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- Mushroom Minute Steak Recipe - Recipe for Mushroom Minute Steaks…Created: 2009-11-06 @ 15:42:51 EST
I've been making this recipe for Mushroom Minute Steaks for at least 35 years. It only takes about 25 minutes from prep to eating - which is just enough time to zap some frozen peas or corn or to t… - Pasta Bolognese Recipe - Recipe for Pasta Bolognese…Created: 2009-11-06 @ 15:04:23 EST
Bolognese is the original meat sauce from which our American beef pasta sauces are derived. But comparing the real thing with what most of us are familiar with is like comparing a Mercedes to a Sat… - Mushroom Soup Recipe - Recipe for Mushroom Soup…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 19:41:29 EST
I suppose you could call this Cream of Mushroom Soup, after all it includes both cream and mushrooms. But the order is wrong it is more a Mushroom Soup with cream. Super savory but light, musky and… - Carrot-Potato Casserole Recipe - Recipe for Carrot-Potato Casserole…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 16:46:45 EST
I first ran across this recipe for a carrot and potato casserole or gratin about 20 years ago in an issue of either Gourmet or Bon Appetit. The combination of sweet carrots, starchy potatoes, fresh… - Thanksgiving Recipes for Two - Recipes for Thanksgiving for Two…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 17:54:24 EST
My 2008 Thanksgiving Menu for Two was a fairly traditional turkey dinner for two. But I almost never fix turkey for Thanksgiving, it's just too much food - even scaled down as I did it. As far as I… - Technique Pan Sauces - Making Pan SaucesCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 11:01:55 EST
There is nothing so deserving of the term "kitchen magic" as a pan sauce. These sauces can turn a ho-hum meal into something exceptional - making a dish that's bland, dry, and boring … - Martini Sauce - Martini Sauce Recipe VideoCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 12:13:52 EDT
Shake things up in the kitchen with this classic cocktail turned sauce. See how to make martini sauce over chicken… - Spanish Omelet Recipe - Recipe for Spanish Omelet…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 11:55:43 EDT
According to my Spanish friends it should contain nothing but potatoes, eggs, and seasoning. these omelets are often featured in tapas bars and served at room temperature. Serves 2… - Stuffed Mushroom Recipe - Recipe for Stuffed Mushrooms with Pancetta…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 11:52:48 EDT
Stuffed mushrooms are always a popular hors d'oeuvre, this unusual recipe has an Italian twist and features pancetta and sun-dried tomatoes… - Pan Sauce - Perfect Pan Sauce Recipe VideoCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:46:30 EDT
Making a perfect pan sauce doesn't require any special cooking skills or talent – it simply requires knowing these four basic steps! Learn how to make your own pan sauce at home… - You Say PotatoesCreated: 2009-10-27 @ 18:30:58 EDT
I know there must be people who don't like potatoes - but I've never met one. Like rice, potatoes are almost infinitely malleable adapting to whatever flavorings are added to a dish while maintaini… - Bean Soup with Country Ham Recipe - Recipe for Bean Soup with Countr…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 15:42:23 EDT
This bean soup with country ham involves a trick I've never seen anyone else use. It seems so obvious and makes the beans so exceptional, and yet… - Chops and Kraut Recipe - Recipe for Chops and Kraut…Created: 2009-10-26 @ 15:38:13 EDT Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 12:04:45 EDT
Chops and Kraut is my variation on a traditional dish from the Alsace region of France (which for a long time was the Alsace region of Germany) called choucroute. This recipe below serves two, but … - Technique - Microwaving CornCreated: 2009-10-23 @ 15:49:44 EDT
I have a confession - I love my microwave, especially for corn. Mostly (almost exclusively in fact) I use it for warming up food I've already cooked. But corn is an exception… - The Fiction of SearingCreated: 2009-10-23 @ 15:47:57 EDT
For years chefs have told people that searing seals juices into meat. So we toss steak and chops into hot skillets and hot fires in a desire to produce moist results. But in fact searing does no su… - Make it Mexican - Mexican RecipesCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 13:33:34 EDT
I'm fond of Mexican food, but somehow I never seem to fix it. But whatever reason, Nevertheless I've made an effort to cook more of it this year - primarily to provide tested recipes for two… - Cheddar Soup Recipe - Recipe for Cheddar Soup…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 17:46:29 EDT
Cheddar Soup? How can you go wrong? Extra sharp cheddar layers its distinctive bite over the unctuous richness of milk and cream. Serves 2… - Sweet Potato Pie Recipe - Recipe for Sweet Potato Pie…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 16:52:55 EDT
Sweet Potato Pie is an old Southern favorite. It looks like and is usually flavored like pumpkin pie and I've had it many times in my life. This recipe intrigued me because it included buttermilk… - Chicken Recipes - Recipes for ChickenCreated: 2009-10-15 @ 17:02:18 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 18:17:00 EDT
Recipes for making the most of roast chicken leftovers… - Chicken Enchilada Recipe - Recipe for Chicken Enchiladas…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 14:43:11 EDT
Chicken Enchiladas are one of my favorite ways of using up leftover chicken. It couldn't be easier to make, requiring about 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking. Serves 2. … - Rib Eye with Pan Sauce Recipe - Recipe for Rib Eye with Pan Sauce…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 15:20:49 EDT
This recipe for rib eye steak with pan sauce features a red wine reduction and blue cheese. It's extraordinarily good and deadl easy to make… - Fall RecipesCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 15:42:25 EDT
As much as I love fresh tomatoes, summer squash, corn on the cob, grilling outside, and picnics, I'm always glad when fall arrives and it's time again for soups and stews, hearty roast meats and ve… - Beef Recipes - Recipes Using BeefCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 13:22:59 EDT
Here are a few of my favorite recipes using beef for two people… - Peppered Tuna Steak Recipe - Recipe for Peppered Tuna Steak…Created: 2009-10-09 @ 17:25:33 EDT
Steak au Poivre is an old French Bistro classic, Jacque Pepin, America's most famous French chef, turns the dish on it's ear by substituting tuna steak for the traditional filet mignon. Serves 2… - Coq au Vin Recipe - Recipe for Coq au VinCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 13:28:36 EDT
Coq au Vin (rooster in wine) is an ancient peasant dish made when a rooster has gotten past it's prime. Such birds are tough and stringy and so the goal is to make it tender and flavorful and this … - Chicken Stir Fry Recipe - Recipe for Chicken Stir Fry…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 13:01:29 EDT
Chicken Stir Fry is one of my favorite recipes for leftovers. In this case leftover roast chicken was transformed into an Asian meal in 30 minutes. Serves 2… - Dutch Apple Pie Recipe - Recipe for Dutch Apple Pie…Created: 2009-10-03 @ 14:32:54 EDT
My favorite apple pie is the Dutch variety, which features a streusel topping instead of pastry. The main reason I like it is the topping's flavor. Makes 6 servings… - Tip: A Beginner's KitchenCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 18:41:11 EDT Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 19:02:38 EDT
I probably don’t devote enough attention to novice cooks because it's been so long since I've been there. But I have enough young people in my classes to understand what you folks face an… - Herb Mixture Recipes - Recipes for Herb Mixtures…Created: 2009-10-02 @ 16:41:48 EDT
Although these mixtures can be found, pre-mixed, in the spice section in most supermarkets it's nice to be able to make your own in case you happen to run out or in case you want to make them using… - Tip - Fresh versus Dried HerbsCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 16:40:20 EDT
If I want fresh herbs I have to buy them - at $2 a package. And when I do I almost inevitably end up with 3/4 of the package going bad before I can use it. Such are the problems with cooking for tw… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 18:00:58 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 17:59:02 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 19:02:24 EDT Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 18:07:48 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 18:52:20 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 18:32:59 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 17:51:15 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 17:41:17 EDT Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 17:52:55 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 15:50:16 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Sandwiches - Slices of HappinessCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 15:48:46 EDT Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 17:53:29 EDT
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, an… - Apple Recipes: Six Fall Favorite Apple Recipes…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 12:47:15 EDT
One of the first things that pops into my mind when I think of fall foods are apples. In the fall the apples are (or should be) always crisp, never mealy, and packed with sugar and acid in varying … - Thanksgiving for TwoCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 14:50:04 EDT
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other… - Thanksgiving for TwoCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 14:46:46 EDT
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other… - Thanksgiving for TwoCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 14:44:05 EDT
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other… - Thanksgiving for TwoCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 14:41:28 EDT
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other… - Thanksgiving for TwoCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 14:38:39 EDT
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other… - Thanksgiving for TwoCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 14:37:10 EDT
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other… - Thanksgiving Dinner for TwoCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 14:28:49 EDT
Thanksgiving with all the fixings is an effort, but you can rein in that effort by spreading it over two or three days and working on it together… - Thanksgiving for TwoCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 12:50:34 EDT
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other… - Fall Vegetable Recipes - Recipes for Fall Vegetables…Created: 2009-09-24 @ 14:22:56 EDT
Even the zucchini eventually gives out and summer is over, at which time we turn to the hard winter squashes like butternut, acorn, kimbawe and pumpkin (yes, pumpkin is a squash) to fill our nutrit… - Hawaiian Pork Recipe - Recipe for Hawaiian Pork…Created: 2009-09-23 @ 15:00:45 EDT
Hawaiian Pork is one of my favorite quick meals taking only about 15 minutes to make. with a wonderful sweet and salty taste… - Recipe for Mexican Corn Saute - Mexican Corn Recipe Saute…Created: 2009-09-23 @ 13:26:44 EDT Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 15:11:19 EDT
This traditional Mexican Corn Saute is a favorite with my clients - especially in the summer when all the ingredients are fresh. But I also make it using frozen corn and canned tomatoes. Serves 2… - Ingredient CrepesCreated: 2009-09-22 @ 19:25:44 EDT
Crepes will keep in the fridge, separated by waxed paper for up to a week and in the freezer for a couple of months. They thaw in minutes so crepes are nice to have around for a quick and elegant d… - Italian Fries Recipe - Recipe for Italian Fries…Created: 2009-09-22 @ 17:12:53 EDT
These Italian Fries are a variation on a traditional dish called Maine Fries. The key to the dish is long slow cooking over low heat which produces a wonderfully crisp exterior and meltingly smooth… - Tip: Fixing Kitchen MistakesCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:49:33 EDT
One my many gigs is manning a phone several times a week to answer the questions of and offer suggestion to home cooks on the phone and computer. It's a job I particularly enjoy. Some issues (like … - Lamb Recipes - Recipes for LambCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 10:21:29 EDT
In this country lambs are typically given the summer to fatten up before being butchered in the fall so in fact, if you want fresh lamb autumn is the time to find a supplier… - Grunt: Making the Most of LeftoversCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 11:06:41 EDT
When I was in college my roommates and I used frequently make a dish we called "Grunt." It was a take-off on Beef Stroganoff and it featured such things as leftover roast beef, chicken an… - Leftover Pork Recipes - Recipes for Leftover Pork…Created: 2009-09-16 @ 14:55:21 EDT
Leftover pork is far easier to deal with if you plan in advance. These recipes are quick, easy, delicious and quickly reduce a pork roast to fond memories… - Roast Chicken Recipe - Recipe for Roast Chicken…Created: 2009-09-14 @ 13:57:02 EDT Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 15:07:06 EDT
This roast chicken is flavored with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and butter… - On the Lamb - recipes for lambCreated: 2009-09-11 @ 17:11:09 EDT
Lamb simply tastes like a different meat. I think the real issue is that lamb hasn't been overbred and is usually raised on pasture and so unlike the beef, veal, and pork we find at the supermarket… - Ingredient: EggsCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 09:08:59 EDT
In this country we tend to think of eggs as the ultimate, or at least penultimate, breakfast food. We eat them scrambled, fried, poached, and soft-boiled. But eggs have a place way beyond the break… - Favorite BreakfastsCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 17:48:05 EDT
We're told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - which makes sense. After all by the time I get up in the morning I probably haven't had a meal in more than 12 hours… - Breakfast Recipes - Recipes for BreakfastCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 12:03:54 EDT
We're told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - which makes sense. After all by the time I get up in the morning I probably haven't had a meal in more than 12 hours… - Buttery Popover Recipe - Recipe for Buttery PopoversCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 16:18:58 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 16:38:02 EDT
Popovers are a great quickbread suitable for breakfast with some jam, conserves, or marmalade but also make a great quick and fancy roll for a dinner menu. Makes 6… - Pan-roasted Duck Recipe - Recipe for Pan-roasted DuckCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 17:33:38 EDT
It turns out that peaches are an excellent complement to pan-roasted duck. I'm tremendously fond of duck and the sweet and sour of the gastrique is wonderful. Serves 2… - Italian Green Beans Recipe - Recipe for Italian Green BeansCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 16:03:07 EDT Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 17:22:16 EDT
I took an Italian approach with the beans and after par-boiling them I sautéed them with garlic, pancetta and anchovies. Serves 2… - An Easy Labor Day Menu for Two - Labor Day MenuCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 12:43:40 EDT
Summer doesn't officially end until September 22, but for most of us Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Here's a great little menu for celebrating the season's end… - Spanish Menu for TwoCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 14:38:44 EDT
Of all the places I've eaten, my favorite cuisine was in Spain. It was defined by the flavors of olive oil, garlic and lemon, highlighted with Mediterranean herbs such as oregano, thyme, and rosema… - Peach Crepe Recipe - Recipe for Peach CrepesCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 12:43:37 EDT
Peach crepes are an easy and elegant dessert. They're best when made using fresh, locally grown peaches, but frozen peaches also work… - Buttermilk Banana Bread Recipe - Recipe for Buttermilk Banana BreadCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 11:55:43 EDT
Is there any quick bread better than banana bread? Nevermind, the question was rhetorical because clearly there isn't. Tender, moist and not overly sweet it beats zuchini bread, pumpkin bread and a… - Fried Green Tomato Recipe - Recipe for Fried Green TomatoCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 17:45:05 EDT
Nothing will do more to convince you that tomatoes really are a fruit than fried green tomatoes where their tartness will remind you of peaches, and blackberries, and green apples. Serves 2… - Seafood Crepes Recipe - Recipe for Seafood CrepesCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 14:38:52 EDT
I came up with this recipe for seafood about 15 years ago and was really pleased with it. I like it best with bay scallops, which are not only smaller than sea scallops but they're also sweeter… - Roast Pork Tenderloin with Peach Gastrique recipe - recipe for Roast…Created: 2009-07-27 @ 17:25:06 EDT
Roast pork has a particular affinity for fruit. The sweetness of the fruit brings out the natural sweetness of the pork and pairs wonderfully with the flavor of pork fat and peaches are especially … - Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe - Recipe for Fresh Tomato SoupCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:59:22 EDT
This soup is best made with fresh tomatoes in season, but it’s also pretty good made with canned tomatoes in the dead of winter. Serves 2… - Coffee Ice Cream Recipe - Recipe for Coffee Ice CreamCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:56:54 EDT
When I was a kid my favorite ice cream was coffee (aside from orange or lime sherbet) and I'm still fond of it. So one of the first things I made after buying an ice cream maker was coffee. Makes 1… - Pasta Salad with Seafood Recipe - Recipe for Pasta Salad with SeafoodCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:55:55 EDT
This pasta salad features shrimp, crab, and smoked salmon, dressed in the oil and lemon juice. Serves 2… - Veal with Artichoke Hearts Recipe - Recipe for Veal with Artichoke H…Created: 2009-07-21 @ 13:55:17 EDT
I stopped into a little Italian joint in a strip center expecting almost nothing of the meal except enough calories to keep me going until lunch the next day. Instead I had an extraordinarily good … - Peach Cobbler Recipe - Recipe for Peach CobblerCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:53:53 EDT
Peach cobbler may be my favorite dessert. Each year I look forward to locally-grown peaches more than anything else and when they finally appear at the farmers' market I always buy too many… - Gastrique Recipe - Recipe for GastriqueCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:43:29 EDT
Gastriques are a sort of classic French sweet and sour sauce. The primary flavor (and some of the sweetness) typically comes from fruit (peaches, berries, mangoes and so on) and the sour from vineg… - Greek Caprese Recipe - Recipe for Greek CapreseCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:30:33 EDT
I make a Greek version of the famous Insalata Caprese - in fact it's my standard lunch during tomato season. Serves 2… - Parmesan Tomatoes Recipe - Recipe for Parmesan TomatoesCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:28:03 EDT Updated: 2009-07-21 @ 13:52:41 EDT
My quick version of Parmesan Tomatoes hardly deserves to be called a recipe, but it's so good that if you haven't ever made it you should make it tonight. All you need is a small tomato for each pe… - Tomato Recipes - Recipes for tomatoesCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 12:52:15 EDT
Tomatoes are finally flooding the farmers' markets ranging from bite-size Tiny Tims to the ugly but delicious Cherokee Purple. In fact almost every farmer at the market has tomatoes. Servves 2… - Italian Menu for TwoCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 14:39:21 EDT
This Italian Menu for Two is a complete meal from the antipasti to the dolce (dessert) and is a great choice for al fresca dining… - Fruit RecipesCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 14:34:16 EDT
Unadorned fruit is, perhaps, the ultimate dessert. But cooked recipes with fruit are also delicious as both desserts and side dishes… - Seasonal Cooking - Summer RecipesCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 19:45:35 EDT
Fresh peach cobbler, homegrown sliced tomatoes, local corn on the cob, these are the inimitable flavors of summer. Add some grilled burgers or ribs, whip up a batch of blueberry ice cream, or make … - Seasonal Cooking - Summer RecipesCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 13:50:26 EDT
Fresh peach cobbler, homegrown sliced tomatoes, local corn on the cob, these are the inimitable flavors of summer. Add some grilled burgers or ribs, whip up a batch of blueberry ice cream, or make … - Seasonal Cooking - Summer RecipesCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 13:48:26 EDT
Fresh peach cobbler, homegrown sliced tomatoes, local corn on the cob, these are the inimitable flavors of summer. Add some grilled burgers or ribs, whip up a batch of blueberry ice cream, or make … - Seasonal Cooking - Summer RecipesCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 13:45:25 EDT
Fresh peach cobbler, homegrown sliced tomatoes, local corn on the cob, these are the inimitable flavors of summer. Add some grilled burgers or ribs, whip up a batch of blueberry ice cream, or make … - Seasonal Cooking - Summer RecipesCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 13:44:41 EDT
Fresh peach cobbler, homegrown sliced tomatoes, local corn on the cob, these are the inimitable flavors of summer. Add some grilled burgers or ribs, whip up a batch of blueberry ice cream, or make … - Seasonal Cooking - Summer RecipesCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 13:44:22 EDT
Fresh peach cobbler, homegrown sliced tomatoes, local corn on the cob, these are the inimitable flavors of summer. Add some grilled burgers or ribs, whip up a batch of blueberry ice cream, or make … - Cooking for Two Book Review - Review of Cooking For Two…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 17:01:48 EST
Cook's Illustrated has been my favorite cooking magazine since issue 1 way back in 1993. So when I was sent a free review copy of the recently published Cooking for Two 2009: This Year's Best Recip… - Pureed Cauliflower Recipe - recipe for pureed cauliflower…Updated: 2009-10-31 @ 11:57:29 EDT
This recipe begins by steaming the cauliflower, but then reduces it to a thick pudding and adds cream and butter, but the tangy goat cheese really kicks it over the top. Serves 2… - Parmesan Potatoes with Rosemary Recipe - Recipe for Parmesan Potatoe…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 17:08:48 EDT
Parmesan Potatoes with Rosemary is yet another of those recipes that demonstrate that simple and easy is often also best. This dish is particularly good in the spring with genuine new potatoes tast… - Chile Powder Recipe - recipe for chile powder…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 13:12:48 EDT
Making your own chile powder enables you to control the heat and flavor of your chile powder. This recipe gets a nice smoky flavor from chipotle chiles… - Pork Medallions with Apple Cream Sauce - Recipe for Pork Medallions …Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 15:19:08 EDT
Pork medallions are one of my favorite meats and this recipe highlights their rich dense flavor and firm texture. And properly cooked it's is as tender as good steak. Serves 2… - Chicken Piccata Recipe - Recipe for Chicken Piccatta…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 15:15:09 EDT
Chicken Piccata is a variation on veal picata, but it's just as good when made with chicken breasts, something I almost always have in the freezer. Serves 2… - Broiled Trout with Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe - Recipe for broiled tro…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 15:13:54 EDT
Broiled trout is a great dinner option. Quick and easy, it's perfect for a weeknight meal and because trout is usually farm-raised it doesn't cause harm to declining wild fish stocks. Serves 2… - Spanish Potatoes Recipe - A Recipe fpr Spanish Potatoes (Patatas Bra…Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 14:45:35 EDT
This recipe for Spanish potatoes, known as Potatas Bravas, is wonderfully bright, thanks to the vinegar, and rich, thanks to the beer… - Gyros Recipe - A Home Recipe for GyrosUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 12:07:16 EDT
Gyros are a classic Greek sandwich. Traditionally made of slices of marinated pork, packed on a spit, and then roasted in front of a fire, the gyro is one of the world's great sandwiches. Makes 4… - Muffaletta Sandwich - recipe for muffaletta sandwich…Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 12:03:27 EDT
The key ingredient to a muffaletta sandwich recipe is the muffaletta Olive Mix (you'll find a link to that recipe here). Ideally you want to make the sandwich an hour or two before eating it so the… - Beef Wellington Recipe - Recipe for Individual Beef Wellingtons…Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 11:57:41 EDT
This recipe for individual Beef Wellingtons looks like a million dollars and tastes like heaven. It's also surprisingly easy to make, albeit time-consuming, but can easily be completely prepped a d… - Rack of Lamb Recipe - Recipe for Rack of Lamb with Horseradish…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 12:24:42 EDT
This recipe for rack of lamb with horseradish is a beuatifully elegant meal for two. A single rack of lamb usually has six ribs (three each) guarding that most tender of any cut of meat, the tender… - Chicken and Rice Recipe - Recipe for Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 11:26:27 EDT
This chicken and rice recipe features sour cream and mushrooms, giving it a rich, lucious and tangy flavor. Serves 2… - The Art of PicnickingUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 21:25:52 EDT
A little advance planning and work goes a long way toward keeping a picnic more joy than job but even a spur-of-the-moment picnic can be pure pleasure if you're prepared… - Florentine Pork Chops Recipe - Recipe for pork chops florentineUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 14:08:26 EDT
This recipe for Florentine Pork Chops is based on the Florentine Biftecca alla Fiorentina. There's no spinach involved, but it's still mighty good. Serves 2…