Vegetables a la Grecque is a French recipe for a pickled vegetable salad that uses olive oil and lemon or vinegar along with wine and certain Mediterranean spices to not only give the vegetables a zing, but also help to preserve them. It’s a great way to use up vegetables in your fridge that may … Read more
Need a green vegetable to serve and don’t have a lot of time? This quick and easy version of green beans almondine is the answer to your prayers. Classically, this dish requires blanching the green beans and toasting the almonds separately. Then combining it all together in a lemon butter sauce. Well, I have skipped … Read more
Do you have a thing about Brussels Sprouts? It seems to be a love-hate relationship that most people have. Either they love them or hate them. I can go either way. It all depends on how they are cooked, am I right? But the thing is, they are just adorable (looking like little baby cabbages) … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and since I am a carbaholic and kind of steer clear of much meat, I am bringing this dish to my son and DIL’s party. It’s simple, humble ingredients and can be made vegan (although I added a bit of ham/bacon just to keep it close to … Read more
