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
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Farfalle with Sweet Peas and Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Sweet green peas, sautéed mushrooms, and heavy cream make this springy, earthy, and rich pasta dish come alive. Continue reading Farfalle with Sweet Peas and Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Mushroom Galette
Mushrooms take well to several cheeses: Bleu, Brie, Swiss, goat cheese. Continue reading Mushroom Galette
Green Apple Salad with Honey Roasted Walnuts and Smoked Bleu Cheese
Crisp green apple salad with thin slices of Granny Smith apple, honey roasted walnuts, and smoked Bleu cheese over Bibb lettuce with apple cider vinaigrette. Continue reading Green Apple Salad with Honey Roasted Walnuts and Smoked Bleu Cheese
Braised Chicken Thighs in Mushroom Cream Sauce
The mushrooms add plenty of rich braising fluid for the chicken as they cook. Heavy cream and Dijon mustard add another depth of flavor. Continue reading Braised Chicken Thighs in Mushroom Cream Sauce
Salade Lyonnaise ou Niçoise?
My recipe mashup starts with standard ingredients for a Lyonnaise salad and with haricots verts and red potatoes added from a Niçoise salad Continue reading Salade Lyonnaise ou Niçoise?
Lady Peas in Season
Southerners delight in field peas of all varieties harvested in the summer: black eyed peas, purple hull peas, butter beans, crowder peas, and lady peas. Continue reading Lady Peas in Season
Ample Applause for Apple Cider Vinaigrette
I made this apple cider vinaigrette dressing recipe last weekend for an arugula salad with roughly chopped, honey-roasted almonds for dinner guests who loved it. Continue reading Ample Applause for Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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
Place at the Table 