Who doesn't love Bruschetta on a soft summer evening? To me, it conjures up the end of a leisurely day at the beach in Southern France where I grew up! It's usually served over little toasted baguette slices as an appetizer. Here, basically all I do is add canned tuna, and serve it over mixed greens. It's superb, it's festive and it's no fuss! Whats not to ... Read More »
Hearty Turkey Chili
This turkey chili is hearty and satisfying! It is filled with beans and uses a relatively small amount of extra lean ground turkey breast (with no skin or dark meat mixed in—check the package label) so it is not only luscious but heart-healthy as well. The hint of chipotle and balsamic vinegar give it a little "kick" that is just right! The addition of cornmeal at the very ... Read More »
Tuscan Shrimp with Beans over Polenta
A simple down-to-earth dish with a rich Tuscan flavor. The white wine, fresh tomatoes, baby spinach (you can also use kale, escarole or arugula) and cannellini beans are just delightful with shrimp served over polenta: Que c'est bon! It's so quick to make, you'll want to wait until just 20 minutes before dinner to throw it together, so that the shrimp is just perfectly ... Read More »
Halibut in Wine Tomato Broth
So simple and easy, so full of flavor and so beautiful on the dinner table! It's a "throw"-everything-in-a-pan-and-just-bake-right-before-your-guests-arrive kind of dish! The white wine, fresh tomatoes, cilantro and turmeric all blend in perfectly with the halibut. I created this recipe a long time ago and now I prefer to make this dish with either Arctic char or Alaskan wild ... Read More »
Fresh Tomato Olive & Basil Galette
The crust, made with white wine, white whole wheat flour (here is one I like) and extra virgin olive oil is so quick and easy to make, you can whip it up in less than 5 minutes-really (Watch me make it in my kitchen here)! I use a store-bought simple tomato marinara sauce, so that's one less thing to fuss about. You can of course make your marinara sauce from scratch but I ... Read More »
Tuscan White Bean Soup
This may well be my very favorite soup. It's hard to just declare that because I love all my soups, but all right, I'll just say it--It's just perfect! That little touch of white wine just makes this soup divine! I have recently updated this recipe to include whatever favorite "greens" you like, right before you are about to serve it. I especially love this soup with fresh ... Read More »
Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian (vegan, depending on the beer you use) chili has bold Southwestern flavors and is so heartwarming on a cold wintery night-- Perfect by a roaring fire with your honey...but also wonderful for the whole family! I like to use fresh grilled corn briefly roasted in a hot oven for this recipe. It gives the kernels that wonderful fire-roasted taste that adds a ... Read More »
Galette with Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
Made with my rustic savory galette crust, this is wonderful as an appetizer because you can slice it and eat it with your fingers--no need for silverware here! I use my Simply Cipollini and my Simply oven-dried tomatoes with a little fresh goat cheese (I use a full-fat rich flavorful one but use it sparingly-- a little goes a long way!), fresh thyme as there you have it! ... Read More »
Turkey Bean Pot-au-Feu
A pot-au-feu is one of those French family favorite feel-good comfort stews (typically made with beef) that simmers slowly in the oven or in a slow-cooker for a long time and fills the whole house with wonderful smells. I make mine with turkey (you can also make it with chicken, see my tip below) and lots of beans and it's absolutely divine! I love to cook it in a slow-cooker ... Read More »
Tabbouleh Salad
This Tabbouleh Salad is so quick and easy to prepare! You don't even have to cook the bulgur wheat--Really, you don't! All you need to do is throw everything into one bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the bulgur wheat can soak up and absorb all the wonderful "juices" and flavors! It's a perfect summer salad that goes with just about everything. I just ... Read More »
