I received a generous gift of dried chiles, so I set out to create a simple recipe for a marinade using one of my favorite flavors: smoked chile peppers. They have a lovely heat that’s not overpowering, and the preparation is simple enough for everyday cooking. Smoky Steak Tacos Serves: 4 (2 tacos each) Prep […]
Each time the seasons change, I get inspired to embrace the flavors and types of food that seem to embody the new time of year. With spring, I bid adieu to casseroles and stews and get excited about lighter, brighter dishes that celebrate colorful vegetables and promise to fill you up but not weigh you […]
I took some liberties in combining elements from a sandwich I’d enjoyed at a local restaurant and a delicious meal served by a friend to come up with this recipe that comes together in less than 30 minutes, fridge to table. I’m a fan of ahi tuna and my daughter is not so I made […]
Convito has been making this popular salad since 1980. It’s a delicious salad for a luncheon or perfect for picnics or a side dish for dinner! Vegetable Fresca Salad Serves: 6 people as a main dish, 10 people as a side Prep Time: 20 minutes 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed 2 cups carrots, julienned […]
I was briefly seduced by the temptations of those name-brand, spiral-sliced hams. They were expensive and you had to wait in line for one—it must be better than my ham. Right?
All the yummy cheesiness of traditional lasagna, but much simpler because you’re using ravioli (like little pillows of lasagna) and even healthy with the addition of fresh-tasting gourmet frozen veggies. Vegetarian Ravioli Lasagna Serves 6-8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced […]
This one is my family’s go-to brisket recipe for the Jewish holidays. Some people say you can determine what old country shtetl (a tiny village) you descend from by the ingredients in your brisket recipe.
Wearing the green doesn’t mean eating the corned beef. Give that salty dish a break and try this traditional soup that’s almost a stew. It takes just a few minutes to pull together and then it bubbles away in your oven, waiting for the hungry parade-goers to come home. Dublin Coddle Recipe Serves: 6 Prep […]
This is a tomato soup for winter. It’s better than soup in a can—of course, because otherwise you’d just open that can—and combined with a jazzed-up grilled cheese sandwich, it makes for a very satisfying dinner. Perfect comfort food. Tomato Soup Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil […]
Bananas are the perfect pick-me-up, low in calories, high in potassium. In this preparation, they’re still potassium-rich, but as for low calorie? Not so much! This gingery, decadent treat will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Curious George would be jealous. Gingery Bananas Foster Sundaes (serves 6) 3 tablespoons […]
