Hot Pockets
Leftover roasted chicken is mixed with Latino spices and an offbeat combination of dates and capers in a satisfying filling for flaky baked empanadas.
Tag Archives: capers
B’stilla-dillo
I didn't expect to enjoy this unlikely mixture of ground beef, Moroccan spices, dates, capers, and almonds, but it was the perfect balance of salty, savory, sweet, and crunchy. I paired it with couscous and…
Salmon Glue
A trio of salmon recipes: Roasted with caper-anchovy butter; sauteed and served under a satiny beurre rouge sauce; and crusted with crispy rounds of potato, with a simple salmon mousse serving as edible glue and…
Big Boy Meatballs
This has become my basic meatball recipe for serving over spaghetti, along with any number of flavor variations.
Little Pillows of Cheese
The May 2009 Daring Cooks challenge featured Zuni Cafe's ricotta gnocchi. Mine used freshly made ricotta and a simple sauce of tomato paste, capers and butter.
Crusty
Halibut steaks are crusted with shredded potato and pan-roasted, then served with an unusual warm salad of red cabbage, spinach, pancetta, and nuts.
Paul’s Party, Part 1: Bits and Bobs
An overview of some of the food I prepared for a friend's going-away party: Spreads with fresh bread, roasted chickpeas, fried zucchini roll-ups, and watermelonade.
Tilapia: Variations on a Theme
Tasty tilapia from Asia to Italy: Five-spice tilapia with ponzu sauce and veggie-fied garlic noodles; and tilapia piccata over sun-dried tomato couscous.
I Need Help
Brown and white food may not be the healthiest, but it is so yummy. A veritable landslide of dichromatic meals, from pastas to baked goods to breakfast, with a finale of saffron-yellow fettuccine and leek…
Just Try Not to Think About It
Savory goat cheese souffles stay light as air even after deflating, and perfectly complement tender pork medallions with a mustard-caper pan sauce.