Monthly Archives: June 2010

June 30, 2010

Bloody Mary Halibut

You either love them or you hate them. A great Bloody Mary will either make you barf, or prevent you from puking up last night’s bar tab. This classic drink, said to have been created at Harry’s Bar in the 1920′s, is famous for curing the dreaded hangover. The basic combination of equal parts vodka... read more →
    June 23, 2010

    Perciatelli with Garlic Scape Pesto and Baby Scallops

    While walking through Whole Foods the other day, I noticed that garlic scapes had made their annual debut. For only about two weeks of every year, farmers markets, and some grocery stores are flooded with these curly-Q link delights. Once upon a time, these scapes sat on the top of every farmer’s compost heap, but... read more →
      June 18, 2010

      Duck Breast Saltimbocca with Blueberry Compote

      Believe it or not, I made this entire dish using only four ingredients. That’s what’s great about cooking. As long as you have quality, fresh, and flavorful ingredients, you can create an elegant meal with just a little bit of  imagination. As I’ve done in the past, I take classic dishes such as the Italian’s... read more →
        June 15, 2010

        Grilled Cheese Trifecta

        Grilled cheese reminds me of my childhood and I’m pretty sure that memory goes for most people as well. When I was little, I would go to friend’s houses to play and their parents would make us grilled cheese sandwiches for after school snacks and I noticed that everyone’s parents made it a little bit... read more →
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