This is a tasty weekend menu and ideal for date night. I usually use Barilla Gold pasta if I can find it, or I make my own (see my basic pasta recipe). For dessert, it only makes sense to have Tiramisu. You can find that recipe on the blog, as …
Read More »Torta with pasta and a rich Bolognese sauce and Gateau de Crepes for dessert
This torta not only looks pretty when served but it’s easy to make. You have to factor in a couple of hours for it to set in the refrigerator though, so assemble it the night before or a couple of hours before baking.
Read More »Roasted chicken with forty cloves of garlic and baguette croutons (Yes, forty cloves.)
Yesterday was National Garlic Day, so I decided to make a dish in homage to the occasion. This recipe is very versatile. You’ll see why when you read below. The chicken was flavorful and very moist. It made me wonder why we don’t make these simple dishes more often. …
Read More »The easy, no-stress weeknight dinner
No one needs more stress during the week. This is a quick dinner you can throw together and it basically cooks itself. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare.
Read More »Cantaloupe soup with a kick, cucumber salad, pistachio-crusted salmon, cauliflower puree and a lemon strawberry tart
This is a little summer menu that looks complicated but it really isn’t. If you choose to make the tart, that will take a little more time. However, for a little weeknight or quick menu, you can leave that out and have a meal on the table within 30 minutes.
Read More »One take on the classic arroz con pollo – Here are the recipes
Arroz con pollo in this area is a regional, classic dish and I truly love it. This is another take on this area staple, with Japonica rice (a black and mahogany rice) with saffron infused white beans and grilled chicken. It has very few ingredients, and other than the time …
Read More »Plantain-stuffed pork tenderloin, traditional black beans and rice and lime-yucca mash
This is a pork dish I developed a year or two ago for a potential restaurant menu. The plantain really sweetens and softens while it cooks, lending a complimentary flavor to the pork. Yes, I use Jasmine rice. I hate clumpy, gummy rice and I get the best results with …
Read More »Grits and a fried egg – The perfect breakfast
Grits are not just for breakfast anymore, but I still love them in the morning. Here’s a great recipe for grits that’s not your typical grits for breakfast.
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