Blog Archives for tag lemon zest

Pasta with Lacinato Kale Pesto

What a wonderful way to use two of my favorite ingredients: Tuscan (or Lacinato) kale and a simple homemade pesto… Continue reading »

‘Winter Salad with Halloumi ‘Croutons”

Oh what a delight!  I have adored halloumi cheese ever since my family would frequent Zorba’s, a fabulous Greek restaurant… 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 »

‘One-Pan Salmon Orzotto’

 Lately when I find wild salmon, I buy it in a large fillet rather than the pricier pre-cut portions.  Buying… Continue reading »

‘Zucchini Penne with Ricotta’

What a wonderful vegetarian pasta dish to help use up that stock pile of summer squash!  Simple a combination of… Continue reading »

‘Sugar Snap Pea Salad’

I keep a rolling collection of recipes involving buttermilk—not only because I like its rich yet tangy taste, but because… Continue reading »

‘Chicken with Herbed Pea Puree & Spinach’

Two vegetables that automatically remind us all of early Spring are sweet green peas and tender baby spinach. This simple… Continue reading »

Lemony Haricots Verts with Potatoes, Dill & Feta

This lovely Mediterranean-inspired side dish was inspired by a bunch of fresh dill that a client recently gave me.  That,… Continue reading »

Potato, Radish & Green Bean Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

Think of this as a modern (and much healthier!) take on a traditional potato salad. No mayo in sight, just… Continue reading »

Lemony Buttermilk & Parmesan Dressing with Fresh Sage

Even if you don’t have a container of buttermilk in the fridge, did you know you can make buttermilk yourself?… Continue reading »