This was great fun! Although lamb is not my favorite protein Ken really loves it so I went for it. The recipe we used actually called for goat shanks but Ken was adamant that he would not eat “a” goat. … Continue reading →
Here’s an easy weekday chicken stir fry. You have to get a hold of some ingredients which may require a trip to an Asian food store. Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry cooking oil 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 yellow … Continue reading →
Here is a fabulous recipe! Our good friend, slow traveler and fellow blogger Jerry posted this one. Thanks, Jerry. Risotto al Granchio e Gamberi Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 6 Tbs. olive … Continue reading →
The weather is perfect for stew and this recipe from Shannon really fulfilled its hearty promise. Squash, Pepper, Chard, and Corn Stew 1 medium onion, diced 3 – 5 garlic cloves, chopped ¾ pound banana squash, peeled and cut into … Continue reading →
I didn’t know what I really felt like eating tonight. With about a half of a roasted chicken in the refrigerator, I knew I didn’t want it just plain. I started cooking some onions, garlic, red peppers and kale and … Continue reading →
Inspired by my great friend Lyn to blog more frequently, I decided to share the recipe for these yummy biscotti. Dinner last night included Shrimp Tikka Masala, basmati rice and many fresh and flavorful veggies from Anthony’s garden. I couldn’t … Continue reading →
I haven’t been doing the Photo Hunts with any regularity but when I saw 12 as the prompt, I knew I had a good shot for it. Twelve signs of the zodiac on the clock tower, Piazza San Marco, Venice, … Continue reading →
I got a wonderful Christmas present from one of the kids at school– 2 dozen quail eggs. With help of Theresa, Josh and Kathryn, peeling all the little eggs, we made beautiful deviled eggs. After adding finely chopped fresh tarragon, … Continue reading →
I thought it was a great idea but… My dish really was a failure. Well, to be perfectly fair–it needs some work, especially better artichokes. I used frozen artichoke hearts and they were pretty flavorless and watery. I marinated them … Continue reading →
I had an idea–a culinary experiment and it almost worked. Well, to be honest, it really did work. I had a finished product which used the ingredient of the week and tasted good. Here it is: Brie and Broccoli Frittata … Continue reading →