Blog Archives for tag Fine Cooking

‘Orecchiette with Leeks, Spinach, Sausage & Peas’

This healthy Spring-green pasta pairs some of the finest veggies of the season: sweet green peas, sliced leeks and baby… Continue reading »

‘Bucatini with Peas, Wild Mushrooms, & Creamy Tarragon Sauce’

I’m a sucker for bucatini. The thick, long strands of spaghetti-like pasta that is unique in that each strand has… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Potato, Salmon & Lentil Salad with Mustard Cream Sauce’

This healthy and hearty main course salad had the south of France written all over it.  It involved grilling salmon… Continue reading »

‘Pasta with Roasted Fennel & Tomatoes’

The beauty of this recipe lies in its cooking method. Roasting the sliced fennel and tomatoes in a hot oven… Continue reading »

‘Mushroom Ragoût with Cheese Ravioli’

A traditional ragoût is a French stew (of meat and vegetables but also sometimes just vegetables) traditionally served as a main course…. Continue reading »

‘Chicken & Cabbage Salad with Basil, Cilantro & Cashews’

A simple vinaigrette of rice vinegar, fish sauce, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes really livens up this Asian-inspired salad. … Continue reading »

‘Chickpea-Spinach Masala’

The word masala is of Indian origin and translates into ‘a mixture of spices.’  One of its most popular uses in a… Continue reading »

‘Fennel ‘Confit’ with Grilled Lamb’

The culinary term ‘confit’ comes from the French verb confire which means ‘to preserve.’  It involves slowly cooking food, surrounded by… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Celery & Garlic Soup with Crispy Prosciutto’

This incredibly smooth and satisfying soup has two unique ingredients: celery seeds and sherry vinegar. Both of which are added… Continue reading »

‘Persian-Style Carrots & Black-Eyed Peas’

This fragrant Persian-inspired side dish was… simply put, decadent.  A hearty mixture of tender black-eyed peas, carrots, herbs, onions, garlic… Continue reading »