Vermouth-Braised Short Ribs with Herbs and Pickled Shallots
byBrisket has been the meat of choice for family holidays in my household, as is the case at many of yours I’m sure. With…
Parties/Entertaining
Piperade: A Basque Country Saute of Peppers, Tomatoes, and Onions
byPiperade, a spicy-sweet saute of bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, is one of the quintessential dishes of the Basque country. During our travels, we…
Poached Eggs with Spicy-Sweet Basque Piperade
byHere’s another recipe to make with piperade, the delicious sweet-spicy Basque country saute of peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Espelette pepper. The combination of warm…
Grilled Garlic Basil Shrimp with Espelette Pepper
bySadly, summer is over. But you can eat a delicious summer meal, thanks to local hot-house grown tomatoes and herbs, all of which remain available…
Bison Chili
byA few good friends of ours started BisonBison, purveyors of top quality grass fed American bison meat. Bison is leaner and gamier than beef,…
Middle Eastern Mezzes: Harissa, Pomegranate Tahini, and Beet & Za’atar Relish
byEntertaining over New Years? Skip the guac and salsa and make a mezze platter with these crowd-pleasing, beautifully colored, and delicious Middle Eastern-inspired spreads:…
White Bean and Rosemary Crostini
byAt our party last weekend, my wife and I served a trio of crostini to our hungry guests. They included our mushroom and goat…
Artichoke and Parmesan Crostini
bySome of the best foods are those that require no cooking, especially in the summer and especially when having company. So for last weekend’s…
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Crostini
byLate summer is a great time for a party. The weather is warm and sunny, and the food coming up from the ground is…
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
byOur trip to San Sebastian inspired us to host a party featuring pintxos, the Basque Country’s iconic small plate creations speared through with toothpicks….