Blog Archives for tag chives

Grilled Halloumi with Lemon & Herbs

 One of our favorite restaurants growing up in Baton Rouge was a Greek restaurant named Zorba’s.  Recently reopened in a… Continue reading »

Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola & Almonds

 If you have a bag of yellow cornmeal in the pantry, then this irresistible Italian side dish is only a… Continue reading »

‘Cream of Leek & Potato Soup’

 One of the most tantalizing smells is that of tender leeks cooking in butter—it immediately draws hungry dinner guests into… Continue reading »

‘Endive & Grapefruit Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette’

 Refreshing is the first word that comes to mind when I think about the taste of this unique salad.  A… Continue reading »

‘Creamy Asparagus, Herb & Pea Pasta’

 A lovely and colorful pasta dish full of fresh springtime vegetables.  Tender green peas and asparagus tossed with fresh herbs… Continue reading »

Truffled-Deviled Eggs

Warning: these are no ordinary deviled eggs.  These over-the-top deviled eggs are irresistible and full of flavor.  What is their… Continue reading »

‘St. Francisville Cornbread Muffins’

 It seems to me that each region in the south specializes in a particular type of cornbread.  To some, the… Continue reading »

‘Farro and Green Olive Salad with Walnuts & Raisins’

I love the Sicilian flavors in this hearty vegetarian salad from Food & Wine magazine.  You can’t go wrong with… Continue reading »

‘Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Mushroom Fricasse’

 My sister Leanne gave me a wonderful cookbook recently from the kitchens of Ming Tsai, a Massachusetts-based chef, restaurateur, and… Continue reading »

‘Green Goddess Dressing’

 The incomparable Gwyneth Paltrow has always been a favorite celebrity of mine.  Not only is she a talented actress, a… Continue reading »