Looking for something to warm you up on a cold day? Since it’s -5* in Chicago, I’m thinking of soup! This minestrone is sure to satisfy.
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Sometimes Eggplant needs a little help, as it’s pretty bland on its own. Tossing roasted eggplant wedges in a zesty Tahini Sauce makes for a super flavorful side dish, appetizer as part of a Mezze Platter, or even a vegetarian main course with Mediterranean Quinoa Salad.
I first came up with this salad when visiting my cousin (surrogate daughter) Lis, her husband James and their new baby daughter Addison in Maine while was providing a helping hand and some home cooking after a few months of sleepless nights. I was looking for a side dish to accompany Chicken with Lemon & …
Calling olive lovers . . . this chicken dish is sure to please! It’s been a staple in my repertoire for ages . . . easy week night dinner or great for as part of a buffet. I’ve even catered for a friend’s work party and it traveled beautifully!
This delicious soup is on most Thai restaurant menus, from the hole in the wall take out places to fancier eat in establishments. However, has anyone actually been to a really fancy Thai restaurant? Honestly, I have probably had more Thai take out over the years as it travels well, is super tasty, reasonably priced …
This flavorful Indian Chickpea Curry is so easy and will jazz up grilled chicken or fish or makes a hearty vegetarian main course when served with rice and Naan bread.
I’ve been cooking all along, but I’m ready to write again after a longer than expected hiatus.
Is there anything more comforting on a cold winter day than soup?? A hearty minestrone, fresh tomato basil, and a good old fashioned chicken soup are all satisfying, but my favorite has always been French Onion. Is it the soup or the crusty melted cheese over a slice of French Bread (or Sourdough) that makes …
Is it me, or have Brussels Sprouts become the “in” vegetable of the moment? Actually, it’s been going on for a good 10 years, but they seem to be on every menu as a side dish, shaved as a salad, or even as an appetizer. If you’re like me, you may have been (or continue …
Back in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, the hottest chef in Boston was Todd English. He initially had two restaurants in Charlestown, where he and his family lived. Figs was the more casual pizza place that my friend Leah and I loved and frequented on our girls nights out. Olives, however, was the flagship …