Monthly Archives: January 2012

Swiss Chard Three Ways

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Swiss chard is one of my favorite green vegetables because the entire plant is edible from top to bottom.  I don’t see it on restaurant menus as much as spinach or broccoli, so when I see it, I always order … Continue reading →

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Braciole of Chicken

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

This is a simple but festive dish we made at Po Restaurant in the late 1990′s.  It’s a simple chicken breast, pounded thin, stuffed with a combination of pine nuts, raisins, parmigiano and parsley, then rolled, lightly browned, and braised … Continue reading →

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Colorado Lamb Shepherds’ Pie

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

A weekend ski trip with some friends in Colorado has inspired me to make a quintessentially winter dinner of Shepherd’s pie, using local Colorado lamb, ground for me at the local butcher.  I figured I’d take advantage of my temporarily … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Smoked Salmon, Arugula and Lemony Breadcrumbs

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

  This is a great dish to make when you have only a small piece of smoked fish and want to extend it into a meal.  This hot-smoked fish is as versatile as any salty condiment like anchovies or bottarga … Continue reading →

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Dinner for One–Smoked Salmon Hash with Tuscan Kale

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

At the farmers’ market, I found a vendor that smokes his own salmon using a hot-smoke method, rather than a simple cure.  This means that the fish is cooked, as well as smoked.  It’s firmer and drier than conventional smoked … Continue reading →

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Pork Milanese, Florida-Style

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

   For a last-minute dinner for four, I ran to Publix with no preconceptions about what I’d cook, except that it had to be quick and not use too many (electric) burners at one time.  I went right to the … Continue reading →

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Dinner for One–Salad with Roasted Peppers and Soppressata

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

  Soppressata is a natural with roasted peppers, in the same way anchovies are–they’re both very strong and salty, and pair beautifully with the sweetness of the peppers.  Last week at the farmers’ market, I bought some Florida red peppers–they … Continue reading →

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Chicken Scaloppine with White Wine and Shallots

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Adjusting to a new kitchen has been a challenge.  Every time I set out to make something, I realize I’m missing ingredients or utensils that I took for granted in my full-time kitchen in Southampton.  The biggest challenge, however, has been … Continue reading →

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Orzo with Zucchini, Almonds and Lemon

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

  On my first visit to my (new) farmers’ market in Florida, I was pleased to find some beautiful locally-grown produce that made me happy to be newly transplanted to the sunshine state.  There were zucchini, lemons, shallots and onions, among other … Continue reading →

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