Created during a visit to this quaint and delicious wine city, this recipe highlights fresh, summer ingredients and works equally well with chicken or shrimp. 2T olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, diced 8 cloves of garlic, chopped 1/4 c red wine vinegar ¼ c olives ¼ c capers 2 bay leaves 1 pint cherry…
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Thai inspired chicken noodle salad
This salad can be made with or without the chicken and can be served hot, at room temperature, or cold. Note that the consistency differs as the noodles absorb the liquid the longer it sits to cool. 2 ¼ inch slices of galingale A handful of lime leaves 2 stalks of lemongrass, chopped into 2…
Mediterranean dinner salad
So you have a big appetite and want to chow down. Have you considered a salad? Salads can fill that craving to stuff your gullet without packing on the extra padding. Go big, toss something family size and settle in for seconds. You won’t hate yourself in the morning if you follow these guidelines: Don’t…
Late night noodles
This recipe mimics the type of sub-par Chinese food available after 2:00 AM in some cities. At that time, culinary rules succumb to the mandates of filling, fast and satisfying. This dish fits all bills and serves as a comfort food for those of us who nostalgically crave such things. Though not ‘fast’ by many…
Broccolini-stuffed tortelloni with braised chicken and cannellini beans
These recipes can be served separately but are perfect together. They take some time, so if going for the gamut, open a bottle of wine or a liter of beer and plan to enjoy your evening. Olive oil 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 1-2’ pieces 7 garlic cloves, divided Juice of ½ a lemon 1c…