Creamy Sausage Gravy on Toast with Tomato Relish
I think we all can agree that we have been eating loads of food other than butter and jam on toasted bread long before the food cognoscenti decided that 2015 was the year of “toast”. I realize that as I write this, fancy “toast” is probably out and crostini is back in. How do you…
Orzo with Spring Green Veggies, Feta and Almonds
I really love super simple pasta dishes that come together quickly but are full of flavor. Let’s face it, we all need to eat more vegetables and recipes like this make it exciting. There’s a bit of white wine in here, so make sure you use something that you want to drink. I mean after…
My Darling Clementhyme
Simple syrup, a common cocktail ingredient, is nothing more than equal parts water and sugar. Herbs, citrus, and spices can be added to the syrup to liven up holiday drinks. To make a virgin version of this drink, substitute sparkling wine with seltzer. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 11 thyme sprigs, divided 1 bottle sparkling wine,…
Ratatouille Succotash with Herb Pistou
In honor of Bastille Day, I decided I wanted to make a ratatouille with all the beautiful summer vegetables I found at the farmer’s market in Prospect Park this past weekend. It’s always such a pleasure to make ratatouille when all the veggies are in peak form, and in my mind, it’s a dish that…
