Posts Tagged ‘easy’
Radicchio Salad with Oranges and Olives
Radicchio Salad with Oranges and Olives is a light and refreshing first course salad that prepares your palette for the next course. The mixture of chicory family greens provides a pleasant variation on traditional salad. The orange and sherry dressing is light and does not overpower the greens. I pulled this recipe from the January 2008 issue [...]
Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut
Hähnchenschenkel mit Sauerkraut or Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut is a wonderful German inspired dish. You can find sauerkraut in different incarnations all around Europe and other parts of the world. Sauerkraut is fermented shredded cabbage. It is fermented with lactic acid, which imparts a sour taste. Paired with savory meat, it is [...]
Tranches de Jambon Morvandelle
I was searching for ways to use up my leftover ham from Old-Fashioned Ham recipe I made recently. I consulted many cookbooks and online sites. I ran across the recipe Tranches de Jambon Morvandelle from Julia Child in her book Mastering the Art of French Cooking. I have made a couple recipes from this cookbook and have had excellent [...]
Old-Fashioned Ham with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze
For Christmas and for Easter, I love to have ham. Every time I smell the aroma of ham baking in the oven, it reminds me of being a little kid on Christmas Day. I have to tell you that in my adult life, I have cheated and purchased pre-cooked hams. It did not happen this year. After this ham, I do not think I will purchase the pre-cooked in [...]
Chicken Piccata with Capers
This is my go to recipe when I want something good, low calorie and quick. Chicken Piccata with Capers is one of my favorite recipes. I can make this recipe start to finish in under a half hour. When served, it is beautiful on the plate but disappears quickly. This dish combines the juicy flavor of chicken breast with a tangy lemon caper [...]
Grandpa’s Corncakes
I do not make pancakes that often. However when I do, I make these pancakes. They have special meaning to my family and me. My grandfather used to make these for us when I was little before he passed away. My father, my brother and I enjoyed these corncakes. My dad tells the story of grandpa and me when I was two or three with these [...]
Warm Beef-and-Potato Salad with Béarnaise Dressing
When you think of a potato salad, you usually think of potatoes mixed with herbs and mayonnaise. I am a big fan of potato salad as a side dish at a summer gathering. I would have never thought of having potato salad as my main dish. After having the Warm Beef-and-Potato Salad with Béarnaise Dressing, I am a believer. This dish mixes [...]
Maple Sugar-Ginger Pork Roast
When it comes to pork roasts, this recipe is a keeper. This has to be one of the best pork tenderloin roasts I have ever had (sorry mom). Pork tenderloin is usually one of the pricier cuts of pork. It is juicy and tender and marinates well. I was very lucky to find it at $2.49/lbs. The flavors are spicy and sweet. There is little zing [...]
London Broil with Soy Citrus Mayonnaise
As steaks go, this is a pretty good one. London Broil cuts of beef are wonderful when marinated. This one is no exception. This dish marinates in soy sauce, red wine, orange and lemon juice, garlic and scallions. The beef has a sweet flavor that is complemented by the soy citrus mayonnaise. To contrast the flavor of the beef, I prepared [...]
Soppressata Pizza
I have never been a real fan of grilling pizzas. I have a gas oven and I prefer using the pizza stone. However with the Soppressata Pizza, grilling the pizza makes the dish. Soppressata is an Italian dry-cured salami native to Tuscany. This is one of my favorite salamis. I usually include soppressata for an antipasti platter when [...]
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