Just in time for Thanksgiving!

Butternut Squash SoupServes 4-6 ( Read more... )

I can think of no better dish to serve this time of year. It is delish with some nice grilled salmon or pan seared white fish on top (like tilapia, fluke, sole, or flounder). Dredge the fish in flour, sauté in olive oil and butter and serve atop the veggies. Your guests/fam will think you're magic.

Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato SauteServes 4 ( Read more... )

YOU GUYS! The farmer's market has been so very kind to me today:

Poached Sweet PeasServes 2 ( Read more... )

Yum-yum-yum! This is a terrific recipe for your farmer's market finds.

I usually serve this as a bed on which to rest some delicious salmon, but it's great on its own as well. OR, use it to top a crostini of toasted baguette slices smeared with chevre. Impress your friends!

Balsamic Braised Swiss Chard Serves 2-4, depending on how hungry you are ( Read more... )

Hey! I know it's been a while since I've posted a recipe. I threw a birthday party for a friend last night - a tapas party - and thought I'd post this one. It's my version of a popular tapa called Pollo al Ajillo:

Chicken Wings with Paprika and GarlicServes: 6-8 as a tapa ( Read more... )

You guys, I concocted this last night and it is DELISH. Yes, the ingredients are v. specific, but blood oranges have a short season (like, now-ish), so hopefully you can take advantage...

Blood Orange Martini
Makes 2

3 ounces citrus vodka (you can sub plain or orange, but citrus makes it!)
1 ounce orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
4 ounces ( Read more... )

I know, I know - what's so special about this dish, it's three ingredients, right? Wrong - this one is THE BEST ONE you will ever have. I've always liked this recipe, and I usually made it with challah (challah back, yo!), but recently the Whole Paychek by me has been making loaves of brioche, and it just makes the most sublime French Toast. Here ( Read more... )

You guys, I'm like seriously: this is the best soup of ever.

I know, I know, most peeps are like, UGH, Split Pea Soup, RC? Really? Really! The secret is in the caramelization of the veggies!

It's a marathon recipe - the full on one takes about 3-4 hours, but if you're stuck inside with a hurricane coming, it's a welcome diversion. This recipe is ( Read more... )

Yes, that's right, I'm half drunk on Hurricanes right now. Here's the recipe I concocted because I'm missing some ingredients. They pretty much rock the damn house. Not unlike an actual hurricane. Puns!

F. U. Hurricane Sandy

2 ounces dark rum
2 ounces light rum
1 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce simple syrup
juice of 1 lime
juice of 1/2 lemon
orange juice
orange ( Read more... )

Irish Soda Bread

This is my version of my friend's Irish Grandma's recipe. When I make it, I actually will make it into 4 smaller loaves (one is just right for two peeps), and bake for 30-40 minutes. Freeze the rest - it makes SUCH a great addition to your breakfast table all year 'round - not just with your corned beef and cabbage!

INGREDIENTS
4 cups ( Read more... )