Chicken Tricks and Tortellinis
An in-depth guide to a basic roasted chicken, complete with my sure-fire gravy, crockpot chicken stock made from the carcass, and chicken soup with homemade tortellini.
Tag Archives: white wine
A Different Kind of Green Bean
An introduction to green (or fresh) garbanzo beans, and a recipe for prosciutto-wrapped chicken with sun-dried tomato sauce.
Scratching the Itch
A savory chicken and potato stew, laced with leeks and greens, and flavored with Dijon mustard. Perfect fare for fall and winter weather.
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.
Can We Keep It, Honey?
Fresh salmon is roasted whole, then transformed into a host of leftovers: Fillets served with green onion sauce and lemon-scallion rice, salmon frittata with corn and peppers, and dilly salmon-potato hash with shiitake mushrooms.
Halibut au Court Bouillion
Court bouillon, a French poaching liquid full of vegetables, flavors halibut for a light summer meal, then transforms into a slightly more hearty chowder the next night.
Angel Hair with Tomato-Mascarpone Sauce
A quick pasta dish comprised primarily of pantry staples.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Roasting cauliflower makes it both tender and nutty. My soup enhances that flavor with aromatic thyme and the tang of white wine.
Gemelli with Shrimp and Tomato Cream
I love the combination of tomato, cream, and bacon, and oddly enough, it pairs beautifully with shrimp.
Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana
I made veal saltimbocca for dinner tonight with three veal cutlets. I had a partial package of prosciutto leftover, so it was a good opportunity to use it up. I also did two sage leaves…
Green Salad with Pear Vinaigrette
A sweet and mildly tangy vinaigrette highlighting pears.
Braised Pork Chops with Tomatoes, Cream, and Porcini
This was the second time we’ve made these pork chops and they are really luscious. They do best with bone-in chops, as those stay moist longer than the boneless ones. We’ve served this with a…