Monthly Archives: January 2012
Swiss Chard Three Ways
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
Braciole of Chicken
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
Colorado Lamb Shepherds’ Pie
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
Pasta with Smoked Salmon, Arugula and Lemony Breadcrumbs
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
Dinner for One–Smoked Salmon Hash with Tuscan Kale
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
Pork Milanese, Florida-Style
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
Dinner for One–Salad with Roasted Peppers and Soppressata
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
Chicken Scaloppine with White Wine and Shallots
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
Orzo with Zucchini, Almonds and Lemon
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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