Corn is finally in season. I’m pretty sure that I spent the majority of winter on Pinterest patiently waiting to make every savory and delicious corn recipe the moment fresh corn appeared in grocery stores. And that moment when I finally saw fresh ears of corn? You would think I had won the lottery. But…
Side Dish
Crispy Fried Pickles
Who stole the pickles from the pickle jar? The sous chef stole the pickles from the pickle jar. Who me? Yes you. Couldn’t be. Then who? Okay, okay. It wasn’t the sous chef. It was the pickle monster (aka, me.). The word obsession probably doesn’t do my pickle infatuation justice. I originally planned to use Boar’s Head Pickle…
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Thyme and Cayenne
A few days ago my sous chef and I made amazingly delicious spicy honey chicken thighs and we were eager to get dinner finished all in one swoop (essentially all grilled – coincidentally without any dishes to clean!). Now, I clearly have an admiration for sweet potatoes – but I have to admit, I am not…
Smoky Corn Chowder with Sweet Potatoes, Shrimp and Applewood Bacon
It’s mid-March and this winter has been relentless – I suppose it wanted to have one last jab before the first day of spring this coming Thursday. Needless to say, we had gobs of snow and thus, a snow day. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful for the snow day but the warmer weather ahead…
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Cayenne
There is no hiding my admiration for sweet potatoes; not only are they tastier than your typical spud, they have significantly more vitamins and minerals. But who wants to hear about health benefits, right? I know I just want to talk about the yummy, creamy goodness of sweet potatoes. At least you know while you…
Crispy Duck Fat Smashed Potatoes
Knowing that I was making Seared Duck Breast for Valentine’s Day, the inner Pinterest-fiend in me began to churn. Duck fat fries? Duck fat pastries? Duck fat fried Vegetables? No, no and no. When I came across the recipe for Crispy Duck Fat Smashed Potatoes, I just knew. Love at first sight, executed on Valentine’s…
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onion and Bacon
You’re going to have to trust me here. Yup, I know. Most people don’t have a hankering for brussels sprouts, or baby cabbage heads as my sous chef refers to them. Even he had a baseless aversion to these beauties until… well, this recipe walked into his life (it’s a pretty permanent fixture now, too. And might I…
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…
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…