Grilled Swordfish steaks with Italian salsa verde is a delectable combination. The bright and briny lemon-caper-parsley sauce is a perfect complement to the rich savory fish. Very little time or effort is needed to make a truly spectacular meal.
This is one of my favorite recipes for summer entertaining. Swordfish is the fillet mignon of fish – on the expensive side, but easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
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Mango salsa adds instant elegance to simple broiled salmon. Sweet and tangy with the subtle heat of jalapeños and the bright fresh flavors of lime juice and cilantro, it’s the perfect complement to this rich savory fish. For the quickest weeknight salmon dinner, the broiler works wonders. With the addition of a vibrant salsa to…
A heavenly pot of tender chicken and thickly sliced potatoes in cinnamon-laced tomato sauce with olives and fragrant Greek spices. This simple, deeply flavorful and satisfying stew comes together quickly, easily, and all in one pot. While many of us associate savory Greek food with flavors of lemon and oregano, it’s also…
Chinese Chow Fun Noodles with Beef, also called Beef Chow Fun, is an easy recipe to cook at home, with restaurant quality results. You don’t even need a wok. The key to this rich flavorful steak and noodles dish is Dark Soy Sauce. If you’re looking for a new favorite weeknight dinner recipe, this one…
French Potato Salad has vinaigrette instead of mayo and lots of fresh herbs. It’s simple and light and a perfect side dish for summer.
This Mediterranean rice salad is a wonderful side dish recipe for summer. Made with hardy arborio rice, spring vegetables, Pecorino cheese and a bright lemon vinaigrette to tie it all together, this rice salad is perfect for backyard barbecues and alfresco dinner parties. I developed this recipe for a summer dinner party in the backyard….
Mini Caprese Skewers are my idea of the perfect summer appetizer. These little caprese salad kebabs are delicious, festive finger food that’s fun to eat and fun to make as well! I love this dish so much and I’m really excited to share it with you. It’s easy to assemble and such a great appetizer…
This flourless chocolate cake has the rich flavor and delicate consistency of fine chocolate truffles. Made with ground almonds, whipped eggs, rum, espresso and bittersweet chocolate, it’s grain free, gluten free and irresistibly delicious!
The Cuban Frita burger is a food fantasy come true. A juicy, well-seasoned pork and beef hamburger is piled high with crisp shoestring fries and onions, slathered in smokey spicy ketchup, and packed into a toasted bun. If you like a good burger, this one will knock your socks off! A Little History of the…
Cool crunchy cucumbers tossed in a sweet and sour dressing with fresh mint and fiery chilies. Easy to assemble, packed with delicious sweet, salty, sour, spicy flavors, this Thai cucumber salad is perfect for summer. Cucumbers aren’t generally the main attraction at my house. I mostly use them as a vehicle for dip or for…
Grilled glazed Japanese Chicken Yakitori is hard to resist! Chicken and scallions are skewered and glazed with rich sweet and savory sauce as they cook and caramelize on the grill. Yakitori (Japanese for “grilled chicken”) is one of the oldest and most popular traditional Japanese dishes. It’s casual fare, enjoyed after work with a beer…
Shakshuka is one of the world’s great egg dishes. This shakshuka recipe, given to me by Israeli chef Einat Admony, has baked eggs in thick richly spiced tomato sauce with bell peppers, spinach and feta. Though this dish is traditionally served for breakfast, I also love this shakshuka for brunch, lunch or dinner. My friend…
Try something special and make Japanese potato salad for your next backyard barbecue or picnic. The potatoes are mashed, combined with crunchy carrots, cucumbers and scallions, and tossed with a zesty mustard-vinegar-mayo dressing. A really great potato salad that has become our go-to! Japanese potato salad falls into the category of yōshoku: Japanized “Western” food. Just…
