Since moving to New Jersey five years ago, I’ve been enjoying some of the best produce I’ve ever had. New Jersey, the Garden State, is specially famous for its corn, tomatoes and blueberries. Lucky for me, I’m partial to all three! Something new I’ve been enjoying this season is corn on the cob grilled without [...]
I’m the first in line for new and innovative cooking and have dined at some pretty eclectic restaurants all over the world, but sometimes, old school-type dishes are what I really crave. Beef Wellington, turkey Tetrazzini, macaroni salad…stuffed tomato? Yes, stuffed tomato is a Summer favorite when tomatoes are ripe, juicy and perfect. Plus, it [...]
It’s nearly Summertime and all of us are looking for simple dishes to make while entertaining friends and family. Here are five dishes to try throughout the Summer that won’t keep you away from the party. Beef Chili for a Crowd: http://bit.ly/96QARr Quick and Easy Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes: http://bit.ly/cQRipt Whole Grilled Chicken for the [...]
1-10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 4 canned artichoke hearts, well drained 5 tbsp. butter ¼ cup minced onions 2 tsp. minced shallots 1 tsp. minced garlic ¼ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. flour 2 cups heavy cream 4 ounces ( 1 cup ) shredded mozzarella 6 ounces ( [...]
2 ripe avocados 1/4 cup diced tomatoes 2 Tbs. diced red onion 1 Tbs. chopped jalapenos 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 Tbs. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1/2 tsp. ground cumin salt and pepper Slice avocados in half and remove the pit and the skin. Mash avocados with [...]
2 Tbs. butter 3 lb. onions, sliced 1/2 tsp. sugar 2 Tbs. flour 4 cups canned beef broth 2 Tbs. white wine 1 1/2 Tbs. brandy 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 4 French bread slices Swiss cheese for melting Mozzarella for melting Melt butter in heavy large pan over medium heat. Add onions, sugar, and [...]
This great soup is adapted from a popular soup I had at Dan Marino’s Town Tavern in Ft Lauderdale. It was published in Taste of Home Magazine! Ingredients: 6 celery ribs, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup butter, cubed 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon [...]
