This Chicken Tikka Masala blew my other attempts at curries out of the water. The chunky, flavorful, savory sauce with the charred, spicy chicken is FANTASTIC. The unexpected combination of all those spices is just incredbly delicious. Pair it with some nice fluffy rice and warm naan bread. My husband couldn’t get enough of this … Continue reading
Every once in a while, I need some creamy, cheesy pasta! This is one of my all-time favorite pasta recipes. It’s fast and easy, but still has this fantastic, indulgent flavor. The salty prosciutto and the fresh green asparagus are perfect additions to this grown-up Mac and Cheese. Serve this with some warm-from-the-oven Focaccia and a … Continue reading
Do you feel like cooking something new and interesting? Then try this fantastic Black Cod! It’s light, tasty and different. The Asian flavors are terrific and it’s pretty easy too. I found some great, fresh-caught, Icelandic Cod at Wholey’s Fish Market that worked perfectly. Don’t try this without the pickled radish. The marinade for the fish is … Continue reading
I always get anxious for fresh produce in the spring. Last week, I stopped at the local farmer’s market and was devastated to learn it would be TWO weeks before their snap peas came in. Sigh… Summer tomatoes are a long way off yet as well. But if you want that bright summery flavor without … Continue reading
Chicken Piccata is one of those easy weeknight dinners that is still so tasty and elegant that I never get tired of it. It’s lemony and buttery with a little hit of sour from the capers. Capers are little unopened flower buds that are pickled, giving them a pleasant tangy flavor that really works in … Continue reading
If you live in Pittsburgh, and you haven’t visited Wholey’s Fish Market, you need to drop everything and drive to the Strip District now! They have an amazing assortment of fresh seafood, with tanks full of fresh fish and lobsters. My boys attempted to catch some with their hands, but were stopped just in time. … Continue reading
I am loving Creme Fraiche right now. It’s got a rich tangy, creamy flavor and I just can’t get enough. Creme Fraiche is basically cream cheese’s snooty and sophisticated French cousin. There are a million and one ways to use it, but this easy, fresh, summery dessert is simply perfect. Max, my taste-tester thought so. … Continue reading
We are living in a great age of pizza. It’s exciting to see restaurants launching new, tasty and just plain weird pizzas – octopus anyone? These days, there seems to be a wood-fired oven pizzeria on every street corner, guaranteeing perfectly crisp crust with those lovely blackened edges. Sure, grease-ladened pepperoni pizza has it’s place … Continue reading
Ever since I first tasted this succulent sandwich I have been looking for excuses to make it again. It was that good. Something about the flakey crust with the nutty, melting cheese just does it for me! I also love how easy it is. It’s the perfect quick, yet elegant lunch. And it pairs beautifully … Continue reading
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