Shiitake Beef and Barley Stew
Beef, nutty barley and earthy mushrooms in a hearty broth will warm you on a cold night. Continue reading Shiitake Beef and Barley Stew
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Galette de Courgette
The galette offers a canvas for baking any number of beautiful savory or sweet pies for every season of the year. Continue reading Galette de Courgette
Pancetta and Cannellini Soup
Cooler nights mean warm soup in the Fall. Continue reading Pancetta and Cannellini Soup
Galette de Pomme
A few years ago, I began baking zucchini galettes, essentially a French pie with thinly sliced zucchini, parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, olive oil and minced garlic. I enjoy them so much that I made these savory delights as Christmas gifts one year. This week I decided to bake a sweet fruit galette with apples for the first time. Time to confess. I cheat when … Continue reading Galette de Pomme
Le Barchette di Indivia
At a recent party, I planned an Italian themed menu of Aperitivo followed by a simple dinner. I hoped to serve small bites with fresh, healthy ingredients with Negronis and Blood Orange and Rosemary cocktails. I created easy-to-serve, handheld salads in boats of Belgian endive. The mildly bitter leaves of endive offer a soft crunch to salads. Feel free to vary the ingredients in this … Continue reading Le Barchette di Indivia
Pistachio Rabbit Bites
An Italian recipe for crispy, golden pistachio rabbit bites. Continue reading Pistachio Rabbit Bites
Smoked Corn and Crookneck Squash Soup
Smoking the corn in this recipe really adds a whole new depth of flavor. Continue reading Smoked Corn and Crookneck Squash Soup
Spinach, Farro and Feta Scramble
Some of the best recipe inspirations come from leftovers in the fridge. I made more farro than I needed for a Mediterranean salad earlier in the week. Farro’s whole-grain, nutty flavor works well in warm side dishes and cool salads. If you’ve never tried farro, think of it as a fatter version of brown rice with a more tender interior. I thought of using my … Continue reading Spinach, Farro and Feta Scramble
Tomato Sandwiches with Smoked Corn Aioli
I woke up a few minutes before the Cooper-Young Farmer’s Market opened on Satuday with a determination to buy heirloom tomatoes and corn on the cob to make a tomato sandwich with a smoked corn aioli for breakfast. An episode I watched on PBS’s A Chef’s Life introduced me to the idea. I succeeded in finding tomatoes but no corn on the cob at the market. … Continue reading Tomato Sandwiches with Smoked Corn Aioli
Smoked and Slow-Cooked Brisket Sliders
At a party in May, I debuted a tray of sliders made with slow-cooked brisket which received complimentary reviews. I didn’t find a recipe for what I wanted to make back then so I struck out on my own. For the Fourth of July, I revisited this creation and finalized a recipe that I am now comfortable sharing. Memphis and the Mid-South is steeped in traditions … Continue reading Smoked and Slow-Cooked Brisket Sliders
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