Grilled Tomatoes 3 Ways – quick, easy, delicious

Grilling tomatoes is a great way to make a side dish or a quick sauce.   Roasting brings out the sweetness in the tomatoes and softens the flesh.  The smoke from the grill adds a wonderful depth to their flavor.  You can fill them with herbs, breadcrumbs, cheese or grill them whole.   It is … Continue reading

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

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

Beef Tenderloin Tips with Rosemary Salt and Morels

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

Calzone with Spinach, Eggplant, Red Pepper and Ricotta Salata

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

Penne with Broiled Tomatoes and Spinach

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

Asparagus with Poached Eggs

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

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

Watercress and Tomato Risotto

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.

Trout with Lemon Tarragon Dressing

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