The most successful vegetable plants from my garden on The Veranda were the shishito pepper plants. I always tried to pick them before they turned red and spicy, but even when I missed a few, they were not particularly hot or tough. To make this delicious and healthy snack, I just preheated a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat, […]
There is nothing better than some wine and cheese deliciousness with a friend! I had a meeting on 6th and 23rd, so I took a walk over to Eataly afterward to pick up some hard-to-find groceries and bought some fresh figs ($3 each), some marinated olives (about $12 per pound), and Capriccio Tres Latti Cheese […]
This is one of my favorite snacks and is super simple to pull together. Slice a fresh or leftover baguette into 1/4 inch pieces, and brush with a mixture of diced, fresh garlic and olive oil. Place under a broiler until lightly toasted (2-3 minutes on low heat). Turn the slices over and repeat […]
Just a little snack after work….
Tonight I made Artichokes with Lemon and Dill Aioli. Very simple stuff, and very delicious. For two servings, boil two large artichokes for 8 – 12 minutes in salted water, until tender when pierced with a fork. In a bowl, whisk together two cloves of garlic (forced through a garlic press), the zest and […]
