Did you know that I've been publishing a weekly newsletter for thirteen years? Wow! Can't believe the Friday Four has been around that long. Four things, a Healthy Recipe, a Wine Pairing under $20, a kitchen tip and something to get creative with - thats what gets...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Sicilian Broccoli Olive Pasta 1 Bunch Rapini, Broccolini or head/bag of Broccoli 3 TB Olive Oil, divided 1 Cup Chopped Oil Cured, Kalamata or Castelvetrano Olives 2 Cups Chopped Red Onion 4 Cloves Garlic, grated 1 Tsp – TB Red Chili Flakes Sea...
https://youtu.be/bNtzM_0PEnw This easy and refreshing dessert comes together in snap and will make everyone happy with its bright orange flavor and toasty crunchy nuts! The ingredients in the dessert sing of Sicily. I’ve never seen so many gorgeous oranges! Not only...
https://youtu.be/SjRtiq31xjQ There are hundreds, no thousands of Sicilian recipes for cauliflower – one of the most prolific veggies on the island, as its long growing season lasts at least 5 months. But you might be confused, if after visiting you try to find a...
https://youtu.be/4Tomt4J7gBo I’m as guilty as others, when I think of Sicilian food, I think pasta with red sauce! But when you travel to Sicily you discover the incredible food from the Mediterranean like this fish dish we’re preparing here, and the beautiful,...
https://youtu.be/okVmuShnhb0 Since we can’t go to Sicily this week – I invite you to armchair travel with me through the wonderful food and wine of Italy. Each day I’ll post another recipe that is my interpretation – delicious and a little better for you – of a...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoky Black Bean and Vidalia Enchiladas 4 Large Vidalia Onions, sliced 1 TB Dried Oregano 1 TB Chipotle Chili Powder 3 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro + more for garnish About 16 Corn Tortillas 1 Recipe Smoky Black Bean Hummus 2...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Tamale Pie with Roasted Veggies Bag Cauliflower Florets 2 Large Carrots, Sliced 2 Large Parsnips, Sliced 1 Red Onion, Chopped 2 Tsp Each: Cumin, Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika 1/2 Tsp Each: Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 TB Extra Virgin...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Moroccan Style Chicken Marinade ½ Cup Olive Oil 8 Cloves of Garlic Grated 1 TB Cinnamon 2 Tsp Cardamom 2 Tsp Cumin ½ Tsp Cayenne Zest of 2 Oranges 5 LBS Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 2 Cups Chicken Broth 1 Cup Dried Apricots,...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe French Potato Thyme Tart 1 ½ Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, sliced 1/8” thick (a mandolin or very sharp knife are the best tools for this job!) 2 TB Unsalted Butter, Melted 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp...
Not only are we celebrating Presidents Day, we’re celebrating potatoes, too! February is the month for chocolate AND for our favorite spuds. There have been many fans of the potato in the white house, among them, John Adams, Andrew Johnson and Gerald Ford all named...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy Chicken Mole 3 TB Avocado Oil 8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper 2 Cups Prepared Salsa 1 Cup Chicken or Veggie Stock 2 Roasted Red Peppers, Chopped 6 Sun Dried Tomatoes 4 TB Golden Raisins 4 TB Natural Peanut...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Black Bean Chili 2 TB Avocado or Olive Oil 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion 1 Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper, Seeded and Chopped 3 Grated Garlic Cloves 2 (15 OZ) Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed 2 (15 OZ) Cans Fire Roasted Chopped Tomatoes ½ Cup Orange*...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Med Style Fish 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Large Red Onion, Chopped 2 TB Italian Seasoning 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1/2 Tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 1 Cup Dry White Wine 2 Large Cans (28 OZ) Fire Roasted Tomatoes 1 TB Chopped Parsley 2 TB Chopped Fresh Basil 2 LBs White...
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Oatmeal Crust Pizza 2 Cups *Oat Flour 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt 2 Tsp Italian Seasoning 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Large Egg 2 Large Egg Whites 2 TB Honey 2 TB Water 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil Step One Preheat oven to 400F. Combine oat...
