Sage Julep
In this twist on the Kentucky classic, sage stands in for mint, and Meyer lemons are added for a unique winter cocktail. Ingredients 36 fresh sage leaves – 30 torn in half (1/2 cup), 6 left whole for garnish 5 Meyer lemons or regular lemons – 3 quartered, 2 sliced for garnish 6 Tbs. light brown sugar…
Allspice Braised Chicken Thighs with Golden Raisins and Pearl Onions
Every so often I force myself to dig through my spice cabinet and reorganize, which is a game of Tetris considering this is what it looks like. That space measures a mere 12″x 18″, which I don’t think is even big enough to fit my cat Vinny. While I’m deep in the bowels of Madras…
Simple Blueberry Cream Cheese Tart
This insanely easy tart is a perfect last-minute,HOLY CRAP-PEOPLE ARE COMING OVER-I NEED A DESSERT PRONTO-dessert! Do yourself a favor and keep a package of store-bought puff pastry in your freezer at all times. It will come in handy for moments like this and when you’ve got a buttload of veggies that are about to…
Veracruz-Style Grilled Fish (Pescado Veracruzano)
Nothing says summertime more than whole fish on the grill, accompanied by some fresh veggies, salsas, and various ecoutrements. If you can manage to get a pretty backdrop of the ocean, some cold adult beverages and a beautiful sunset, I’d say you’ve got life figured out my friend. The tomato-based sauce for this fish is…
