Blueberry Cornmeal Snack Cake

I was shooting for something halfway between a blueberry muffin and sweet cornbread. And, I think I’m getting close. This was closer to a sweet cornbread with blueberries added. Those blueberries are dried wild blueberries from Trader Joe’s. (Love them! They’re not really dry. They’re closer to a dehydrated blueberry […]

Chimichurri Sauce

It’s grilling season!

This isn’t a perfect example of the sauce. Ideally, the tender leaves would be ever so slightly chunkier. But, that’s the downside of having a powerful food processor. Pulsing the processor as little as one second too long, that fine mince of tender leaves turns […]

Orange Cynar Soda

Inspired by a cocktail at STG Trattoria, we threw this together with one orange, one bottle of chinotto, and two ounces of Cynar. Super easy, super craveable. If you’re looking for something a little less bitter, substitute the Pellegrino (mildly) bitter orange soda for the chinotto.

This makes […]

Do You Know Your Coffee?

Sure, you can make a pot of coffee. I love a good cup. But, there are so many other choices. Most of them start with a shot or two of espresso.

Espresso

Hot water forced under pressure through finely ground coffee

Cappuccino

April 18th, 2013 | Category: Breakfast, Cocktails & Libations, Coffee, Favorite Ingredients, Recipe, Snacks, Sweets | Leave a comment

Lobster Roll

Step one: Crack claws.

Step 2: Add condiment and spices. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3: Place lobster mixture into a topslit bun that’s been toasted and buttered. (Or, serve over a salad of baby greens for a healthier meal.)

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Black Bean Brownies

There are good things and bad things about these brownies. Let’s start with the good. As far as brownies go, they have a good dose of fiber. They’re very filling. And, they taste “fine”. But… And, this is a big but. Even with a hefty dose of cocoa, there is […]

Braised Red Cabbage

Red cabbage is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. On more than one occasion, I’ve made a meal of them. An extra generous mound of crumbled goat cheese on top easily makes this dish a meal. Or, you could add a grilled chicken breast or a portion of broiled salmon […]

Turkey Soup with Green Chiles

We’re not soup people. We’re more likely to go for a bowl of chili or a hearty stew. But, it’s definitely time to sneak a few more soups into the supper schedule while there’s a chill in the air. Whether those sniffles were caused by a cold, flu or pollen, […]

Parmigiano Reggiano Rinds… Don’t Throw Them Out!

And, if you have to.. you can buy them, too!

Adding a thick chunk of Parmigiano rind makes a great way to add flavor and richness to a variety of Italian soups. My favorites are chicken based broths with bitter greens and white beans. But, a tomato based […]

Avocado, Corn And Tomato Salad

I love avocados. They’re so rich, creamy, and satisfying. Just add at least half of an avocado to any salad and you’ve turned it into a meal. This could work with fruit salads, too. I prefer avocado in my savory salads. But, I’ve been know to sprinkle a little bit […]