ARTICLES For Appetizers
ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Asparagus is the vegetable I most closely associate with spring. Roasting the asparagus in this risotto creates a mellow, comforting dish.
CAPRESE SALAD WITH BASIL-SPINACH PESTO
WITH ONE COMMENT
Caprese salad is one of my go-to recipes when I have no time or inclination to cook. It is fresh, quick and delicious. The secret is to use the best quality ingredients you can find.
THAI-STYLE MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
These easy gluten-free meatballs are packaged in lettuce cups with a Thai-inspired sauce, mangos, cilantro and mint. They can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or reconfigured as a salad.
OTTOLENGHI TURKEY AND ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS
WITH 21 COMMENTS
Ottolenghi's turkey and zucchini meatballs have so much going for them. They are delicious, quick and easy, nutritious, gluten-free, economical, and suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner and in-between. You gotta love these meatballs!
THAI CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP
WITH NO COMMENTS
One of many easy Thai recipes, this chicken coconut soup is seriously fragrant and delicious. Better yet, it takes just a few minutes to make.
GRILLED ARTICHOKES
WITH 7 COMMENTS
The secret to making great grilled artichokes at home is steaming them until they are al dente. The secret to making finger-licking great grilled artichokes is marinating them overnight before you put them on the grill.
LENTIL TABBOULEH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATES
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A fusion dish of French de Puy lentils and Middle Eastern tabbouleh ingredients is a fusion of some of my favorite ingredients. I add fresh pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses for a flavor pop that contrasts with the earthy lentils.
BLUE CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
WITH 3 COMMENTS
My favorite blue cheeses and food and wine pairings.
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, DATES, HONEY AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
WITH NO COMMENTS
Parmigiano reggiano shards drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar and served with medjool dates makes for a simple, but mouth-watering appetizer.
SPANISH CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
My favorite spanish cheeses with food and wine pairings.