Need some inspiration for a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day (or any old day)? Here are four, simple-to-make dishes along with wine pairings that are sure to show your loved one(s) how much you care. Savory Cheese Tartlets with Blackberries paired with La Marca Di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco ($12) Cream of Asparagus and Vermont Sharp [...]
This comforting soup is perfect on a cold day and it is super simple to make. Ingredients: 3 one-pound bundles of fresh asparagus, chopped into 1 inch pieces 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 medium Spanish onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice 1/2 tsp. each dried thyme, ground nutmeg, salt and pepper [...]
Today’s a rainy, gloomy day where I live and weather like this always causes me to crave a warm, hearty soup. While at the grocery store, I found beautiful center cut beef shanks that screamed to be used to make beef mushroom barley soup. Here’s the simple recipe for this comforting dish. Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. [...]
Don’t want to spend time making your own chicken stock? This is a simple and fast way to make a hearty chicken soup using supermarket shortcuts. Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped into small dice 4 celery ribs, chopped into small dice 3 carrots, chopped into small dice 8-ounce package of fresh, [...]
The ones of you who know my typical cooking style might be surprised to see a vegetarian recipe on my blog, but this dish is hearty, rich and perfect on a cold winter day – or anytime you’re craving a delicious comforting soup. Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup diced heart of celery 2 [...]
Soup is a favorite at my house and I try to make it most weekends. Thought I’d share some of the soups I’ve made recently that have earned me some rave reviews. 5 Simple Soups to Try this Winter: Butternut Squash & White Asparagus Bisque Cremini Mushroom Velouté Soup Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque Tom Ka Gai [...]
Some of you have already seen the photos I posted on my Facebook page of the 10-course tasting meal I served last week, but I wanted to take an opportunity to recap the evening. During Thanksgiving week, I was fortunate enough to have dear friends in from out of town for a few days. We [...]
This bisque is the perfect dish to serve on a cold Fall or Winter day and it’s meat-free! Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil (no need for expensive extra virgin) 1/2 medium Spanish onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice 1 butternut squash, peeled then chopped into 1/2 inch dice 1 pound of fresh white asparagus, chopped [...]
Simple to prepare and tastes like a million bucks – this soup has it all. Perfect first course on a cold winter night or when hosting guests who are vegetarians. Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped 3 celery ribs, finely chopped 3 leeks, white and light green parts chopped 1 [...]
This soup is super simple to make and looks like it took all day to prepare. Dress the soup with a light drizzle of heavy cream for an elegant touch. Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped 3 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp dried thyme [...]
