I cooked our sea bass on the grill and as per the instructions of our wonderful fish monger. I sprinkled the fish with salt, pepper, and lemon and cooked it “skin down” on a 400 degree grill (not directly over the flame) for 10-12 minutes. Perfect! The asparagus risotto recipe belongs to Chef Marco Canora, … Continue reading
Homemade Corzetti With Alfredo Sauce (vegetarian)
It’s a cold, rainy, grey day. This is what I made for lunch. Enough said.
Chicken-Fried Chicken
I found this recipe in an advertisment for Texas Pete hotsauce! I don’t eat alot of fried food, but this sounded like fun and it’s not a heavy fry; the chicken is not buried under a greasy, crusted topcoat. It calls for regular chicken breasts, but I, instead, used chicken breast tenderloins. It’s surprisingly delightful … Continue reading
2010 Ransom Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Anyone who knows me, knows I love French burgundies. My pinot noir is always French. But recently my wine supplier, Carl, from Central Liquors, suggested I try this wine. Now…..I won’t say I never stray, I rarely stray. Yet with this wine, my head was turned and I am interested! And it’s not French….it’s American. … Continue reading
Garlic Shrimp and White Beans
This “oh so easy” recipe comes from Bon Appetit magazine. It packs a punch! Serve it with a loaf of crunchy crusted bread. (4 servings) 6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided 2 dried chiles de arbol 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh 1 1/4 cups chopped tomato (about 8 oz.) Kosher salt, … Continue reading
Red Wine, White Wine, Fine Food Too! 