Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Sole with Beurre Blanc Sauce “Went soul searching – couldn’t find a damn thing”. That’s one of my more favorite quotes, and most apropos with what should have been a more exceptional dish. Humble self-reflection is … Continue reading
Butternut Risotto with Cornmeal-crusted Shrimp: You spin me right “rind” baby, like a cornmeal-crusted-shrimp. The evils of my cassette-tape-driven adolescence have truly caught up with me and I am left helpless simmering with an autumn risotto. Although I can’t get … Continue reading
It’s true, I really don’t like beer. Ok, that’s not entirely true. I “like” certain beers “occasionally”, I just prefer other libations. Don’t get me wrong, a Belgium Leffe, Stone Pale Ale, or an incomparable Guinness can completely hit the … Continue reading
Panko Chicken with Tomato Pan Sauce: On the heels of an otherwise pleasant autumn day filled with moments of lethargy, I decided to start an afternoon fire, again, and welcome V home with a subtly romantic dinner. With a sense … Continue reading
Chicken & Dumplings: I was stewing today – on a variety of topics rolling around in my head. But it all went away with the thought of stewed chicken and dumplings. I will often take those fluctuating moods that come … 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
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
