Print Classic French Vinaigrette From compound salads to simply dressed lettuces, this is my number one go-to salad dressing. Ingredients ½ clove garlic, puréed 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar Pinch salt ⅓-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper to taste Optional: ½ shallot, minced Method In a medium-sized bowl,Read more
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic, Ginger, and Sesame:Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 10 mins Ingredients: 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1 Tbsp neutral flavoured oil, such as grapeseed 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch knob ginger, minced Pinch salt Pepper, to taste 1-2 tbsp raw sesame seeds Method: Blanch (or boil)Read more
Easy Smashed PeasSmashed peas cooked simply with butter and lemon juice makes a perfect appetizer. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 cups fresh peas 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano Salt and pepper, to taste Juice of half a lemon Serve with crusty sourdough bread Place peas in a food processor and using the pulse button,Read more
I made this recipe on Cityline and it continues to be a fave. Peaches pair perfectly with pork and prosciutto adds an elegant touch for an easy entertaining main. Ingredients: 1-2 pork tenderloins (purchase 2 if they are small in size) 4-8 slices prosciutto 4 tbsp Herbes de Provence (dry mix or homemade fresh) 1-2Read more
Rhubarb reminds me of home. It reminds me of being a little girl in my own secret garden across the street in Mrs. Burry’s backyard. That was where my love of tart things developed. I grow rhubarb in my own small city backyard and get so excited every spring when I see those bright greenRead more
