Blog Archives for tag shallot

Herb-Crusted Scallops over Black Truffle Pasta

If you can find either black or white truffle butter at your local market, it is an affordable way to… Continue reading »

Rice Pilaf with Carrots & Herbs

This classic Persian rice pilaf is made not only with fluffy long-grain rice, but also thin strands of angel hair… Continue reading »

Pork with Apricot-Sage Sauce

This absolutely divine pork recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks: The Bonne Femme Cookbook by Wini Moranville.  A… Continue reading »

‘Thai-Style Fish with Fried Garlic’

Calling all fellow garlic lovers!  This new cookbook by Jenny Linford is all about garlic–it even begins with a wonderful… Continue reading »

‘Scallops with Spinach & Orange-Saffron Sauce’

This lovely seared scallops dish has classical French cuisine written all over it.  Why you ask?  Because it’s all about… Continue reading »

Leeks Mimosa

Leeks Mimosa is a classic French preparation for a tender plate of green leeks.  Simply steam the leeks until tender… Continue reading »

‘Trout with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette’

 Rainbow trout is a mild-flavored freshwater fish that is divinely cooked in this recipe, courtesy of Food & Wine magazine. … Continue reading »

‘Carrot Pilaf’

The pilaf method of cooking rice is to me, the best way to make the fluffiest and tastiest rice dishes. … Continue reading »

Chicken & Barley Soup with Vegetables

There is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of chicken soup.  Whether it is the chicken noodle variety, chicken and… Continue reading »

Black Eyed Pea & Jalapeno Salad

The traditional southern way to spice up a delicious serving of tender black eyed peas is to drizzle a touch… Continue reading »