Tag archives for thyme

Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder

My original recipe for this chowder appeared in “Cooking Light” back in 2006. I was a great follower of their recipes back then especially, the “Reader Recipe of the Month”, which I submitted this recipe to. With our boat and my clamming license, we would head to the clam bars around Plum Island Sound off […]

Ditch the Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup

If a recipe calls for cream of mushroom soup this is the only way to go.  Maybe you just want a hearty cream of mushroom soup by itself.  Either way this soup is really scrumptious and super easy to make.  You can make it even easier if you just use the presliced white mushrooms that […]

Oven “Fried Chicken Breasts” Revisited

I know you have seen many recipes for “Oven Fried Chicken”, but this one is a “keeper”!  What makes it unique is that instead of buttermilk, which of course would be easier, I use a combination of milk, lemon juice, sherry, and low fat sour cream.  It gives it a very distinctive and moist taste.  […]

The Soup that Heals

Old Fashioned Chicken Soup Studies have shown that what your grandmother use to say was true!  She would say, “If you are coming down with a cold or already have one, get some chicken soup into you!  You can put a variety of vegetables into it – turnip, parsnips, or even kale!  However, the ones […]

Cream of Tomato Soup and Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches?  Brings you back doesn’t it?  Well this new combo will delight your pallet and wow your guests!  It takes this comfort meal to a new level.  When choosing a cheddar for this recipe make sure it is aged about one year or it will not melt […]

Luscious Lamb Stew

  I don’t know why the chicken broth and the Vermouth works so well in this recipe, but it just does!  Perfect for a chilly night’s meal served with a warm artisan bread loaf.  It’s even better the next day when it has all night to meld those flavors together. Lamb Stew 2 T olive […]

Summer Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce

I particularly love to do this sauce in the summer with the ripe Roma or Plum tomatoes and the fresh herbs.  It freezes really well and is wonderful when blended with a good jarred sauce.  I have gotten rave reviews on this one.  It is a pure taste of summer pulled from the freezer in […]

Scallops Supreme

This dish is a scallop lover’s dream come true!  The combination of the shallots, garlic, thyme,  and wine create an elegant sauce.  Keep this up your sleeve for company “wow dishes”!  I love to serve it with grilled asparagus.  If you don’t have the gratin dishes feel free to place it in a glass or […]

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, […]