Blog Archives for tag balsamic vinegar

Swiss Chard, Garlic Scape & Cherry Tomato Pasta with Fried Capers

  Garlic scapes are the flower stems that garlic plants produce before their bulb comes into existence.  Firm in texture… Continue reading »

Cherry Tomato & Fried Caper Caprese

 A classic caprese salad is one of everyone’s Italian favorites.  Juicy tomatoes sliced and served with fresh basil and creamy… Continue reading »

‘Tuscan-Style Garlic-Herb Pork Chops’

 Grab that indoor grill pan because this hearty pork chop dish is calling your name!  Tender bone-in pork chops grilled… Continue reading »

‘Orechiette with Bacon, Black-Eyed Peas & Spinach’

I love orechiette pasta—translating from Italian into English as ‘little ears,’ this pasta shape is like a little bucket that… Continue reading »

Creamy Polenta with Swiss Chard, Pancetta & Pine Nuts

 This hearty Italian side dish starts with a plate of creamy polenta.  A simple start to an extraordinary dish.  The… Continue reading »

‘Wilted Mustard Green Salad with Cranberry Dressing’

 Similar to a warm spinach salad but with peppery mustard greens, this lovely Fall salad is tossed with a warm,… Continue reading »

Pear & Crispy Mortadella Salad

 This salad is destined to be one of the best you’ll taste all season long.  A perfect combination of Fall… Continue reading »

‘Louisiana Strawberry & Spinach Salad’

 On my most recent trip home to Baton Rouge, one of the places on our agenda was Chef Scott Varnedoe’s highly acclaimed… Continue reading »

Roast Peppers with Feta & Herbs

 This colorful Mediterranean salad is a healthy addition to any dinner menu.  Thick slices of imported Greek feta cheese topped… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

I am loving this flavor combination—the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, roasted with a tangy glaze of melted butter and… Continue reading »