Pecan-Crusted Monkfish with Bourbon Corn & Roasted Tomatoes

Apr 26, 2012 by

  The idea for this dish came out of “left field,” aka: that beautiful place from which all of my favorite experiences, people and creations wander forth (cue James Earl Jones’ voice over). I...

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Peach, Walnut & Beet Ravioli with Rhubarb Butter

Apr 18, 2012 by

  My day started at the farmer’s market. Well, actually it started with a hangover, followed by the grouchy realization that I needed to bring my car to the shop for a pricey operation. But,...

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Roasted Eggplant Soup with Feta & Basil Dumplings

Mar 8, 2012 by

In this soup, eggplant, tomatoes, garlic and fennel are roasted together to create a beautiful, lightly creamy base. Then, a fried wonton-dumpling, stuffed with fresh basil and goat cheese,...

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Spinach and Wild Mushrooms

Mar 8, 2012 by

Anyone who has tried truffle mushrooms knows that they’re a holy substance, and priced accordingly. Truffle oil packs the flavor of truffle mushrooms into a small bottle that costs anywhere from...

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Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese & Salted Kale

Feb 26, 2012 by

There are two glaring reasons why I’ve never made risotto:1) I’ve been tricked into ordering risotto three times in my life, each time expecting to finally see the magic in this sticky,...

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Swiss Chard & Raisin Tarte

Feb 26, 2012 by

  This is my original take on Tourte aux blettes, a sweetened swiss chard tarte that’s been popular in France since the 14th century. There are may variations on this dish but the constants are...

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