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

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

Frittata with Greens and Onions in Beef Stock

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

Pizza Dough

This is my basic pizza dough recipe.  I use this to make pizzas, calzones and as a bread shell for other baked dishes like my pie of mixed greens.  It is quick and easy to put together first thing in the morning.  Let it rise all day and you are ready to make pizza when … Continue reading