I know, it is another soup recipe. This Cauliflower Soup has become one of my favorite soups to make and eat. I puree the soup with my immersion blender, so it is smooth. The flavors are layered with cauliflower, potato, cayenne, Monterey Jack cheese and garnished with chives and bacon. The soup leaves a nice…
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans
We had friends coming for dinner and were trying to be creative and try something new, without being too complicated. I really like that Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans is easy and can be made in one hour, so this was perfect! The mustard and olive oil give the chicken thighs a really nice…
Sake Fried Rice
I have been looking for a really good Sake Fried Rice recipe. So this is a combination of an old and a new recipe. Our friends own a Sake brewery, so I wanted to make sure I include their Blue Current Sake in the recipe. After you cook the rice, chop the scallions and the…
Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Herb Crust
We made this Rack of Lamb with roasted vegetables, you can put the roasted vegetables in the oven for 30 minutes before you put the lamb in, and they will both be ready at the same time. They both cook at the same temperature, bonus. You can coat the lamb with the crust ahead of…
Chorizo and Seafood Paella with Cauliflower
This Chorizo and Seafood Paella with Cauliflower is a Paleo version of paella. Instead of using rice I used cauliflower. It looks a little different but the flavor and texture is exceptional. Once you have done the prep work, it comes together very quickly. I love how the flavor of the saffron is so subtle…
Sausage Herb Stuffing
This Sausage Herb Stuffing is another recipe from Grandma Toots. I have it hand written in my book, there are no measurements, just ingredients. I taste tested these amounts and it tastes just like Grandma’s did. Isn’t it interesting how much the smells and the taste of food reminds us of our childhood? I chop…
Bolognese
Our family loves Bolognese! This is the perfect weeknight bolognese. You can serve it with any pasta of your choice or spaghetti squash or spiraled zucchini. It is really good with a caesar salad with baked croutons. I love to cook it in the oven, I think it enhances the flavors and it makes the whole…
Pork Chile Verde
The first time I made this was at our dear friends home in Connecticut. I have always loved chili. I like chicken chili. I like beef chili, and I really like this Pork Chile Verde. It is another one pot meal, that is really easy to make. It is so easy to put together,…
Grilled Shrimp Tomato Avocado Salad
I made this Grilled Shrimp Tomato Avocado Salad and put it in a mason jar for a group boating party. The kind of party where you have four boats rafted together and you pass food from boat to boat. It is spicy, fresh and perfect for twelve people. Just grab a fork or a spoon and eat…
Lamb Stew with Vegetables
This stew is made with lamb, carrots, potatoes, green beans and turnips. We first made this stew in Paris when our youngest son Brian was on the track team. We had three young men from the Netherlands team staying with us for a track meet. I tripled this recipe thinking that there would be enough for Peter…