Ahi tuna meatballs, marinated vegetable relish, cumin yogurt, and romaine wrapped in a soft fluffy pita. Lemon and oregano spiced tuna meatball pita with fresh and pickled vegetable relish and a creamy yogurt sauce. To make this dish, you need to start with the freshest tuna you can find. Pick fish with bright red flesh […]
Veal shanks braised in white wine with Milanese risotto and gremolata. This recipe is a very traditional preparation of osso buco. The veal shanks are seared then braised with white wine and vegetables. Served over saffron risotto and garnished with gremolata and parmesan. Risotto alla Milanese is risotto cooked in the style of Milan. Which […]
Lemon and chamomile scented bundt cakes with white chocolate honey glaze. These mini bundts are bursting with lemon flavor. They have a tender crumb with hints of chamomile, honey, and white chocolate. I used 100% chamomile tea bags to make these cakes. Loose-leaf can also be used, but it will need to be strained out […]
Olive oil fried artichokes with lemon caper vinaigrette and shaved parmesan. The first time I saw these artichokes, I said I have to make that! Beautifully crispy artichoke leaves fried in olive oil, what a great appetizer. The recipe for these artichokes calls for twice frying in olive oil. The oil adds flavor to the […]
Asparagus, peas, and pea-shoots with shaved red radish, marinated feta, and lemon herb vinaigrette. This salad is all about fresh spring vegetables, tender garden herbs, bright citrus, and the salty richness of the feta. I begin this salad by marinating the feta. The directions say to marinate it at least 30 minutes before, but a […]
Poached shrimp, poblanos, and red onion marinated in a spiced lemon brine. Pickled shrimp is a cross between a salad and a pickle and makes a fun alternative to shrimp cocktail. It has a bright lemon flavor with hints of spice and celery. It can be served by itself, with a spicy remoulade or with […]
