Oops – forgot the film moment
So – a bit of a mistake Saturday night – I forgot to put the memory card back in my camera. I shot some lovely pictures of the Market Dinner I made but they are all in my memory and none in my computer. The picture of the butterfly that has been hanging out with … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Not Meat, Recipes
Grilled Trout with Lime and Thyme compound butter
Posted by jimphelps on May 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Tonight’s dinner was trout, simply prepared and grilled on the barbecue; served with a quick lime, thyme and garlic compound butter. The side dishes were grilled asparagus (easy and delicious) and oven chips. Recipe: Grilled Trout with Compound butter and Grilled Asparagus Summary: This is a quick and easy dinner that is great for a beautiful … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Not Meat, Recipes
Market Party – Grilled Leg of Lamb, Tomatoes with Ricotta Salata and Grilled Asparagus
We had a dinner party last night where the main meal was from the market and cooked on the grill. Butterflied leg of lamb was marinated in a yogurt and lemon sauce which was also served on the side. I stuffed tomatoes with ricotta salata and drizzled them with a basil oil and grilled … Continue reading →
Category Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Medium, Not Meat, Recipes
Beef Tenderloin Tips with Rosemary Salt and Morels
Posted by jimphelps on May 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This is quick dinner that uses the inexpensive ends of the very expensive beef tenderloin. The entrée is very quick to prepare and very yummy. The rosemary salt is easy to make and a great way to extend the life of a fresh herb. I served this over roasted winter squash puree with green beans … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter
Penne with Broiled Tomatoes and Spinach
Posted by jimphelps on May 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A quick meal where the sweetness of tomatoes and caramelized onions is balanced by the earthy greens of spinach and the saltiness of bacon. Recipe: Penne with Broiled Tomatoes, Spinach, Onion and Bacon Summary: A quick pasta dish that uses cherry tomatoes and large leaf spinach. Prep Time: 30 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 8 oz … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Not Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Winter
Trout with Lemon Tarragon Dressing
Posted by jimphelps on April 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Grilled trout is marinated in a lemon, garlic and tarragon dressing. This dish is great hot off the grill or chilled on a bed of greens and as light Summer salad. Quick and easy to prepare with a just a few ingredients. This recipe is a great reason to plant tarragon in your garden or … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Meat, Spring, Summer
Frittata with Greens and Onions in Beef Stock
Posted by jimphelps on April 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This recipe combines the richness of eggs with a rich beef stock. It makes a wonderful main course or soup course. The soup is finished with croutons, parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese. This is a great way to use leftovers and freezer items to make a meal. I’ve served small portions as a soup … Continue reading →
Brown Beef Stock
A basic rich beef stock is a great thing to have on hand. This stock recipe is wonderful hot with a little salt, sipped from a cup like tea. It is also the foundation of many recipes. There is a lot of time between start and finish though not a lot of effort and … Continue reading →
Shrimp Tortillitas – quick Sunday lunch
Posted by jimphelps on March 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Mark Bittman’s post, Simplicity from Spain – Tiny Seafood Pancakes, was where I first learned about tortillitas – a small Spanish pancake made with chickpea flour. These are one of our favorite Sunday lunches. We end up eating them, sitting at the island in the middle of our kitchen, warm from the pan. This recipe … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Recipes · Tagged with Easy, lunch, shrimp
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