Blog Archives for tag lemon juice

Escarole & Mortadella Pizza

This white pizza is simply remarkable. Creamy ricotta cheese, sweet roasted garlic cloves, wilted bitter greens, tender mortadella, all on a… Continue reading »

‘Chicken-Quinoa Salad with Green Goddess Dressing’

Sometimes there are those busy weeknight evenings where standing in the kitchen to cook dinner is the last thing on… Continue reading »

‘Winter Salad with Halloumi ‘Croutons”

Oh what a delight!  I have adored halloumi cheese ever since my family would frequent Zorba’s, a fabulous Greek restaurant… Continue reading »

‘Braised Endive’

This is a fabulously simple (and fabulously French) way to cook Belgian endives, leeks or fennel.  A quick braise in… Continue reading »

‘Fennel ‘Confit’ with Grilled Lamb’

The culinary term ‘confit’ comes from the French verb confire which means ‘to preserve.’  It involves slowly cooking food, surrounded by… Continue reading »

‘Seared Salmon with Israeli Cous Cous’

A gorgeous plate of simple seared salmon and a fresh arugula salad is welcomed at our dinner table any night… Continue reading »

‘Seared Scallops with Celery & Golden Raisins’

When cooking something extremely simple like seared scallops, the best accompaniments to the scallops need not be complicated. Take this… Continue reading »

Steamed Broccolini with Lemon Vinaigrette & Pistachios

When I blanch or steam a vegetable to ‘crisp-tender’, I like to accent the veggies with a homemade vinaigrette for… Continue reading »

Leaf Lettuce with Prosciutto, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives & Shaved Manchego

For this Spanish-inspired side salad I combined a colorful array of ingredients that really wake up your palate: tender leaf… Continue reading »

‘Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops’

I love when a recipe like this only uses a few quality to ingredients to make a unforgettable dish.  The… Continue reading »