Two Pizza – Spinach and Feta & Tomato Basil
Last night’s dinner was quick and easy. Homemade pizza is a great dinner to make on a week night. You put the dough on to rise in the morning (or overnight in the fridge). It takes about 30 minutes to make and bake the pizzas when you are ready to eat. Our pizzas are much … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Winter
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
Calzone with Spinach, Eggplant, Red Pepper and Ricotta Salata
Posted by jimphelps on May 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A fussy thing to make, this calzone is yummy and a great way to use up vegetables that you have on hand. You can make up the filling and crust before, then roll out the crust, fill and bake for a quick dinner. I use sheep’s milk Ricotta Salata from Butler Farms that I pick … Continue reading →
Category Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Very Fussy, Winter · Tagged with Calzone
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
Asparagus with Poached Eggs
Posted by jimphelps on April 26, 2010 · 2 Comments
This recipe makes a quick dinner or brunch. The sweet earthy flavors of asparagus go wonderfully with poached eggs. The dish is served with an “italian salsa” of tomato, shallots and herbs. Serve it with some toasted rustic bread or crostini. Recipe: Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Italian Salsa Summary: Steamed or grilled asparagus served … Continue reading →
Arugula and Apricot salad with lemon dressing
Posted by jimphelps on April 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This is a very refreshing salad that is a great side dish to seafood. Spicy arugula is dressed lightly in a lemon dressing. The salad is topped with sliced apricots and toasted pine nuts. Recipe: Arugula Salad with Apricots, Pine Nuts and Lemon Dressing Ingredients 4 good handfuls of Arugula – washed and dried 4 … Continue reading →
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Holidays, Not Meat, Salad, Spring, Summer, Winter · Tagged with Arugula, Lemon Dressing, Salad, side dish
Watercress and Tomato Risotto
Posted by jimphelps on April 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Spring watercress is wonderful green. It has a spinach like leaf with a very peppery stem. It turns very mellow in this risotto recipe. This is a quick recipe that uses pantry items like stock, onion and arborio rice along with fresh items from the market. The flavors are rich and mellow with the bright tang of tomato.
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Holidays, Not Meat, Spring, Winter
Cannellini Beans – a staple for all seasons
While I wait for the market season to start, I’m filling in some basic recipes that I will build on as the year passes. Dried beans are a great staple to keep in the house. I discovered that I could mail order many varieties (like cannellini beans) for much cheaper than I found them in town. … Continue reading →
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