With a huge bag of broccoli on hand, I borrowed the traditional Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Olive Oil) sauce and turned it into a hearty penne aglio e olio with broccoli and chicken dish. It was delicious!… Read more
FOOD AND DRINK
Posts about food and drinks and recipes.
Apple Manhattan Cocktails
With the arrival of fall and cold evenings, it is the perfect time to try an Apple Manhattan cocktail. With a little applesauce added to the mix, it’s a delicious take on the classic Manhattan.… Read more
Blistered Shishito Peppers
These blistered shishito peppers are so flavorful, you would not believe that they are almost effortless to pull off. They make a great appetizer or a tasty side dish to grilled fish, meat or vegetables.
Shishito peppers are a beautiful light green pepper with a crisp wrinkled skin. They grill beautifully and are also easy to blister in the oven.… Read more
Fig Caprese Salad
Caprese salad doesn’t have to include tomatoes. Try substituting figs. This fig caprese salad is scrumptious!… Read more
Vodka Martini Cocktails
A spinoff of the classic gin martini, the vodka martini is a deliciously crisp, dry and icy cold drink.
Whether you shake it or stir it, the vodka martini has a clear, pure flavor that really hits the spot when you’re in the mood for a cocktail.… Read more