The crust, made with white wine, white whole wheat flour (here is one I like) and 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 find that as ... 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 »
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 »
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 »
