Deviled Bacon & Eggs: Deviled eggs represent that quintessential party dish that exudes evil while being mysteriously wholesome. So – let’s add bacon. Our neighbors threw their annual Pig Roast party next door, and V was quick to surmise the … Continue reading
Scallops with Zucchini Ribbons in Fumet Sauce: I love pasta – Equal parts slippery and satisfying with infinite possibilities. For some, pasta can be evil with the threat of carbs and calories unless you’re running 5 miles every day. The … Continue reading
Yet again, in an effort to not let go of summer (…you too?), we continue to push the envelope on variations of traditional summer flare. In New England, the summer season always seems short. Although this year was much warmer and … Continue reading
Indecision is the combination of being temporarily brain dead and equal parts greed – because you just want it all and can’t decide which one. Indecision of course is then proportionately compounded when there are two in the discussion – … Continue reading
Veal Sausage Ragù and Chicken Cannelloni: It goes without saying that ragù is in the top ten of most everyone’s comfort list. However, equally gratifying is the infinite variations that can be composed with the simple addition, or subtraction, of … Continue reading
Swordfish in Parchment with Salmon Cream Angel Hair Pasta: In an effort to not let go of summer, we opted for swordfish but with a few twists. Since the heavy rain dowsed the grill idea, we went for the parchment … Continue reading
Pulled Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Peaches and Spanish Rice: Just can’t seem to get away from experimenting with slow cooked pork. The art of it truly is centered on the mass variety of rubs, sauces, and accompaniments that can be … Continue reading
Tomato Soup with Spicy Crab & Shrimp: The fruits from our laboriously disappointing garden this year yielded a miniscule selection of eggplant and cucumbers, and a variety of fresh tomatoes. However, V successfully made several batches of refrigerator pickled cucumbers, … Continue reading
Smoky Slow Roasted Pork with Parsnip Puree and Diable Sauce: After a few days of assimilating two new kittens into our home, a feat of both patience and endless energy, it reminded me of smoky slow roasted pork shoulder. The … Continue reading
Seared Sea Scallops with Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi in Lobster Bisque: After a week traveling up the coast of Maine and sampling many exceptional regional cuisines, it was an inevitability to be inspired by fresh lobster. We traveled first to Camden, Kennebunk, … Continue reading
