Blog Archives for tag white wine

‘Lamb Shanks with White Beans & Roasted Endive’

I recently purchased a new robin’s egg blue Dutch oven (yay!) and have been breaking it in with comforting braised… Continue reading »

Casarecce with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Pancetta & Fresh Mozzarella

One of my go-to pasta dishes that I learned to make while in Italy is a homemade cherry tomato marinara… Continue reading »

Grilled Barbecue Chicken

Craving the slightly sweet, yet tangy, and a bit spicy taste of barbecue sauce, we decided on marinating and grilling… Continue reading »

Pecan-Crusted Scallops with Orange-Braised Leeks

A good friend gave me a bag of roasted and salted Louisiana pecans for Christmas; what a wonderful gift idea!… Continue reading »

Braised Leeks & Cherry Tomatoes with Gorgonzola and Hazelnuts

The smell of sliced leeks cooking in a touch of butter and white wine is truly remarkable.  With their light… Continue reading »

Pecorino & Roasted Radish Risotto

It is fun to experiment with flavorings and add-ins for a creamy bowl of homemade risotto.  On its own simply… Continue reading »

‘Seared Salmon with Creamy Leek Sauce’

This colorful menu is filled with the fresh flavors of spring!  From one of my favorite all-time cookbooks, Martha Stewart’s… Continue reading »

Spring Veal Stew

The first three vegetables that come to my mind when I hear the mention of Spring are sweet green peas,… Continue reading »

‘Braised Artichokes with Tomatoes & Mint’

Visiting Italy in early spring, more specifically Easter-time, is a wonderful idea.  Hands-down their most celebrated holiday each year,  this… Continue reading »

Green Peas with Pearl Onions, Mushrooms & Crispy Pancetta

With Spring just around the corner, my mind is starting to ease into the ingredients that we all associate with… Continue reading »