A classic fresh basil pesto sauce is a traditional Italian condiment that is as easy as it gets to make. The homemade result will be superior to any store bought version. It is the ultimate summer flavor and is as versatile as you would want a sauce / condiment to be.
Continue reading Why Basil Pesto Sauce is the King of Summer FlavorsSummer is going strong, tomatoes are at their peak, and what is better or easier than the ultimate summer salad, Caprese salad?
Continue reading The Ultimate Summer Tomato Salad: Caprese Salad!Spring. Cherry blossoms. Daffodils. Tulips. Yet when spring cooking time arrives, there is one green vegetable that always comes first to mind. Asparagus.
Continue reading Asparagus Time. Spring in the Kitchen!“Jonas” is behind us, but the snow on the ground all around makes me crave hot, thick, rich winter soups. And what can be better than a hardy white bean and beef soup? Continue reading Winter White Bean Soup
As usual in my kitchen, after celebrating Jewish New Year’s Eve, I had lamb and roasted potato leftovers I did not know what to do with. We had a great holiday leg of lamb roast meal. The lamb might be great the first time around, warming it up or eating it cold just don’t cut it for me. It is quite fatty meat no matter how much you trim it, and the second round is “passable” at best.
Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie: what to do with leftover lambBaba Ghanoush, roasted eggplant salad with tahini and herbs. A classic Mediterranean salad using grilling as the method to emphasize the earthy flavor of the eggplant. A favorite at Palette Dome Cuisine!
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