The Perfect App For Gluten Avoiders…and the People That Love Them

  Imitation = flattery. I stole this idea from a restaurant in Ohio, but riffed a bit. Start with a few basics and make it your own. Serve as an app, side salad or top chicken paillard. Combine Ingredients: 1/2 colored pepper, finely diced Large tomato or handful of cherries, diced Pickling cucumber, peeled (orContinue reading “The Perfect App For Gluten Avoiders…and the People That Love Them”

Mussel Mania

You don’t need much to make mussels delicious (and nutritious). Steaming them in water or throwing them on a hot grill would work. BUT a few pantry staples up the game and make you look like a genius. Ingredients: De-bearded and clean mussels from the fishmonger (love that word). Ask if they’re good to go.TheyContinue reading “Mussel Mania”

Among the World’s Easiest Appetizers

Seriously, it's hard to make this one complicated. Also I love the jarred white beans from my Italian grocer and am always looking for ways to use them. It's gluten free! Vegan! Cheese lovers can add that too! Roasted peppers can replace the tomato! Am I shouting?! Take one jar or can of your faveContinue reading “Among the World’s Easiest Appetizers”