Posts Tagged ‘spy thriller’
Chicken and Grapes in White Wine Sauce served with Mixed Green Salad and Oranges (250 Cal)
As promised, the recipes from now on will be those suitable for a man on the “Dad’s Diet” (copyright 2021). The chicken is coated in a sexy mixture of herbs and flour and is light but tasty. The grapes are put in at the last minute so they still hold their texture and body. The…
Read MoreDrunken Pasta
I can’t think of a better dish during self-isolation (Covid-19). With all that extra wine sitting around, and not wanting to drink all day, I came up with a plan for dinner: drunken pasta. Now, despite using 2 cups of wine, don’t be alarmed. You won’t get drunk off this dish. It is, however, decadent,…
Read MoreVeal Scallopini Fettuccine
Sometimes you just visualize something that you haven’t seen before and based on your knowledge of what does and should go together, you create something special. This dish is one such experiment and it was amazing! INGREDIENTS 2 fillets of veal scallopini, cut into long, 1/4 strips long shaved strips of carrot fettuccine cooked al…
Read MoreGrilled steak salad with Arugula, Balsamic-glazed onions, Tomatoes, and Feta
This is such a simple salad but I think it’s one of the best ways to eat steak. INGREDIENTS (to serve 4) 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into half moons 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (good dipping quality) 1 tsp brown sugar kosher or sea salt black pepper…
Read MoreBraised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in White Wine
Looking for a great side veggie dish to go with your turkey? Nothing beats this family staple, though this year I changed it up, switching vermouth for white wine and porcetta for maple bacon. And don’t be stingy with the butter; it makes the dish. The aroma would be perfect for open houses! INGREDIENTS 1/4…
Read MoreOfficial launch of my debut novel!
After seven years of effort, my debut novel is finally here. New York Fried, the first in the Tales of the Artichoke Hart series, is a spy thriller full of international intrigue, suspense, character shenanigans, and a little humour. You can get a digital copy right now, immediately downloadable, to read on your Kindle, smartphone, tablet…
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