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 Beet, Blue Cheese Salad
You will notice a distinct, earthy aroma when you are roasting the beets, which is one of my favorite smells in the kitchen. This Roasted Beet, Blue Cheese Salad is a combination of your favorite lettuce, soft blue cheese, all dressed with a walnut oil vinaigrette, with just a little bit of fall in the…
Whole Striped Bass Baked in Salt
I love trying recipes that I have never done before. This Whole Striped Bass Baked in Salt is certainly one of them. It may look and sound more difficult than it is, but, I promise you the results are worth every single step. We are so lucky to live in an area that has such…
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…
No Bean Chicken Chili
Try this delicious No Bean Chicken Chili and I guarantee you won’t miss the beans. When I was in the corporate world, in another life, we would have potluck lunches around the holidays. This chili is what I would always make; with garnishes. I would prepare it on the stovetop and transport it in…
Simple Salad Dressing
When I lived in Paris, my dear friend Madeleine taught me how to make this Simple Salad Dressing. I have not bought a salad dressing in a store, since 2004. You can vary the dressing by changing the kind of vinegar (red wine, white wine, champagne, balsamic, lemon, lime, or orange), depending on what you are…
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…
CARROT SALAD SAKE LEMON DRESSING
I made this Carrot Salad with Sake Lemon Dressing for a special dinner with friends, who also happen to have a Sake Brewery in Maine (Blue Current Sake). The heirloom carrots were still at the market and they are so beautiful and so delicious. I used a mandoline to make the slices very thin, but you…
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…
Soft Boiled Egg Spring Salad
This is a salad lovers dream and will make everyone want to eat more salad. This Spring Salad celebrates spring’s healthy vegetables with the addition of forbidden rice. Forbidden rice is softer and smaller than wild rice, and once cooked, it turns a deep purple color with a nutty texture. We used fresh English peas,…