Monthly Archives: November 2012
Turkey Redux
Turkey and White Bean Soup Turkey with Wild Mushroom Sauce Turkey and Porcini Risotto Turkey and Rice Croquettes Although I usually shop for food daily, last weekend I bought large quantities of fresh produce from one of our farm stands, … Continue reading
Italian-Ate Stuffed Turkey Breast
This is, in my opinion, the most elegant way to enjoy turkey and stuffing. All of the butchering is done prior to roasting, so carving and serving are neat and easy. My preparation makes maximum use of the turkey breast, … Continue reading
Salad of Kabocha Squash, Green Olives and Blue Cheese
This time of year, I can’t get enough of the sweet, rich flavor of winter squashes. For any lover of butternut squash, kabocha is a revelation. It’s sweeter and creamier than butternut, with a deeper orange interior. Because of its … Continue reading
Potato Galette
This is a great side dish for a variety of meats/fish/poultry, and can even be a lunch by itself, with some salad and cheese. It’s more French than Italian, and I make it from time-to-time, when something refined and festive … Continue reading
Flounder Stuffed with Kale
We are enjoying fresh, local wild flounder on the East End of Long Island now, so I thought I’d take advantage of it while I can. Usually, I’d opt for a quick-cooking pan-fry for thin filets like these. But a … Continue reading
Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
My friend Kathleen made meatloaf for a group of friends the other evening, using a mix of ground beef, pork and veal, and it was so delicious, I decided to try my hand at making one. The ingredients, she assured … Continue reading
Scarlet Runner Beans with Chorizo and Quinoa
These beans have a deep, velvety flavor, and when combined with a grain, are a great one-pot meal. Without the chorizo, this could be an entirely vegetarian dish, but the chorizo adds that smokey hint of paprika that I love. … Continue reading
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