Summer Entertaining-Who Wants to Do Dishes?
Is your summer house full of guests this weekend? There is a trick to hosting guests and keeping your sanity. As far as meals are concerned, I think it’s best to have defined plans and inform your …
Edamame Quinoa “Pilaf” with a Fresh Herbed Chiffonade
Quinoa is one of my favorite gluten-free grain substitutes which is high in protein, calcium, iron and magnesium. It was the "super food" of the Incas and appreciated in the Andes for centuries and …
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Watercress Bisque with Sauteed Scallop Garnish
Saute 1/4 cup of shallots in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Once lightly carmelized, add two bunches of fresh Watercress with bottom part of stems removed. Salt to taste and saute for 5 …
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Grilled Salmon with Watercress Cream
I use my grill year round from sweet summer corn to Veninson tenderloin. My favorite way to have a Salmon steak or filet is on the grill with just a bit of salt and pepper, some citrus and a drizzle …
Crostini
Have a good quality, serrated knife/bread knife that is at least 12 inches long. Set aside a cookie sheet brushed with olive oil. Have either salt or Parmasean cheese ready to sprinkle and freshly …
Bruschetta
I love how the old world has a name for every dish, even if it’s just toast with something on it. The Welsh have Rarebit (toast with cheese sauce), the French have Croque Monsieur (bread with …
Two Fall Soups
Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with Crispy Chorizo Garnish and Grilled Zucchini Bisque The North Fork farm stands along Routes 25 and 48 are stocked with the colors of autumn. The green of the …
Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with Crispy Chorizo
Red peppers are available year-round and are often overlooked in soup making. Grilling or charring red peppers in your broiler will give them a smoky flavor that perfectly accompanies a hearty …
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Radish, Granny Smith Apple and Watercress Salad with Sang Lee Farm’s Citrus Vinaigrette
Radishes are in season from May to October and Watercress from April through November. Although Granny Smith apples are available year round in any supermarket, they are in season locally through the …
