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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Tuna Tartare
I apologize for not updating this site more regularly. I’ll be getting married this weekend, so I’ve been pre-occupied with all the preparations that involves. When I get back from my honeymoon mid-September, I’ll be able to add new recipes on a more regular basis. There is a wonderful restaurant in our town called the Gibbet Hill Grill. My fiancé and I went there last Friday for cocktails and appetizers. One of the appetizers was a delicious Tuna Tartare. It was a simple yet elegant dish. I knew at once that I would try making this at home. By my … Continue reading
Posted in seafood
Cantaloupe Sorbet
Cantaloupe was on sale at our local grocery store, and I bought more than I could eat before it went bad. This sorbet was inspired by a desire to preserve the fruit without adding excessive calories. It’s pleasantly sweet without being cloying, perfect for cooling off on a summer afternoon! 1 large cantaloupe juice from 2 limes 2 tablespoons honey Freeze your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s directions. Remove the seeds and rind from the cantaloupe and cut it into chunks. Place cantaloupe, lime juice and honey in a food processor and purée until smooth. Pour into prepared … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, diet friendly, frozen treats, fruit
Italian Meatballs
The September issue of Bon Appétit has a recipe for the Meatball Sliders served at New York’s The Little Owl. Both he meatballs themselves and the sauce are better than any I’ve tasted. They have taken over as my default meatball and sauce recipes. I made only a few minor alterations to the recipe to suit my own tastes. For the Meatballs: 1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix* 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/2 cup water 6 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground … Continue reading
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
A quesadilla is basically a dressed up grilled cheese sandwich. They’re incredibly versatile. Scan your fridge for leftover cooked meats and diced vegetables, and you’re halfway there. This is my favorite way to make quesadillas: Ingredients: 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, or to taste 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 large flour tortillas (burrito style) 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons sliced jalapenos 1/2 small onion, diced 1/2 tomato, diced Directions: Preheat grill. Season chicken breast with creole seasoning. Grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 6 … Continue reading
Posted in grill, Mexican, poultry, vegetables
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