Blog Archives for tag cherry tomatoes

‘Skillet Pesto Chicken & Beans’

I adore the vibrant flavor of homemade pesto sauce—to me, it really captures the flavors of summer: fresh basil, fruity… Continue reading »

Butter Lettuce with White Wine-Braised Leeks, Tomatoes & Goat Cheese

This French-inspired salad is si merveilleux.  The combination of creamy, crumbled French goat cheese and tender butter lettuce is amazing. Not… Continue reading »

Roasted Fingerling Potato & Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

A wonderful summertime produce combination is that of tender, roasted fingerling potatoes, sliced leeks and halved, ripe cherry tomatoes.  The… Continue reading »

Fennel & Sage-Rubbed Pork with Tuscan Kale & Pancetta Sauté

The naturally mild flavor of pork allows it to stand up well to bold flavorings.  On that note, some of… Continue reading »

Italian Meatloaf

Wanting to put a tasty Italian spin on a classic meatloaf, I started developing this recipe by listing some of… Continue reading »

Savory Tart with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes & Blue Cheese

Similar to a pizza, a homemade tart (whether sweet or savory) is like a blank canvas–whatever your favorite toppings are,… 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 »

Shrimp, Collard Greens & Flageolet Sauté

Flageolet beans are a small white bean used most often in French cooking, and are most often seen in a… 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 »

‘Beef Kofta with Bulgur & Kale Salad’

Kofta  are flavorful, cigar-shaped Turkish meatballs that are made either with ground beef, lamb or a combination of both.  Sometimes… Continue reading »