Well, well, well, we meet again. Under the most favorable of circumstances. That is, of course, because I come bearing a great recipe. A simple and easy recipe that is delectably satisfying. The cedar plank and rosemary add a depth of flavor to the salmon, beautifully complemented by a white wine cream sauce. Now, here’s…
Dinner
Seared Sea Scallops with an Apple Cider and Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
I love sea scallops. Big, beautiful sea scallops. You know when you have your mind set on one dish you really, really want to make for dinner? Yeah, that happened. And the grocery store was out of those big, beautiful scallops. So, we improvise. It’s a critical and necessary function of cooking. Nonetheless, I settled…
White Wine Drenched Shrimp with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spaghetti Squash
This dish is an all-time favorite. I mean, sous chef approval is a serious label and this has recipe earned it. There are so many complex elements to this wonderful marriage of flavors. Yes, I hear you: another shrimp dish? And, well, admittedly yes. I am a seafood addict that is currently in denial and…
Spinach and Arugula Salad with Raspberries, Avocado with a Red Wine-Dijon Vinaigrette
I am really, really excited about this salad. It’s perfect, seriously. It has the savory from the goat cheese, a bite from the red onion and the creaminess of the avocado. It’s simple – yet so complex – and in unison, delicious. Folks, this salad is a simple elegance. It’s wonderful as an appetizer and…
Tomato & Burrata Salad with a Basil Chiffonade
Burrata [boor-rah-tah]: Creamy, luscious goodness. Imagine buffalo mozzarella infused with cream. Yes, you’ve got it. A silky, heavenly mozzarella cheese. As a recovering caprese salad traditionalist, burrata has truly changed how I envision my perfect caprese. It might not be available at your local grocery store but a specialty grocery store or cheese shop likely carries…
Chilean Sea Bass with Brandy Creamed Leeks and Mushrooms
Sea bass is definitely at the top of my list for favorite food contenders. Given that hot dogs and Kraft macaroni and cheese dominated the top of that list for a solid part of my childhood, this is a big step. But sea bass is light, flaky, naturally buttery and melts in your mouth – how…