Grilled Pork Chops with Black Olive Tapenade and Roasted Summer Vegetables is the perfect dish to welcome in the warm weather. So many peeps love to fire up the grill – but for those of who cook inside such as yours truly – this can easily be done on your handy dandy grill pan. The brine is key. And the chops only need to brine for 30 minutes. The recipe […]
So you’re itching for a calzone. I mean, who isn’t? Put the phone down. Forget about the menu. Do you really need all of that extra grease and salt? But listen to me, and listen closely: You can make the calzones yourself. I swear to Baby Jesus. Just buy the pizza dough. I mean, honestly, you should always have some balls of pizza dough rolling around your freezer for moments […]
One of the side effects of being a food snob is that takeout eats make a rare appearance on my kitchen table. This is also the result of being a control freak, a lova of cooking and a gal who rocks some killer food allergies. But, a hankering for Chinese food hits the best and worst of us at any given time. And so, a pot of Hot and Sour […]
My Smoked Salmon Platter is always hit on the holidaze. But honestly, The Boy and Husband love it anytime. The cream cheese/horseradish spread gives things a kick, as do red onions and capers. Serve on toast or crackers. It’s always a delight!
Zahav hummus is a foodstuff from the Gods. Fortunately, the restaurant owner Michael Solomonov put out an amazing cookbook that features the recipe for it as well as the recipes for countless dishes served at the esteemed restaurant located in Philadelphia. My husband and I have dined at the actual Zahav on occasion but not nearly enough. It is so nice that I have my hands on this beautiful cookbook […]
