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 [...]
Like to entertain but not a master in the kitchen (or at the grill)? I have a fantastic grilling idea for you that will take about 5 minutes to prep, cooks virtually unattended on the grill and is sure to impress your guests. Ingredients: 4 pound whole chicken 12 ounce bottle of ginger salad dressing [...]
Last weekend, I was looking for a dish to add to my collection of tasting menu dishes that everyone would love. Yes, this dish is rich, decadent and pretty over-the-top, but if served as a degustation portion, it’ll be satisfying while not being over-indulgent. Poached Lobster Ingredients: 2 – 8 ounce lobster tails, uncooked, shell [...]
Bucatini, a thick spaghetti with a hole in its center much like macaroni, is the perfect pasta to hold up to the rich veal meatballs in tomato sauce. Ingredients: 1 pound dry bucatini (I used DaVinci brand) Oven-baked veal meatballs in tomato sauce 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. [...]
Craving pasta and meatballs? Using ground veal instead of the typical beef offers a version that’s moist and delicious. Ingredients: 4 slices of fresh white bread, crusts removed 1/2 cup whole milk 1 1/2 pounds ground veal 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 tsp each [...]
Both my mother and my sister make delicious versions of beef stroganoff and I often use their recipes, but this one is a bit luxurious with the use of beef tenderloin and bourbon. I typically make this recipe when I buy a whole tenderloin as I use the end pieces and uneven bits I get [...]
This sandwich is a favorite of my guy, so I’ve named it after him. Don’t have a Panini press? Don’t fret, use my technique. Ingredients: 2 tbs vegetable oil 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut horizontally into 4 thin slices 1 tbs blackened seasoning (I use Cajun Classics Blackened Seasonings by Spice World) 1 medium [...]
Bon Appetit recipe from the February 2010 issue: http://bit.ly/atNkKQ INGREDIENTS 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups boiling water 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (I used a 10-ounce package) 2 garlic cloves, minced (I used 3 cloves) Coarse kosher salt 2 1/2 cups dry white wine, divided (I [...]
Bon Appetit recipe from the February 2010 issue: http://bit.ly/9Om4pL INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed 1 cup (or more) all purpose flour 1 large egg yolk, beaten to blend 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon olive oil SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Potato ricer or food mill PREPARATION Preheat oven [...]
This is the 2nd installment in the “There’s Nothing to Eat in this House” series (see part 1 here: http://bit.ly/dbucAf). As typical for me, Friday is the day before my weekly trip to the grocery store, so the fresh food on hand is limited. Here’s a quick and VERY tasty dish I whipped up using [...]
