Sometimes it’s such a relief to cook for the same number I cook for all summer long. It must sound funny, but it’s actually LESS thinking for me. I don’t have to hold back on amounts like I do when cooking for the family or testing recipes and even then half the time I end [...]
People say that the memory of smell is one of our strongest and when I smell my mom’s Spaghetti and Meatballs I am transported. Suddenly, I’m looking up at my elders, hanging onto pant legs, bickering with my brothers and feeling unbelievably wrapped in home and love. My mom and dad are here for a [...]
Tomato, Leek, Brie Linguini 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 large leek, cut in half lengthwise, thoroughly washed, and thinly sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced 3 tablespoons white wine 4 ounces brie Salt and pepper to taste Prepare enough linguini for two while making the sauce. Melt the butter in a [...]
Black Bean & Jasmine Rice Soup We often serve this soup with Pico de Gallo. 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, diced 1 large green pepper, seeded and diced 1 dried Ancho chili, reconstituted and minced 9 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 16-ounce can [...]
Our good friend, Jim Amaral, is a baker and owns a fabulous statewide bakery called Borealis Breads. He uses organic wheat grown by farmers in Aroostook County (or “The County” as it’s called) and has done more for the quality of bread making in the state than any other business around. He and his family [...]
Melon and Israeli Couscous Salad This salad was inspired by a local restaurant called Market on Main (M.O.M.). It seemed like an odd combination, but I’m always trying the interesting dishes on menus. The tart fruits – grapes and citrus – really give this dish the punch that makes it great. I can find Israeli [...]
1/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and grilled 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, or 2 teaspoons, minced 8 oz. snap peas or 2 cups 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons dill 6 oz. feta cheese 1 cup couscous, uncooked [...]
This is the time of year when I crave green vegetables by the bushel-full. Kale, broccoli, swiss chard, green beans, spinach – it all sounds good to me. So when Chlöe asked for Spinach Balls as I was headed to the grocery store this week, this is what came… Green, Green Pasta Spinach Balls They [...]
This menu is one that became a column somewhat recently, but the link will expire soon, so I post it here for you instead. It might make a nice entertaining menu for a smaller group of people – maybe for a Sunday night meal or if you are feeding guests from out of town. The [...]
Because what could be better than homemade bagels? I must confess that years ago, before I had the hang of making bread by hand, I attempted bagels. It’s a sure thing that when someone uses the word “attempted” that the results perhaps were not stellar. And by not stellar I mean shriveled, wrinkley and hard [...]
