Food, Travel, and Cooking!
A very easy dish to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day or any other day! I’m a big fan of Colcannon and think it would be an excellent accompaniment to the lamb. Makes 2 Servings 4 lamb chops For the Sauce: 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. chopped shallots 2-3 Tbsp. Irish Whiskey 1/2 cup beet […]
I’ve made this for Easter Dinner but think it would make a lovely “company” main course anytime of the year! Makes 6-8 Servings 3 lb. boneless butterflied leg of lamb, ask your butcher to do this for you. ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried oregano 3 cups chicken stock(see below) […]
These are so tender and flaky they’re best eaten as soon as they are baked. However, you can make them ahead and reheat until hot at 350F without any problem. You can also freeze, thaw then heat until hot. I like to serve them with salads or soups. It impresses the hell out of people […]
I’ve stopped counting how many times I’ve cooked these peas! I have even reheated the leftovers for lunch and eaten them with a piece of crusty bread! The peas are a delicious accompaniment to Veal or Roast Chicken. Makes 6 Servings 3 lbs. fresh green peas (about 3 cups), don’t use large peas as they […]
I’ve been making this fresh tasting soup for many years and it’s always a welcome first course for dinner or a main course with multigrain bread or soda bread (recipe below), some cheese, perhaps an English cheddar or Scottish cheese. The addition of ginger and lemon gives the soup a nice zing. Our local carrots […]
This pudding is always welcome at our house! It’s makes a delicious light ending to Spring dinner or any other dinner for that matter! We love it! It calls for Meyer lemon juice and rind. If you can’t find Meyer lemons, save making the pudding until you see them. I buy them at Costco and […]
The pasta is infused with the wonderful fragrance of fresh lemons. A small serving is perfect with a main course of fish, spot prawns, chicken, veal or lamb. Although a bit rich it could be a main course with say, an asparagus vinaigrette for starters. If you can find Meyer lemons, they are wonderful used […]
Whenever I made this soup, there were always compliments forthcoming from one of the executives I cooked for, which is why I named it after him! He loved it! It’s an easy soup to do and I have substituted cooked, pureed butternut squash for the pumpkin when I happen to have it on hand. Soup […]
I adore brioche. There are croissants and then there’s brioche! If you are a little wary of baking with yeast, this dough is for you, all that’s required is a food processor. Brioche is a sweet dough and is wonderful lightly toasted with jam or whatever you choose. I made a delicious shrimp salad sandwich […]
Known as Orzotto in Italy, this is a delicious change from regular risotto. The Orzotto would be great made in the early fall when local zucchini can still be available. I have substituted leeks & peas for the zucchini & carrots too, adding a few tablespoons of snipped chives & perhaps a bit of fresh […]