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 »

‘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 »

‘Lemony Fennel Salad with Burrata’

Some people think that everything tastes better with bacon, but I’d have to alter that a bit.  I am of… Continue reading »

‘Pasta with Kale, Currants, Pine Nuts, and Garlic Butter’

I recommend using a whole grain pasta for this vegetarian main—I think the nuttiness of the whole grain pasta pairs… Continue reading »

‘Chicken with Tarragon & Vermouth’

Fresh tarragon is not only a lovely flavor pairing for seafood, but also chicken. With its natural anise-flavor, a little… Continue reading »

‘Baked Salmon with Citrus Vinaigrette’

Bursting with the taste of fresh citrus and fresh herbs, this simple citrus vinaigrette is the perfect pairing for flaky,… Continue reading »

‘Pear & Watercress Salad with Cashews and Honey-Ginger Vinaigrette’

The combination of flavors and textures in this Asian-inspired salad is simply irresistible.  Ripe, sweet pears tossed with peppery watercress,… Continue reading »

‘Pork Chops with Thyme-Scented Apples over Cheddar Polenta’

A fragrant mixture of apple cider, fresh thyme, apples and a touch of brown sugar make an incredibly simple yet… Continue reading »