Red Peppers Pan Roasted with Balsamic Vinegar This is one of my favorite ways and types of red peppers recipes. The type of pepper is Palermo instead of Bell pepper. Palermo peppers are long and thin walled, they contain almost …
Chicken with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese This is a really nice recipe that includes one of my favorite things which is Feta cheese. This recipe is rather Mediterranean but exactly from where is a bit of a mystery. A bit …
Creamy and buttery making this recipe is very easy and requires little attention to detail or much time. It is one of my favorite soups. Garnishes for this soup can and should be rather simple, chopped chives or thinly sliced scallion. Maybe a spoonful of finely chopped egg and parsley. But being American why not crispy chopped bacon or small cubes of ham. Another idea to make this more of a meal is to add small chicken or veal meatballs.
Potato & Leek Soup (cold or warm) I think this is a good old standard that usually pleases everyone. It is light, cool and soothing on a hot summers day. A bit old fashion I have to admit but that …
Cream of Asparagus Soup (cold or warm) This is an old classic that I haven’t found much improved on during my travels. You can use the stalks of the asparagus and save the lovely green tips to decorate the soup. …
Broccoli Soup This is a take-off on a classic French cream soup. Cream of Broccoli Soup is easy and broccoli is available almost year round and rather inexpensive. No need to sieve this before serving as they might do in …
Gazpacho Soup A great summer soup! I learned this while in Spain from a friend. Her method was to use a blender. I use a food processor because when I make it I make a lot. It only takes 10 …
Sauce Maltaise Orange flavored Sauce Hollandaise is a variation of Hollandaise. Perfect on steamed white asparagus! This is a great classic it is perfect with early small spring asparagus as well as with many other vegetables. It is great many …
Mint Sauce Although a bit old fashion Mint Sauce is still perfect for roast leg of lamb. Traditional Mint Sauce still has a place at the table. In many recipes mint is used and there are always questions about what …
Pesto in Bulk Here is a recipe for those of you who are growing your own basil and need a good recipe for bulk pesto. Use on pasta in the traditional way, but it can also be used in sauces …
