I cut this recipe from Self Magazine seven years ago and it's still one of my most favorite summer dishes. Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes (I use a little more) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic (I use about 4 cloves) 1 small onion, diced (or medium, depending on how much you like … Continue reading Favorite Summer Risotto
Lamb Kofta and Harissa Yogurt Sauce
There's a Lebanese restaurant in Cleveland, Taza, that J and I LOVE. We eat there nearly every time we're in town. Until now, the recipe for their delicious lamb kofta has eluded us. This weekend when everyone else was grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, J finally managed to perfect this recipe with the help of … Continue reading Lamb Kofta and Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Lemon Thyme Scallops
I was a bit surprised at just how delicious this recipe from Cynthia Sass's Cinch! book was. It smelled wonderful cooking and tasted even better. Note: this recipe feeds one. Double if serving two. Ingredients: 4 ounces (between 5 and 7) sea scallops 1/2 cup wild rice, cooked (we were out and I substituted white, … Continue reading Lemon Thyme Scallops
Shrimp and Angel Hair Fra Diavolo
Shrimp and Angel Hair Fra Diavolo We were watching the Cooking Channel the other day and just happened to find an Emeril Lagasse show with a recipe that didn’t look impossible to recreate. We halved the recipe and had more than enough for three people (or two and a leftovers for lunch). 1 pound angel … Continue reading Shrimp and Angel Hair Fra Diavolo