Dinner, Entrée, European, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Soup

Cream of Chicken and Rice Stew

I love how the green celery, orange carrots, and red bell pepper pop against a background of white rice. Continue reading Cream of Chicken and Rice Stew

jonathantnNovember 11, 2020November 13, 2020Leave a comment

Creole, Dinner, French, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Wine

Creole Salad

In this spicy salad, acidic marinade tames and softens the shallot and celery, olives provide a meaty flavor and texture, cucumbers add fresh crunch, and feta brings a creamy tang. Continue reading Creole Salad

jonathantnMay 18, 20191 Comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Entrée, French, My Recipe, Salad, Wine

Egg Ribbon and Bacon Salad

If you crave bacon and eggs but struggle to find ways to add healthy vegetables to your breakfast, add this recipe to your repertoire . Continue reading Egg Ribbon and Bacon Salad

jonathantnDecember 10, 2017August 21, 20181 Comment

Dinner, Entrée, My Recipe, Place at the Table

Braised Chicken Thighs with Lemon Verbena

I began seeing fresh lemon verbena at the Cooper Young Community Farmer’s Market several weeks ago. This powerfully fragrant herb accents some of my favorite hand soaps, I thought at the market, but I couldn’t figure out what to do with the herb in the kitchen. Intimidated, I put off experimentation until my friend David Siefker offered me some of this pungent herb from his … Continue reading Braised Chicken Thighs with Lemon Verbena

jonathantnMay 21, 2017July 10, 20171 Comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, French, Lunch, My Recipe, Wine

Can’t Mock this Cassoulet

My inelegant recipe with tinned beans may not meet Elizabeth David’s standards but makes a delicious meal with less fuss and improves upon the “quick” version with which I started. Continue reading Can’t Mock this Cassoulet

jonathantnApril 1, 2017April 1, 2017Leave a comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, My Recipe, Snacks and Appetizers

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

jonathantnOctober 4, 2016October 5, 2016Leave a comment

Asian, Dessert, Dinner, Entrée, Salad, Soup, Vegetarian, Wine

Wine group celebrates 50 tastings

Our wine tasting and dinner group that began meeting semi-monthly in early 2011 gathered over Labor Day weekend to mark our 50th tasting together. Our tasting format is fairly simple. Members volunteer to host the group usually on a Saturday evening. We typically choose around eight wines to pair with food (usually begin with whites and end with bold reds). In our first year together, we … Continue reading Wine group celebrates 50 tastings

jonathantnSeptember 3, 2016September 4, 20162 Comments