Kevin’s Red Bell Pepper Soup
I created this soup for my not-yet-published cookbook. It's a healthful puree of ripe, Vitamin C-rich bell peppers, plus zingy garlic, fragrant thyme, and creamy russet potatoes. And Lawd A-Mighty --...
View ArticleBaked Salmon with Honey-Mustard and Almonds
Take a simple salmon fillet, cloak it with honey mustard, crown it with sliced almonds, and what will you have? Pure deliciousness, baby. Honestly, I found this dish was so easy to prepare and so...
View ArticleFrench Garlic Soup
I'm obsessed with this French peasant soup. It contains a lot of garlic, but it doesn't taste "garlicky." It's deliciously mild, herbal, and clove-y. Need a comforting brew for a cold autumn evening?...
View ArticleQuinoa Stuffing with Leeks, Sage, and Sun Dried Tomatoes (GF)
I love wheat. I love meat. I love sugary French desserts. But I also love quinoa! It's a "super seed" with a delightful crunch and a neutral taste. Toss it with sauteed leeks, fresh sage, and sun-dried...
View ArticleEggs in Sweet Potato Nests
What's so great about these eggs in sweet potato nests? Everything! They're glamorous. They're low-carb. They're knock-your-socks-off delicious. Serve them for a simple supper, as I did last Saturday,...
View ArticleCaramel-Chocolate Mousse (GF)
Yes, I know that Christmas is around the corner. But here in New York's Hudson Valley, we're enjoying April-like weather. To celebrate, I made a batch of Caramel-Chocolate Mousse, and devoured it on...
View ArticleEgg-Crêpe Manicotti (GF)
Make a dozen egg-crêpes, fill them with cheese, herbs, and garlic, top them with fragrant tomato sauce, and what will you have? An exquisite main course that you can serve for dinner tonight. When I...
View ArticleFast Food My Way: Chicken with Herbes de Provence
Who needs the drive-thru when real fast food can be made right at home? Fast to cook and inexpensive to buy are skin-on, bone-in chicken pieces. Saute them in butter and herbs, and in less than 30...
View ArticleSimple Supper: Sausage, Cabbage, and Sweet Potato
It seems that Frederic Chopin and your humble food blogger have something in common. We have each composed a Fantaisie-Impromptu! Frederic's version is played on the piano, while mine is achieved in...
View ArticleThyme and Wine Beef Stew (GF)
When a snowstorm is raging, and temperatures have plunged into the single digits, my advice is to make a French beef stew. As it simmers quietly, the stew will fill your kitchen (and probably your...
View ArticleTurkey-Carrot-Bacon Loaf (GF)
Would you believe this red meat freak doesn't like ground beef? 'Tis true. For lemony polpettine and other scrumptious meatballs, I prefer ground, organic chicken. And for meatloaves, I favor organic,...
View ArticleOrganic Cinnamon-Maple Granola
Confession: I'm a granola freak. I make a big batch most Sunday evenings, and then munch my way through it all week long. My latest version is kissed with cinnamon and sweetened with pure maple syrup....
View ArticleEggs in Bacon Baskets (GF)
I'm not a fan of most diet plans. To keep my weight in check, I simply rotate high-carb days with low- (or no-) carb days. For example, I'll eat an enormous plate of Rigatoni alla Salsiccia e Panna on...
View ArticlePea and Pinot Grigio Soup
I made this exotic-sounding soup for supper last Sunday, and it was love at first sip. To my surprise, Pinot Grigio -- the soup's secret ingredient -- brings out the earthy, "green" taste of common...
View ArticleButtermilk Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten-free!)
I've had a busy morning! First, I deep-cleaned my bedroom. Then I hoovered (that's Brit-speak for "vacuumed") the entrance hall. And finally, because I craved something delicious and exotic to eat, I...
View ArticleHomemade Butter!
If you've never tasted homemade butter, please take note: It's delicious! It's also fresher and creamier than store-bought butter. It's easy to make, too. Just pour some heavy cream into your food...
View ArticleTofu-Topped Piperade
Some day you'll thank me for this recipe. It's sauteed bell peppers and onions (or what the French call "Piperade"), plus a crispy topping of sesame seed-coated tofu. For such a humble dish, I think...
View ArticleEasy Elegance: Poached Salmon and Veggies
When I made this for dinner last Saturday, the Silver Fox proclaimed it "heaven on a plate." It's a swoon-worthy symphony of salmon fillets and veggies, all poached together in a lemon-kissed broth,...
View ArticleAsparagus Soup with Crème Fraîche and Lemon
Believe it or not, I hated asparagus when I was a kid. Silly me! Now older and wiser, I love the green spears however they are served: steamed, blanched, grilled, or turned into a screamingly-delicious...
View ArticleHoney-Tamari Salmon on Quinoa (GF)
I made this sumptuous salmon for dinner the other night, and it was love at first bite. Cloaked in honey and tamari sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chives, and served on a bed of quinoa,...
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