Confession: I licked the plate. I mean. Wouldn’t you? Asparagus Risotto topped with Prosciutto Wrapped Jumbo Scallops & garnished with Tomato Concasse & Parsley. Licking the plate is acceptable behavior while cooking a mouth-watering meal for one. Although, Truffle (my cat) sent me a few judgmental/jealous looks. I’m a 20-something spinster and I’m okay with [...]
This is the healthiest thing I’ve made in a long…LONG time. After a big lunch and late afternoon snacking, I looked at the clock and could not believe it was nearly dinner time! I wanted something light and satisifying. I saw these strawberries at my grocery store earlier in the day and could not say no. I [...]
Yes, it is the last day in March and I am blogging about a meal made on March 17. I have some explaining to do, but first allow me to introduce my not-so-corned-beef-and-cabbage St. Patrick’s Day dinner: Fennel Crusted Boneless Pork Chop with a Black Currant-Orange Pan Sauce and Braised Sweet & Sour Savoy Cabbage. [...]
In an ideal world, I would make fresh dinners every night and bake beautiful desserts everyday….well maybe every other day. Unfortunately, there is a little thing called life that gets in the way. I can’t focus on cooking when my apartment/kitchen is a mess and I am lacking ingredients & time. Since I constantly dream [...]
Was “spring forward” a hard adjustment for anyone else? I felt a tad off balance all day. I remedied my discombobulation with a springy-spring dinner at 8pm (?!). The flavors reminded me of spring and the long fusilli pasta I used literally had a ‘spring’ to it! Now, this is how I like to welcome [...]
How have I been away from my blog this long?! It has been a busy weekend filled with traveling and family, which has kept me away from the keyboard. No worries though, I’ve been eating lots of sweets to make up for it . Because one celebration is never enough, I have been treated to [...]
I love cheese. Cheese is my friend. Creamy Parmesan Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragu I’ve been on a SERIOUS comfort food kick. In my mind, nothing says comfort like cheese. I cooked my polenta with 2% milk, and stirred Parmesan and Mascarpone at the end. I kept my polenta fairly plain, to act as a [...]
Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. Fettuccine Alfredo with Truffle Oil and Chives Served with Arugula & Tomato Salad Dressed in Basil Oil & Fig Balsamic. Sauvignon Blanc. Truth be told: I am not the BIGGEST fan of Fettuccine Alfredo. All of the dried pastas with goopy store bought sauces (slime), I’ve had in [...]
After an entire week of melty cheese sandwiches for dinner (exhibit A, exhibit B), I wanted my Friday dinner to be special. I usually treat myself to a nice fish and make sides to pair. The Fresh Seafood Department at my local grocery store had several beautiful choices, however; the only fish that spoke to [...]
I like to think that I will own a little cafe one day. Pastries, espresso, fancy sandwiches, wine, petite desserts…It will have it all of life’s guilty pleasures . Speaking of guilty pleasures, tonight I had a craving. A craving for crusty Italian bread with a delicate center. This bread I speak of goes by [...]
