Seared Sea Scallops with Fig-Balsamic Glaze
Scallops are simply wonderful for a quick meal – they only take a few minutes to cook and there are many simple ways to serve them. I love them seared … Continue reading
Eggs Caprese
Recipe from Fab Housewife Eggs with basil, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes….I’m in! This classic recipe, from Fab Housewife, was perfect for our vacation. It met all my qualifications – which … Continue reading
Spanish-Style Portobello Mushrooms and Peppers
Modified from Whole Foods Recipes, via iphone app Wow, we were blown away by how wonderful these peppers and portobello mushrooms were! Roasted mushrooms and peppers are one of our … Continue reading
Oven Barbequed Chicken
…and a product review for Bone Suckin’ Sauce! I love bbq chicken on the grill – especially the bits of crispy skin with sauce, blackened with caramelized sugar from the … Continue reading
Roasted Delicata Squash “Fries”
I was negligent in not posting this simple, simple recipe for delicious delicata squash on our blog. The readers of our facebook page know that this is one of our … Continue reading
Baked Flounder with Lemon-Pepper Seasoning
I grew up eating a lot of flounder – – fried. Served with fried shrimp and fried hushpuppies. (If you don’t know hushpuppies, you surely haven’t eaten at a fish … Continue reading
Oh baby, it’s a sandwich!
A sandwich! Two slices of bread, with practically anything in the middle. The filling could be as elaborate as layers upon layers of sliced meats and roasted vegetables, smeared with … Continue reading
Red Curry Poached Cod
Sometimes dinner is born from what’s on special at the market – and often those dishes turn out to be the most interesting because they are unplanned and must be … Continue reading
Product Review: Bilinski’s All Natural Chicken Sausages
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, these sausages could be just what you need! I found these at Whole Food and picked them up to have … Continue reading
Seared Tuna with Mixed Greens and Lemon-Tahini dressing
A week or so ago, I was rushed for time at lunch, so I picked up a little tray of seared tuna from the sushi station at Whole Foods and … Continue reading
Seared Scallops with Apple Cider-Balsamic Glaze
With this heat wave, I needed something relatively light for dinner – so off I went to the seafood counter. It just seems cooler over there, with the long display … Continue reading
Veal Saltimbocca
We are huge fans of used-book and thrift stores, and James has an eagle-eye for spotting treasures of any sort. A few weeks ago he brought a unique book home … Continue reading
Roasted Coconut Cashew Nuts
Adapted from Thai The Essence of Asian Cooking, Judy Bastyra with recipes by Becky Johnson. In anticipation of our flight to Albuquerque this weekend, I have been looking for some … Continue reading
Salmon with Pesto Crust
According to Marcella Hazan, noted author of many books on classic Italian cuisine, pesto is the sauce invented by the Genoese as a vehicle for the fragrance of basil, and … Continue reading
