Monday, August 19, 2013
Summer corn is delicious, but when it’s grilled to perfection and slathered with garlic aioli and cotija cheese it’s outrageous. This is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Why would you take perfectly delicious all-on-its-own summer-sweet corn on the cob and slather it with garlic aioli and cotija cheese? Because it’s totally, totally awesome, that’s why. Anyone who’s…
Friday, August 16, 2013
One of my most favorite summer cooking activities is making fresh tomato sauce. There’s simply nothing else like it in the world. Shopping and eating locally is easy in the heart of the summer, and I love visiting the farmers’ markets to fill my fridge and countertop with peaches and berries, zucchini and string beans, eggplant and okra—and everything in between….
Monday, July 29, 2013
Heirloom tomatoes get a quick roast before being placed atop a bed of Dijon-vinaigrette dressed mustard greens and scattered with gorgonzola for an easy summer show-stopper. It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here! Tomato season, that is, and I’m as excited as I am every year at this time as I begin cooking up some fabulous meals featuring this lycopene-packed…
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Sick of drinking water? Add your favorite herbal tea bags to a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator and let it brew for about an hour so it’s ready whenever you are. In my house, it’s the go-to beverage all year long. Everyone enjoys a cold drink on a hot summer’s day, whether to remain hydrated or just because…
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Last year at this time I was on fire mixing up a whole slew of strawberry-inspired libations. Here’s the round-up: Strawberry margarita Strawberry bourbon lemonade Strawberry caipirinha Strawberry mojito Strawberry basil martini Today’s girlie pink libation is a variant of last year’s tequila-based martini (“The Rachel”). But I made it for my vodka-loving husband a few days ago and it…
Friday, June 28, 2013
I have a special place in my heart for strawberry gelato, and this recipe that includes a soupçon of balsamic vinegar for complexity and features fresh summer strawberries is everything. I’ve been loving my local summer strawberries this past month, and you can find a round-up of my fave strawberry recipes here. Alas, this year’s strawberries are quickly coming to an…
Thursday, June 27, 2013
It’s important to think out of the box when it comes to crostini. After all, with so many wonderful vegetables from which to choose, why should tomatoes have all the fun? Today’s recipe was inspired mainly by having some extra pesto hanging around the fridge after using it in a fabulous pasta dish with garbanzos and blistered cherry tomatoes. And,…
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
When gorgeous red strawberries are mixed with spring lettuces, spinach, scallions, and diva cucumbers then dressed with a citrus and thyme vinaigrette and topped with crunchy toasted almonds, you’ve got yourself one fabulous salad. And sometimes a photo is all you need, especially when more details and similar berry-based salads are here and here. Because strawberries aren’t just for mojitos, margaritas, ice…
Monday, June 17, 2013
Nothing beats a traditional lobster roll, but a few slices of avocado and scatter of micrograms adds creaminess and color. A modern twist on a classic. I adore a classic lobster roll. Full stop. Yet as a culinary artist of sorts I revel in taking a traditional dish and bringing in new flavors and ingredients for a contemporary twist. Also, to…
Saturday, June 15, 2013
(Update 2014: For a rockin’ lobster roll video, click here.) * * * * * Why do so many lobster rolls suck? (rants The Nutrition Doctor) This question vexes me greatly given how simple it is to make the classic New England sandwich. I can not count the number of times I’ve paid hard-earned money for a sub-par lobster roll—a…
