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 [...]
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 [...]
Mushroom Filling: 1 tbs. oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 ½ cups mushrooms ½ cup portobello mushrooms 1 tsp. thyme 3 ounces cream cheese, softened Phyllo Crust: 2 phyllo sheets, thawed and cut in half crosswise ¼ cup butter, melted ½ cup fresh bread crumbs Filling: Heat oil in a medium skillet [...]
1 pound ground veal 1 pound ground pork (on the lean side) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 egg 1 tablespoon each, salt and pepper 2 tablespoons flour Water 1-2 cups 4 ounces butter or margarine Combine the veal and pork in a large bowl. Add the chopped onions. Make a well in the meat, [...]
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 cups cooked fresh lobster meat, cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 shallot, minced 3 tbs. flour 2 tbs. dry sherry 2 tbs. dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth 2/3 cup Parmesan 2 tbs. minced parsley 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. Dijon mustard salt & pepper to taste 2 [...]
