Cold weather is coming and with Covid still keeping us more or less restricted to the house, it’s time for comfort food. What could be more comforting than your own personal hot savory pie? One thing I really like about this recipe is the absence of a bottom crust. You know–the one that never quite… Continue reading Individual Chicken Pot Pies
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Spinach & Strawberry Salad
The traditional dinner salad is most often an unexciting food. Ditch that classic iceberg lettuce studded with cherry tomatoes in favor of this taste treat. These flavors will burst in your mouth from the first bite to the last. Whether you serve it in the heat of summer, or as a year-round starter, this dish… Continue reading Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Salad as the Main Course
My favorite meal is a fresh salad, transformed to a main course with the addition of a grilled, or roasted, or sauteed piece of meat or seafood. This recipe is a more sophisticated version, with colorful and tasty endive taking the place of standard greens. Salmon is a great go-to for this dish. If you’re… Continue reading Salad as the Main Course
Bœuf a la Bourguignon
First, how does one pronounce that impossible looking name? “Bœuf,” French for “beef,” sounds like a cross between “bif” and “buff.” Say it quickly and you’ll be close enough. “Bourguignon” is bu̇r-gēn-ˈyȯn. Just remember that the letters “g-n” are pronounced in French as though they were “n-y.” But, you don’t need to pronounce it to… Continue reading Bœuf a la Bourguignon