Unconventional Wisdom

Risotto with Lentil Curry Puree & Cornmeal Crushed Shrimp

Risotto with Lentil Curry Puree & Cornmeal Crushed Shrimp: It’s a sunny afternoon, and although it’s 30 degrees with three feet of ever-so-slowly melting snow, there is a chorus of birds singing in the trees. In New England, the gap … Continue reading

Rillettes Race

Seared Rabbit Rillettes with Rosemary Polenta & Wine Crème Sauc

Rabbit Rillettes: I was wandering aimlessly through the market recently like a bored child. Actually went in with no plan or otherwise list of anything to purchase, just seemed apropos at the time as it was a nice market. Much … Continue reading

Completely Poached

Poached Pork Shoulder in Buttermilk & Garlic

Poached Pork Shoulder in Buttermilk & Garlic with Bamboo Rice Salad: It’s Christmas day, and the weather in New England is far from traditional with warm air and heavy rains. We had originally planned to be away skiing this week, … Continue reading

Breathe Easy

Asian Barley Soup with Ginger Meatballs

Asian Barley Soup with Ginger Meatballs: There’s nothing more annoying than a deep and uncontrollable cough that makes your brain hurt from the sheer act of it. After being diagnosed with bronchitis and days of non-stop coughing, I was filled … Continue reading

Eye on the Pie

Curry Chicken & Butternut Squash Pot Pie

Curry Chicken & Butternut Squash Pot Pie: I remember growing up with my grandmother’s many wise life lessons, particularly on how the choices we make in life define us at our core. Thinking you have made the right choice, and … Continue reading

Seafood Junky

Seafood Roulade with Yellow Pepper Sabayon Sauce

Seafood Roulade with Yellow Pepper Sabayon Sauce: This week, we were seafood junkies. Not just because we love all things seafood, but because of a specific inspiration. In our recent travels to Iceland, we had the most amazing dining experiences … Continue reading

Topsy Turvy

Pumpernickel Crusted Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Spaghetti Squ

Pumpernickel Crusted Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Spaghetti Squash: Turning things upside down, in life or work, can be a rejuvenating and enlightening experience. Like starting a revolution, the good kind, it’s the antithesis of thinking in the norm while shattering … Continue reading

Fire & Ice

Seared Cod with Pea Shoots, Zucchini Cake & Romesco Sauce

Seared Cod with Pea Shoots, Zucchini Cake & Romesco Sauce: We just returned from a long overdue vacation where we spent a full week in Iceland. It’s one of those destinations that when you tell people where you’re going, their … Continue reading

Naan Traditional

Clam Chowder Pizza with Fennel on Naan Bread

Clam Chowder Pizza with Fennel on Naan Bread: The best chowder I ever made was on Nantucket years ago using lobster shells to make fresh stock, smoked bacon from a local farm, and seafood pulled from the ocean that very … Continue reading

Swordplay

Honey Glazed Grilled Swordfish with Farro & Sundried Tomato Sala

Honey Glazed Grilled Swordfish with Farro & Sundried Tomato Salad: The seething debate that continues on the plight of honey bees still vexes me. Understood that there is a lack of clear specific evidence to any one thing regarding the … Continue reading