ARTICLES For Memorial Day
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.
JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
WITH 4 COMMENTS
These extraordinary chocolate chip cookies are in a class by themselves. My daughter says they shouldn't even be called cookies they are so good. Adapted from Jacques Torres recipe.
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.
POLENTA AND VEGGIE BITES WITH HONEYED CHEESE
WITH ONE COMMENT
These make-ahead polenta appetizers are delicious and healthy. Grilled polenta is smeared with honeyed cheese and topped with slow cooked tomatoes, caramelized onions and melted peppers.