What the heck is a Vineyard Pie!? It’s grape laden wonderful bliss, that’s what. Recently, I entered a pie contest for which I will share pictures and stories at a later time. Since the contest, I have had numerous requests for the recipe of my Vineyard Pie and so everything else must take a back seat while I share the secrets of my unusual grape pie with my friends. This recipe is entirely original and my own.
I am in “Hurry-Mode” today, so this post is going to be quick and to the point as I have to scoot out of here in just a few minutes… but not before I steal a moment share this recipe with you. Although it’s fast, it has a lovely complex layer of smoky flavors. The smoke hits you first, then the sweet of the tomatoes, then the richness of the chicken and beans and it finishes with a nice little kick of heat from the chili flake. Quick, healthy, cheap, delicious comfort food folks!
Oooh this Summer has been a busy one, and now we are already in to Fall. Good thing we preserved some of Summer’s gorgeous basil. So what to do with all that lovely Basil Paste we just made a few weeks back? I’ve got a little something up my sleeve that puts an answer to that very question. This time we are going for a bit of an unconventional twist on the classic Gremolata. Continue reading
Summer has wound down and you are probably like me, clambering to get your hands on those last fresh bits of basil from your garden and Farmer’s Markets. There is nothing more refreshing than Basil’s crisp herbaceous flavor tinged with a hint of pepper and licorice.
Round these parts we call these guys Steamer Clams, elsewhere folks call them Cherrystones and Little Necks, but here in my neck of the woods we call them good ole Steamer Clams. And no matter what you call them, they make me go “nom nom nommy nom”. Continue reading
This is about simplicity. Perfect, fresh ingredients combined together to make a perfectly delicious snack.
This quick & simple little bite works well for a party appetizer, a snack or as a home cooking project with the kids. Continue reading
So you remember that Truffled Herb Butter we made a little bit ago right? Well allow me to give you a turkey recipe that will make your eyes close and roll back up in your head while you uncontrollably go “Mmmm mmm MMM!” between bites. Continue reading
Truffles. Butter. Herbs. Alone these three things are simply beautiful, but put them together and you will be transported to a place where creamy butter flirts with aromatic white truffles and fresh herbs come in to elevate the whole lot for a little taste of Heaven on Earth. Continue reading
It’s been a long time. Too long.
It’s time to blow off the dust, crack the knuckles and get back to sharing my passion for food.
I’m excited. I hope you are too.
