Month: July 2009

Meatless Monday: Grilled Portobello Parmesan

Meatless Monday: Grilled Portobello Parmesan

Okay…so I actually cooked this on Tuesday but I liked the title Meatless Monday! A few comments… My new favorite grocery store — the Westside Market — had fresh ricotta when I was there on Sunday.  Fresh ricotta makes this dish even more delicious! I 

Baby Shower Tea: Leek Tart

Baby Shower Tea: Leek Tart

This tart couldn’t be simpler — the only ingredients are leeks sauteed in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper and frozen puff pastry.  It’s amazing how much flavor this tart has with so few ingredients. And, the puff pastry leads to an elegant presentation! 

Baby Shower Tea: Turkey Tea Sandwiches

Baby Shower Tea: Turkey Tea Sandwiches

Here is a delicious turkey tea sandwich with a yummy scallion cream cheese. A couple of tips to help you make beautiful little tea sandwiches… * Make sure the cream cheese is softened before making the scallion cream cheese * Try to find a very 

Baby Shower Tea: Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Baby Shower Tea: Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Here is a delicious smoked salmon tea sandwich with a wonderful herbed butter. A couple of tips to help you make beautiful little tea sandwiches… * Make sure the butter is softened before making the herbed butter * Try to find a very dense bread 

Baby Shower Tea Party: Tea Sandwiches & Tarts

Baby Shower Tea Party: Tea Sandwiches & Tarts

Here is a delicious smoked salmon tea sandwich with a wonderful herbed butter. A couple of tips to help you make beautiful little tea sandwiches… * Make sure the butter is softened before making the herbed butter * Try to find a very dense bread 

Mexican Spice-Rubbed Rib Eyes with Lime Butter

Mexican Spice-Rubbed Rib Eyes with Lime Butter

A short post tonight… Here’s a great spicy steak rub!  Not much to modify here — although I would make sure to use some kosher salt. We served the steak with corn and a slaw similar to the one from Tostada Night.  A nice summer 

Grilled Pound Cake with Mexican Chocolate Sauce and Tropical Fruit

Grilled Pound Cake with Mexican Chocolate Sauce and Tropical Fruit

Looking for a truly decadent summer dessert?  Look no further than grilled pound caked topped with delicious mango and papaya drizzled in a rich Mexican chocolate and topped with homemade whipped cream. What a wonderful combination of flavors and textures!  I love the rich chocolate 

French Bistro Grilling Menu: Mussels with Grilled French Bread & Grilled Chicken Paillard

French Bistro Grilling Menu: Mussels with Grilled French Bread & Grilled Chicken Paillard

A couple of years ago I saw an episode of Bobby Flay’s “Boy Meets Grill” entitled French Bistro Grilling.  Tim and I adore typical French bistro fare.  Figuring it would only be more delicious on the grill, I printed out the episode’s recipes. We finally 

Grilled Surf & Turf: Grilled Lobster Smothered in Basil Butter

Grilled Surf & Turf: Grilled Lobster Smothered in Basil Butter

Our friends Jason and Maria rented a beautiful house in Bridgehampton for the summer and had us and two other couples visit for the 4th of July!  Lots of fun and sun was had by all! On the 4th, Jason decided we’d have steaks and 

Tostada Night: Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tostadas

Tostada Night: Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tostadas

I’ve been on a little respite from blogging.  I have done a fair bit of cooking recently but have been a bit busy so haven’t blogged in a week!  I’ll catch you up this week! Tonight I went to the grocery store intending to make