Posts Tagged ‘tomatoes’
Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato-Butter Sauce
Since my wife and I are foodies, our recent trip to Curacao included hitting one of the ten top ranked restaurants (according to Trip Advisor) each day we were there (we managed eight). So when I came home, my first gourmet night was a little nerve-racking: How could I compete with the extraordinary dishes we…
Read MoreTurkey scallopini in lemon sauce
This dish was inspired by our new friend, Chef Massimo Zingaro Fidale, on our recent visit to Italy. His simple but oh-so-delicious Veal Scallopini in Lemon Sauce was so tasty I couldn’t stop thinking about it. However, as usual, I changed it; Canadianized it if you will. In my version, I use turkey scallopini and…
Read MoreVeal with Olives and Grape Tomatoes
At this time of the year, I get an abundance of small grape tomatoes. They are delicious as a snack but I get so many, I have to think of dishes to prepare with them. (The larger tomatoes don’t ripen till late in August here). This is one I hadn’t tried before and since we…
Read MoreNicoise Salade
Top chefs everywhere argue what constitutes an “official Nicoise” salad. Lyonnaise Chefs insist it is only fresh ingredients with no fish or vegetables. Chefs from other French regions, as well as Western afficionado’s, beg to differ, saying that potatoes and haricots verts (green beans) are integral to the original recipe. Others say there must be…
Read MoreCaponata
I love discovering new Italian dishes that I’m told are basic, traditional masterpieces that everyone knows. Unfortunately, I wasn’t born an Italian, so it’s all news to me. This is yet another dish with only one name. And it is amazing. The fusion of flavours makes perfect sense once you make it. But I would…
Read MorePork Chops with Fresh Tomato, Onion, Garlic, and Feta
I’m not really a fan of pork chops but since Costco had a great sale last weekend, I ended up with a pile of them in my refrigerator. One of the recipes I tried that really was amazing was this one. The topping was so fresh and tangy that it offset the drab taste of…
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…
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