Asparagus Gruyere Tart
Asparagus Cheese Tart
Serves 4
Ingredients
Flour for rolling out dough
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
1 cup grated parmesan
1 cup grated gruyere
1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus
1 Tb. fresh thyme, chopped
1 Tb. olive…
Roasted Cauliflower with Olives, Capers and Parsley
This dish can be made with raw or roasted cauliflower or steamed broccoli. I just discovered raw cauliflower recently and I love it. You can also add sliced mushrooms, red and yellow diced pepper or halved cherry tomatoes. In other words, be…
Burrata on Crostini with Caramelized Shallots and Bacon
Burrata on Crostini with Caramelized Shallots and Bacon
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tb. brown sugar
1 baguette
1 clove garlic, peeled, halved
12…
Stuffed Eggplant with Walnuts and Feta
Stuffed Eggplant with Feta- Imam Bayildi
Serves 8
Ingredients
4 medium eggplants or zucchini
Salt
4 Tb. olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tb. chopped thyme
2 tsp. oregano
2…
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Espresso Dust
I love chocolate and especially adore this simple elegant dessert. I usually make it the day of a party and allow it to sit in the fridge all day.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Serves 6
Ingredients
4 large eggs, separated
½ cup sugar
4…
Buttermilk Blueberry Scones
Buttermilk Scones with Blueberries
Makes 1 dozen
Ingredients
3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 sticks cold…
Cauliflower Cakes with Mixed Greens
Cauliflower Cakes with Mixed Greens
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 small head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
1 medium potato, peeled, cut into chunks
2 shallots, cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 oz. fontina,…
Spices for Indian Cooking
I love Indian cuisine and teach many classes that encompass curries, chutneys, side dishes with paneer and delicious breads. Students often ask me where to shop for the ingredients as the spices are key to authentic Indian food.
Almost every…
Best Ever Flatbread
I love flatbreads, a thin crispy pizza like dough with an abundance of creativity - you can place anything you can think of on top of a flatbread from sautéed vegetables to crispy pancetta to a wide variety of cheeses, these wonderful appetizers…
Roasted Beet Salad with Chevre
I am a huge fan of beets in any form but especially roasted. Here I pair them with toasted walnuts, chèvre and watercress and have a delicious and beautiful side salad or even an entree on a hot summer evening with grilled chicken, tofu or…