Archives for August, 2012

A Potato That Will Melt in Your Mouth

These are my favorite potatoes because you don’t have to add any butter or sauce to flavor them.  They are wonderful just as is.  They come out all creamy and delicate with the flavor of the garlic, oil and herbs.  The potatoes should be about an inch to an inch and a quarter in diameter, […]

What to Do With That Bigger Zucchini

Zucchini Boats 3 medium or 2 large zucchini 1 lb. red potatoes chopped into 1/2 inch cubes 1 medium onion chopped 4 cloves garlic chopped 3 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped 1-2 T sherry 1/3 C basil leaves, chopped 5 oz Monterey Jack shredded Adjust one oven rack to upper-middle position and the second to the […]

Happy as a Clam at High Tide

This recipe calls for the soft shelled clams found along the mud flats of the east coast.  I feel this recipe could be used with any type of clam or mussel.  I have had a clamming license for for nearly twenty years since I quit smoking and I had to have something to do when […]

You Won’t Be Crabby After these Cakes!

This is one of my favorite dishes to make.  I served them at a recent wedding shower I hosted and everyone raved about them.  They are crunchy and filled with delicious chunks of crab.  The sauce is the key to this recipe – Wow!  It is a “lip-smacker”!  Don’t be afraid to work the cakes […]

This Little Piggy Went Nuts!

A simple dish that is so delicious.  The fresh ginger and the red pepper flakes give it a smooth kick!  Remember the best way to store ginger is to peel it, cut it into one-inch cubes and immerse in dry sherry in a plastic container.  It will keep for a few weeks in the refrigerator […]