber ale 4 cups chicken stock 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 4-5 black peppercorns (or, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground) 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Bring it all to a boil. Then, add:

Succotash

Topped with a grilled chicken breast, this makes one hearty and tasty meal. Or, for a vegetarian meal, serve with grilled bread and shavings of ricotta salata.

Succotash makes 1 big pot

1 onion, diced olive oil 1/4 lb bacon, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 […]

Roasted Peppers

Roasted Peppers with Fried Eggs on Bolillo

Start with a giant bag of assorted peppers from the Buford Highway Farmers Market ($2.99)

Bake…

Then, crank up the heat.

Roasted Peppers

10-12 […]

Semolina Cornbread

This is not quite polenta cake… but, it’s pretty close. Sweet, cake-y and dense, top a wedge of it with a little pat of butter and serve it warm with a strong mug of coffee for a small breakfast or snack.

This is our new favorite sweet snack.

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Mariscada — Brazilian Seafood Stew

Brazilian Seafood Stew

Onions Sautéed In Palm Oil

Add Seafood At The End

Mariscada (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

2 onions, roughly diced 1-2 Tablespoons palm oil 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced […]

Spicy Shrimp

What do you do when you’re in the mood for New Orleans style BBQ shrimp, but, you don’t want all of that butter and it’s a busy weekday? Simple… cut back on the butter and simplify. This super simple version of the classic dish makes a great weekday lunch or dinner.

Lentil Hummus

Is it possible to make hummus look appetizing?

I don’t think so.

Next time, I’ll be more careful with the moisture content. Here, very little liquid was used and the hummus was still a bit too loose.

Lentil Hummus Makes one […]

Lentil Chili

The richness of lentils contribute beautifully to this hearty chili.

Lentil Chili makes 1 giant pot

1 lb French green lentils, washed olive oil, as needed 2 onions, diced 2 carrots, minced 3 stalks of celery, minced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 green pepper, diced 1 […]