Social Distancing at the Grocery Store

It’s time to redefine shopping etiquette. Continue reading Social Distancing at the Grocery Store

jonathantnApril 5, 2020April 6, 2020Leave a comment

Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, Mexican, My Recipe, New American, Place at the Table, Soup

Beef Chili with Poblano Peppers

I used to make chili with sweet green bell peppers but now prefer the medium heat of poblanos. If you have time, roast them over a grill or gas flame to add smoky flavor. Continue reading Beef Chili with Poblano Peppers

jonathantnMarch 7, 2019Leave a comment

Bread, Breakfast, Food Memories, Lunch, Place at the Table, Recipe Reconstruction, Snacks and Appetizers

Remembering Dad, Family and Vanilla Muffins

As I sifted the flour, baking powder and salt and beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract together, I thought about a mother making muffins for her young son who would grow up to become a man, an airman in the Air Force, a husband, an attorney, a father of three boys, a scoutmaster, and a grandfather. Continue reading Remembering Dad, Family and Vanilla Muffins

jonathantnFebruary 24, 2019February 25, 20192 Comments

Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, Mexican, My Recipe, Place at the Table

Carnitas with Poblano and Orange Salsa

The amazing and inviting aroma of pork, cumin, and garlic in your home will greet your guests at the front door. Continue reading Carnitas with Poblano and Orange Salsa

jonathantnJanuary 19, 2019January 19, 2019Leave a comment

Asian, Carribean, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, Mexican, My Recipe, New American, Place at the Table, Wine

Spicy Shrimp and Coconut Rice

The shrimp and peppers packed a punch, so I served them over a buttery, slightly sweetened coconut rice finished with fresh cilantro, sliced scallions and the acidic juice of a lime wedge to balance all of the flavors. Continue reading Spicy Shrimp and Coconut Rice

jonathantnDecember 12, 2018December 12, 2018Leave a comment

Dinner, Lunch, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

Don’t throw away those Shiitake Stems

Most recipes call for removal of the stems from shiitakes because of their tough and chewy texture, but save the stems to make a mushroom broth. Continue reading Don’t throw away those Shiitake Stems

jonathantnNovember 4, 2018November 4, 20183 Comments

Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, Mexican, Place at the Table, Recipe Reconstruction

Immigrant Advocacy and Empowerment through Lamb Barbacoa

“I believe food has a lot of power . . . through food . . . . we can find home.” Continue reading Immigrant Advocacy and Empowerment through Lamb Barbacoa

jonathantnOctober 2, 2018October 3, 2018Leave a comment

African, Borrowed Recipe, Carribean, Creole, Dessert, Dinner, Entrée, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Italian, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Salad, Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizers, Soup, Spirits, Vegetarian, Wine

New Orleans inspired dinner with wine pairings for a cause

The uniquely American cuisine of Creole and Cajun food in Louisiana influenced by French, Spanish, West African, Amerindian, Haitian, German, Italian, British and Irish influences made sense for this year’s dinner. Continue reading New Orleans inspired dinner with wine pairings for a cause

jonathantnJanuary 14, 2018January 28, 20261 Comment

Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, European, Food Memories, Italian, Lunch, Middle Eastern, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Recipe, Turkish

Best 5 Blog Recipes of 2017

Readers decided the top five Place at the Table recipes for 2017 Continue reading Best 5 Blog Recipes of 2017

jonathantnDecember 27, 2017Leave a comment

Dinner, Entrée, Indian, Lunch, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Vegan, Vegetarian

Korma with Parsnips and Cauliflower

I’ve experimented with many korma dishes and felt an urge to play with some new ingredients last night for the first time: cauliflower and parsnips. Continue reading Korma with Parsnips and Cauliflower

jonathantnDecember 1, 2017December 1, 2017Leave a comment