ARTICLES For 4th of July
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.
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.
CHOCOLATE CHIP, CORNFLAKE & MARSHMALLOW COOKIES
WITH NO COMMENTS
Christina Tosi's cornflake, chocolate chip and marshmallow cookies are nothing short of amazing.
SPANISH CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
My favorite spanish cheeses with food and wine pairings.
CAVE-AGED CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS
WITH NO COMMENTS
Cave-aged cheese platter with pairings.
TRIPLE-CREAM CHEESE PLATTERS AND PAIRINGS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Triple-cream cheese platter with food and wine pairings.
CHICKEN, CHILE AND TOMATILLO SOUP
WITH 4 COMMENTS
A smokey chicken soup, full of roasted peppers, chiles and tomatillos is perfect for a cold winter's night.
TOMATO, BASIL AND FETA BRUSCHETTA
WITH NO COMMENTS
Bruschetta is one of those perfect foods. It is healthy, quick, versatile and inexpensive to make. It can be eaten as an appetizer or as an entire meal. It makes a great Meatless Monday meal to reduce your carbon footprint. I can't think of anything but good things when it comes to bruschetta.
SASHIMI TATAKI – SAM CHOY STYLE
WITH NO COMMENTS
A dressed-up sashimi tataki platter is perfect for celebrating New Year's, or if you are a sashimi lover, perfect for anytime of the year. A light searing and a cucumber vinaigrette elevate this sashimi platter to something really special.