Curried Cauliflower Salad

Salad, Vegetable, Vegetarian Entrees
February 25, 2012 The taste of food has temporarily (I hope) turned to mud.  Very sad face.  I can taste certain things — like vinegar (which tastes bland), lemon and salt.  I can also taste sweet things sometimes.  Any kind of salad is my favorite food and has been since I was probably 7, but  I have to {More...}

Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup

Chicken, Soup
On  a day when I lost my first clump of hair, and was generally feeling sorry for myself, a wonderful person, a cancer survivor and a mom of one of my most fantastic students  brought me this most delicious soup for dinner.  Thank you so much, Kristin for thinking of me — for reaching out {More...}

My New Favorite Vegetable Salad

Salad, Salad Dressings, Vegetable
January 15, 2012 In a serving bowl toss fresh corn, edamame, blanched and cooled green beans, diced avocado and a few toasted cashews.  Moisten with dressing (recipe below), top with fresh sprouts and a drizzle of hemp sees.  DUH-LICIOUS! Dressing: 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped shallot 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh {More...}

Tyler Florence’s Dad’s Meatloaf

Beef, Entrees
The best meatloaf I have EVER eaten! Eh-heh-ver!  I made half of this recipe and had enough for 3 meals from it.  Use a meat thermometer to test the doneness — it should be about 175 degrees when it’s ready to come out. TOMATO RELISH: extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic {More...}

Butternut Squash Panzanella

Salad, Vegetarian Entrees
December 31, 2011 Serves 6 4 c. peeled and diced butternut squash (1/2″ dice) 1/2 cup + 2 1/2 T.  olive oil 1 T. chopped fresh sage gray sea salt (or whatever!  this is what the original recipe called for) and freshly ground pepper 1/2 lb. Brussel sprouts, ends trimmed, sliced in half 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced {More...}

Chicken Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Tortellini

Chicken, Soup
December 26, 2011 Chicken Meatballs 4 links organic chicken-apple sausage (or equivalent ground chicken meat) 1/2 cup fresh bread , crumbs (2 slices fresh white bread ground up) 1 egg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper extra-virgin olive oil {More...}

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Chicken
December 20, 2011 Serves 4 to 6 Don’t brine the chicken longer than 30 minutes or it will be too salty. To crush the panko, place it inside a zipper-lock bag and lightly beat it with a rolling pin. This recipe doubles easily and freezes well. INGREDIENTS 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2cups water 1tablespoon plus {More...}

Brown Butter Nuts with Rosemary and Thyme

Appetizers, Nibbles, Nuts about Nuts
10 cups mixed nuts such as pecans, cashews, whole skin-on almonds, Marcona almonds, and peanuts 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only Directions Preheat oven to {More...}

Roasted Potato Stacks with Thyme

Potatoes, Vegetables
December 18, 2011 INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Make the garlic oil: combine the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan and slowly warm over low heat until fragrant. Do {Tags: } {More...}

Steak Salad with Watercress, Shallots and Stilton

Beef, Green, Salad
December 7, 2011 Last night’s dinner. umma-umma-umma-yummmmmmmmm!! Serves 4 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard Kosher salt 12- to 14-oz. strip steak or rib eye (1 inch thick) Freshly ground black pepper 4 large shallots, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 cups) 6 cups (lightly packed) {Tags: , } {More...}