There are many versions of Caponata, a dish of chopped eggplant, olives, onions, and other vegetables seasoned with herbs, typically served as an appetizer. You can check out another caponata recipe (more of a sweet and sour version) here. Not only is it a wonderful antipasto with crackers and crudités before dinner, a couple of…
Pulled BBQ Brisket and Potato Salad for Memorial Day
Over Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, most of us will find ourselves getting together with friends and/or family for a picnic, BBQ, or other outing which involves the foods we associate with this time of year. There are hot dogs, sausages and burgers on the grill, barbecued chicken, ribs and brisket…
Salmon and Citrus Rice Bowl
Here is an easy to prepare quick-cooking one bowl meal I found in a Martha Stewart Living magazine some months ago. Aside from the above attributes it is also as tasty as it is healthy. The slightly sweet, ginger-spiked sauce doubles as a marinade and a low-fat dressing. Here’s the recipe… Salmon and Citrus Rice Bowl…
Matzo Brei (Fried Matzo)
This morning we enjoyed Matzo Brei, otherwise known as fried matzo, for breakfast. This is a dish served in many different variations during the week of Passover. However, as it is one of our favorites, I often make it during the year as well . It is basically eggs fried with matzo, but everyone…
Rehearsal Dinner at The Monkeypod Kitchen in Maui!
Our son and his fiancee were “Maui’d” two weeks ago!!! After much thought they had decided on a small wedding in Maui with family and friends. It was the perfect setting for what was truly a “magical” evening. Just a glimpse of the evening below… The site for the ceremony… The reception was held on the…
Lamb and Cucumber Salad Pitas
The April issue of Better Homes and Gardens has an article on fresh dinners you can make fast. Now who wouldn’t like that? The Lamb and Cucmber Salad Pitas above is one of the recipes featured. Since I have discovered the one pound packages of grass-fed ground lamb in my local grocery, I’ve been serving grilled…
Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Fennel
My husband usually grills our pork tenderloin after I have marinated it in a combination of herbs such as rosemary, thyme, sometimes mint, lots of garlic, a drizzle of olive oil, and of course a generous amount of kosher salt and pepper. See the recipe here. However, I was looking for a change and wanted…
Chicken Stir-fry with Veggies and Cashews
Stir-fry is a dinner I rely on whenever I want to make something which doesn’t demand much forethought, time or planning. Provided there is some chicken, beef or pork available (it’s even easier to dice or slice while still partially frozen), I can usually count on some kind of fresh veggies in the fridge or freezer…
How Lucky Am I? I Went to the OSCARS… and the Governors Ball!!!
I only have one post on my blog this past month, but that isn’t because I haven’t been busy. I’ve been very busy preparing for my sister’s visit from the east coast and our trip to LA to attend the 2016 Oscars! Now I know you are thinking how did I get tickets for the Oscars???? Well,…
How Lucky Am I? I Went to the OSCARS… and the Governors Ball!!!
I only have one post on my blog this past month, but that isn’t because I haven’t been busy. I’ve been very busy preparing for my sister’s visit from the east coast and our trip to LA to attend the 2016 Oscars! Now I know you are thinking how did I get tickets for the Oscars???? Well,…