Chicken fried rice

It looks good, and it sounds good. But something was missing. Maybe because I didn’t use any oyster sauce? Was there too much soy sauce called for? It didn’t hit me in the right spot, although my husband loved it. I’ll try it again some time, and tinker with it a little.
Chicken fried rice
2 cups [...]

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Blueberry-almond clafouti

This week’s blueberries from the market were so plump and crisp, bursting with sweetness. They were so good to eat plain that I almost hated baking them, but I love clafouti so much that I had to make one with these little blue babies. I consider this a South Beach-friendly dessert, because it only calls [...]

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Sweet apple omelet

Here is another great dish from Gina DePalma’s best-selling cookbook, Dolce Italiano. We had this for dinner, with a salad on the side, but it would also be perfect for a brunch, lunch, or even dessert. The apples, sauteed in olive oil with sugar and cinnamon, were tucked inside the omelet, and the honey sauce on top was light and [...]

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Pizza fiorentina

So last week, I made this dynamite Sausage & Egg Pizza Tart, and, I confess, I am still on a bit of a pizza jag right now. One of the comments I received on the pizza recipe was from Monica, who runs a fitness website. She recommended a great looking Pizza Fiorentina, which can be made [...]

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Pasta frittata

Here’s a different idea for a frittata - try putting some spaghetti into your pan. It sounded like a good idea to me when someone suggested it, and tasted just great. I think I will definitely be making this again. Next time, maybe, I’ll use less spaghetti and add a couple more vegetables. It was quite [...]

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Sausage and egg pizza tart

My fascination and appreciation of Chef John’s cooking and his website continues to unfold and grow. I just tried another one of his video recipes tonight, and the fans cried out for more!
Sausage and egg pizza brings pizza to a whole new level. Beyond ordinary, it’s extraordinarily good. And even with my own tailored dairy-free modifications, I [...]

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Salmon-mushroom frittata

 
Here’s an easy and flavorful dinner that will go great with either a salad or roasted vegetables. Some rustic bread on the side and you’re set. This would also make a fabulous brunch. Enjoy!
 Salmon-mushroom frittata
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, sliced
10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 14-ounce can pink salmon, drained and flaked
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon [...]

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Puff pastry omelet

 
I served this on New Year’s day for brunch, and it was a beloved hit instantly. It makes a great presentation, and you can personalize it with your favorite additions to omelets - experiment. This delectable creation came to me courtesy of a dear friend. It makes enough for 2 pastries, and serves 8 - 10.  Enjoy!
Puff [...]

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Artichoke pie

 
Well, it’s five days after Thanksgiving, and I’m still in a food coma. I must have something light. This recipe works just right for me  - it’s flavorful, vegetarian, healthy, and I won’t walk away from the table feeling like a stuffed kishka. With a salad on the side, it’s the perfect way to start [...]

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Hollandaise Sauce a la Benedict

 
Any Benedict dish is known for the creamy and piquant Hollandaise sauce that is drizzled over a toasted muffin or roll with various enticing toppings. Traditional Hollandaise calls for butter, but using a margarine with no hydrogenated oils helps to make this sauce a healthier (though still rich) alternative. You can probably get as creative as you want [...]

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