I'd write a thank you to Mark Bittman at the New York Times, but he's probably busy coming up with 18 ways to use parsley for next week's article (as a base for a garlic herb paste for pork roast, Mark?). Anyways, his recent ode to zucchini struck home. It's super cheap and plentiful. Plus,Continue reading “5 Ingredient Pasta (6 if you sprinkle Parmesan)”
Category Archives: Kitchen Help
710 WOR JAM TIME
I’m back! And just in time to guest host on 710 WOR, 6-10 am east. I will keep it short and sweet so you have time to download the FREE app to listen anywhere in the country (you can call too!) http://www.iheart.com/mobile/ I had a bowl of overripe peaches and load of guilt for wastingContinue reading “710 WOR JAM TIME”
Gary’s Green Beans
The love of my life prefers veggies with flavor. And this one fits the bill. I've made versions inside and out. But today the stove had to support an already crowded grill. Any onion, shallot, or garlic (!) will work, but the red is pretty. Ingredients: 1 red onion, halved and sliced into half moonsContinue reading “Gary’s Green Beans”
Meat-free Monday (or Tuesday or…) Pasta
I kind of daydream about this pasta. Ok I do daydream. And it's EZ! Throw it together – no deep thoughts. Altogether 3 steps. Cook pasta, blend pesto, roast tomatoes. Dot with ricotta and you're wishing for a spork :)! Don't go all crazy with the pesto recipe either – use your hands for measuringContinue reading “Meat-free Monday (or Tuesday or…) Pasta”
Heat Wave Summer Corn Salad
It's either this, or watermelon. You can make it in any weather, but stove free cooking makes best sense in summer. Even children don't usually object to corn. And you can sub just about any raw or cooked veg. 'Nuff said – it's hot. 4 ears of corn, cut from cob (yes, raw) Giant handfulContinue reading “Heat Wave Summer Corn Salad”
Not Breakfast Salad
Breakfast rice, nuts & fruits. I've adapted this from The French Women Don't Get Fat Cookbook. The original calls for protein rich quinoa, but I opt for brown rice. Both options are gluten free and the nuts add protein regardless. Eat before a beach holiday or after splitting a bottle of wine (plus some reallyContinue reading “Not Breakfast Salad”
Party Pops
You could skip adding the wine, but why would (should?) you? Yes I'm back from my holiday and boozing up the ice pops just in time for a heat wave. Judge if you must. Btw, once you start making fruit pops, you may never go back. The secret, in as much as there is one,Continue reading “Party Pops”
No Regrets Antipasto
My magazine copy is tattered, but the link works just as well. Every time I make this app I thank Ina Garten out loud. It's super easy but tastes like lots of effort was made. Plus it's summer heat friendly. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-artichoke-salad-recipe/index.html Consider this one for July 4 and beyond. Don't forget to hide some forContinue reading “No Regrets Antipasto”
Nearly Perfect Chicken
For the record, I didn't call it that. My son did…right before he polished it off. It's really a no recipe, recipe I learned from my mom. She baked it, on just about any piece or part over a lifetime of cooking. I put it on the grill and for the first time in aContinue reading “Nearly Perfect Chicken”
“I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” Pasta
Despite the season our local farmer’s market had some hot looking tomatoes last week. They couldn’t be from around here, but family genetics make me desperate. Saturday would be mozzarella, tomato & basil day. Friday would be grilled lamb and pasta with a raw (crudo) tomato sauce. It’s super flex, requires no measuring and exceptContinue reading ““I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” Pasta”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 