Category Archives: VERY CULINARY

THE HOT OIL WILTS THE SPINACH AND THE CRISPY BACON ADDS TEXTURE AND FLAVOR TO THIS SALAD. 6 to 8 cups young spinach leaves, washed well, trimmed 2 oz. fresh button mushrooms, stems trimmed, sliced 3 thick slices bread, crusts removed 1/4 cup sunflower oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 6 oz. sliced bacon, chopped 2 […]

Eggplant Caponata is one of Sicily’s essential dishes. Pronounced ka·puh· naa ·tuh, it is an eggplant salad–more like a relish–made of eggplant, onions, bell pepper, celery, and tomatoes with briny olives and capers, and spiked with vinegar. There are many variations of this tasty eggplant salad. 2 medium eggplants Salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1 […]

There is something fancy about a molded salad that gives off cruise-ship, or 5-star restaurant vibes, and this Gazpacho Aspic Mold does not disappoint in its taste or presentation. 1 lb. ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon white wine […]

This salad features Stilton cheese, walnuts, little gem lettuce, and the delicate inner leaves of romaine, with a fruity dressing. 2 medium heads Belgian endive 2 heads Little Gem Lettuce, shredded, or about 4 cups shredded inner romaine lettuce leaves 1 large ripe pear 2 oz. Blue Stilton cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) Walnut Dressing: […]

This 1950s Chopped Salad brings back the simplicity of that era. How interesting at the time to use an unusual Middle Eastern staple, Garbanzo beans. 2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon of powdered mustard 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese A good grind of fresh, cracked pepper A grind of fresh sea […]

To many who live in Southern California, the Palm Style Gigi Salad is the best salad in LA. Rob Lowe recently recommended it as his favorite salad. Mix together: 1/3 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons of white or red wine vinegar. 2 well-crushed garlic cloves. A grind of sea salt. and Blend […]

Southern Turkey Meatloaf   INGREDIENTS 1 package of ground turkey (1.25 lbs, no more than 2 lbs) 1 cup of fresh bread crumbs chopped in a food processor 1/2 large onion diced or 1 small onion diced 1 small can of tomato paste mixed with 1 can of water 1 egg beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons […]

HOW WE BAKE A TURKEY: (If frozen, “thaw completely!” in the fridge… this can take days, so plan ahead). Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees (f). Remove the whole turkey from the packaging (remove neck & giblets), rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out, and dry with paper towels. Remove pop-up timer. Place turkey in a […]

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE — 4 or 5 yellow squash — 1 large onion (diced) – Cut. squash in half lengthwise, then into rounds… and boil in slightly salted water just until tender. — Drain. — (OR pan sauté the rounds and the diced onion –  seasoned in the pan – and cook in a splash […]

BREAKFAST CREPES – Whether you like whole wheat or white flour crepes… breakfast is a great time to serve CREPES. A sweet crepe with sautéed bananas is one of our favorites, as good as breakfast gets! RECIPE CREPES: 3/4 c flour 1/2 c cream and 1/2 c milk 1/4 c granulated sugar 2 TBS brown […]