The life of the party begins in the cookery
The weekend found me spending a good stretch of it around the cookery – but the blessing was the great company. Food comes to life in new ways when we share it with friends and family. Don’t be shy! You know who you are. I’ll be posting my “Road to Beijing Chicken” recipe on Cookery Content later this week. Until […]
Tabouleh Wraps
The tabouleh was easy to handle and tasted great in a lettuce wrap. My children love this as finger food, too. Here’s the recipe: 1 cup bulghur wheat (I like Alma extra fancy cracked wheat) 2 1/4 cups cold water 1 1/2 cups chopped parsley 4 chopped green onions 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup extra […]
Fire up the eggplant
Fire up the eggplant and feast on this Middle Eastern stew. A food loving gentleman introduced me to this modest dish and although it’s fantastic as is, he also recommends adding a little cubed lamb or beef to embellish for a special meal. I’ve made it with all of the variations. Excellent! Hazi’s Stew 6 […]
Just right hot – Santiago Shrimp Salsa
What’s on tonight’s menu? This starter guarantees to warm up everyone around your table. Try this! One pound cleaned shrimp Extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Four cloves fresh garlic 1 large sweet red pepper 1 tablespoon fresh flat parsley, chopped Salt and pepper ½ teaspoon Kosher salt Three small or two large plantains […]
Cilantro Secret
Speaking of cilantro, I’d like to share a little secret. One of my neighbors, who makes her way around a tri-state area, takes my wish list to Trader Joe’s when she’s in TJ’s neighborhood. Lisa, from farm or grocer to front door, I appreciate your generosity! So what has Lisa slipped into my Trader Joe’s […]
Tortellini Salad
Serve this! Add bread at your table and you’re feeding the masses. Tortellini Salad Two large packages (16 oz each) uncooked tortellini ( Have you tried Portobello Mushroom tortellini? Give it a go.) Prepare tortellini per package directions along with one teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Dressing: 1 cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine […]