by Brian | Sep 28, 2017 | Recipes
The days may be warm still, but when the sun sets it gets chilly. These are the days when a warm and hearty meal is most welcome. From British meat guru Richard Turner here is a classic fall savory pie of distinction. Hog author Richard H. Turner describes this as one...
by Brian | Aug 3, 2017 | Recipes
This recipe is from 2011 and one Suzi and I return to each year. As tomatoes absorb the summer sun and sweeten, they become an excellent centerpiece for a summer tart. Side dish? Main dish? Yes and yes. In this elegant recipe, both potatoes and tomatoes are...
by Brian | Jun 5, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Ikaria is the tribute by Diane Kochilas to the native island of her family. Sunny, dry, even dessert-like, Ikaria is a land where people careful manage their resources, making every plant and animal and fish count. Here’s a perfect example, the Everything...
by Brian | May 5, 2017 | Recipes
Easter is the first great culinary weekend of the year. And it brings up that basic question: ham or lamb. This year it was lamb and it will be lamb next year, too. And, during the rest of the year, when we want a spectacular feast, lamb will be on our list. The...
by Brian | Mar 16, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I first posted this a couple of years ago. For Valentine's Day, Suzi offered a meal with duck breast. Such a substantial main dish demands a great side dish. I know we think of baked potatoes as simple. But if you twice bake them, and add caviar, then the duck on...
