Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, peeled and snapped where naturally bends 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter or truffle butter 1 shallot, minced 1 cup peeled and diced chef potatoes (thin skin) 8 ounces shitake mushrooms 1 cup chopped leek, whites only (wash well) Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 4 cups chicken stock or mushroom stock […]
This recipe can easily provide two meals. Asian noodle bowl first night and simmering soup with Asian meatballs the second night. Ingredients 1 package organic ground chicken 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained 5 cloves garlic 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled 6 -8 green onions, peeled 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons gluten free […]
Watermelon Gazpacho 1 large tomato, pureed 1/2 serrano chile 1 yellow pepper, minced 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced red onion 1/2 cucumber, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 […]
I am a big fan of Cooking Light Magazine. I find many inspirations including today’s dish. Gluten free butternut squash mac-n-cheese. Perfect with a glazed ham or roast over the holidays, this gives a great smooth and creamy dish that actually starts as a bisque soup. We can make two recipes using the base of […]
Well, being a Gallagher I have been introduced to some foods that may not have immediately met with pleasure. I am recreating some dishes with a more modern twist. My Mom used to tell us everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day and marveled in a boiled dinner. I, on the other hand, had no […]
February is jam packed with holidays including Mardi Gras. While making a true gumbo can be time consuming to get that dark roux just right, I found jarred Gumbo base at The Fresh Market. There are essentially two types of Gumbo. There is the creole gumbo, usually prepared with seafood and the low country gumbo, […]
Ingredients (Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup) 8 ripe tomatoes, tops cut off and quartered 2 red peppers, remove seeds 1 teaspoon bloody mary seasoning (St. Armands Spice and Tea Exchange) Pinch celery salt Sea salt Fresh ground pepper 2 shallots peeled and halved 2 cloves fresh garlic, smashed. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fresh minced […]
Ingredients 1 garlic minced 1 pound ground chicken (I prefer organic if possible) ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon gluten free soy sauce 2 teaspoons finely minced ginger 2 Tablespoons minced cilantro (plus extra for garnish) 6 scallions, thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish) 2 cups chicken stock (see below) 1 bunch bok […]
Fresh from the farm comes zucchini, kale and summer squash for this rustic soup. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread from Bavarian Bread Company and a nice arugula salad and there you have an autumn supper. Serves approximately 6 Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 […]
To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month I set up a grilled cheese bar loaded with marinated grilled mushrooms, assorted cheese like gouda, provolone and aged Parmesan and a platter of arugula, tomatoes, sliced yellow squash and fig spread along with a meat board of prosciutto and salami and assorted breads. Wait until you dip your […]
