NYTCooking-Inspired Braised Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe
This luxurious, fuss-free dish has such depth of flavor and seriously, is so easy to put together. 10 minutes or so of prep, and then …
Jaques Pepin Style Shaved Brussel Sprouts
Happy 85th Birthday, Jaques Pepin! One of my favorite chefs – for his cooking style, warm personality, and encouraging spirit. Did you know he paints, …
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp with Fennel and Lemon
Here’ another old favorite from my “starving actor” Hollywood days when money was tight but we wanted to feed a crowd in style. Super simple …
Wild Rice Salad with Pecans, Mint, Currants, Scallions and Blood Orange Vinaigrette
A resurrected recipe I used to make with “starving actor” friends back in my Hollywood days… economical and delicious, it is perfect for those hot …
Pear Salad with Warm Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Riffing on my Ottolenghi-Inspired Fig Salad Medley, this version uses seasonal pear as the main “star”. Served on top of a bed of peppery baby …
Slow-Roast Early Girl Tomato Confit
I can’t seem to get enough Early Girl Tomatoes this summer. While they are wonderful fresh, simply cut with some salt and pepper, perhaps spiced …
Ottolenghi-inspired Fig Salad Medley
I have several of Yotam Ottlenghi‘s wonderful cookbooks and was delighted to have lunch at his restaurant in Islington years ago while in London. Gorgeous …
Greek Girl Grill Pan Lamb Chops
Though I’m 50% Greek, the truth is I’ve never liked lamb. I’m very particular about meats, at one time having avoided it altogether for 20 …
Yogurt-Pesto Marinated Roast Chicken
Some days I wonder if we’ll grow feathers, we eat chicken so often! But the truth is, chicken is so versatile and easy, it is …