Something simple yet complex enough in flavor to change leftovers into something flavorful. Sue up veggies that you have from the holiday. For me it is fresh green beans and Brussel sprouts. 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup plain vegetable oil, (soy, corn, or peanut oils are best) 1/3 pound forest ham, diced, or […]
When I awoke this morning with these beautiful looking sizzler sirloins in my refrigerator from Butcher Block on 17th Street, I decided to change my recipe today. While the sirloin sizzlers are fantastic on the grill, our weather report this week brings several spring showers so why not make something in a sauté pan with […]
The Super Bowl is a great excuse to eat all those snack foods you try to avoid during the year. And why not, it is one day! Chicken wings, sweet potato chips, chili knockwurst and Hungarian salami chili are all on our menu, thanks to Geiers Sausage Kitchen. And don’t forget a sweet treat. This year […]
SARASOTA, Fla. – Delicious authentic Peruvian cuisine. Even the Peruvian chefs from other restaurants in town dine here a few times a week. The national dish Jalea is a flavor bomb in excellence while the ceviche and tapas plates win high praise. Start with a pisco sour or mojito and linger over plates of roasted […]
Rib Eye Coffee Pan Blend: Ingredients 1/2 cup freshly ground coffee 1/2 cup coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 (14 to 16 ounce) rib-eye steaks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions To prepare the coffee blend, combine all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. […]
Adapted from Bobby Flay’s recipe Serves: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup chardonnay vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, plus 2 teaspoons whole leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 Japanese eggplants, halved 2 small poblano chiles 1 red […]
When I was a child my friend Paige Calhoun and I would make cocktail hot dogs in Pillsbury crescent rolls and mini sandwiches with food colored cream cheese to celebrate the New Year while listening to WDRC in Hartford, Ct. Recently, Paige shared that she keeps that tradition going with her son and his friends. […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian chicken sausages, casings removed (Butcher Block homemade sausage. 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 pound fresh pasta cooked as directed (locally I use Peperonata pasta […]
Serves 12-15 Ingredients ½ gallon clam juice 4 cups. chopped ocean clams ½ gallon milk 1qt heavy cream 2 cups. Chopped onion 2 cups. Chopped celery ½ lbs. diced apple wood bacon(thick cut) 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs 1 cup. Fresh chopped chives for garnish 2 lbs peeled and diced sweet potatoes(par cooked) ¼ cups chopped […]
by Chelsea Alaine Ferguson It is hard for me to believe that next week is Christmas. Perhaps it is because I am still running the AC in my car, I have not wrapped my gifts or I have yet to have a glass of eggnog. Regardless, I must begin the count-down, it is 7 days until […]