Blog Archives for tag cherry tomatoes

Mediterranean Fish en Papillote

 Cooking ‘en Papillote’ (known as ‘al cartoccio’ in Italian) is the French cooking method of steaming a food in a parchment… Continue reading »

Rigatoni with Broccoli Rabe & Meatballs

A classic pasta dish in Italy is sautéed Italian sausage and broccoli rabe tossed together with short pasta like penne… Continue reading »

Roasted Eggplant & Tomatoes with Mint Oil

 One of the culinary treasures I brought back from Italy with me was a mint-infused extra virgin olive oil from… Continue reading »

‘Bacon Endive Tomato Bites’

 This fresh and simple hors d’oeuvres from Cooking Light magazine is a delightful combination of tastes and textures.  Crisp endive… Continue reading »

Roasted Okra & Pepper Tacos with Andouille

If there was ever such a thing as a Cajun taco, this would be it!  My favorite new way to… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cherry Tomatoes

 One sure sign that the beginning of Fall is upon us is the appearance of brussels sprouts at farmer’s markets… Continue reading »

Mediterranean Pasta

How can anyone resist a colorful bowl of tender fusilli tossed with all of the best flavors of the Mediterranean? … Continue reading »

Grilled Halibut with Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes & Olives

Tender, flaky bites of grilled halibut studded with caramelized fennel, sautéed cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano and a mixture of Greek… Continue reading »

Seared Scallops with Tomato Jam

I love the flavor combination of tender, buttery scallops and the sweetness and slight acidity of fresh tomatoes.  My Seared… Continue reading »

Lemon-Parsley Pasta with Sautéed Shrimp & Squid

One ingredient that I had really not cooked with very much before traveling to Italy was fresh squid.  I love fried… Continue reading »