Herbed Chickpeas
These Herbed Chickpeas are crispy, salty, very flavorful and so quick and easy to make. Chickpeas were one of the most nutritious members of the legumes family. They are a healthy, low-fat, high fiber, whole food snack.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes about 3 cups
Pickapeppa BBQ Shrimp
Pickapeppa Sauce was invented by a 16 year old boy in Jamaica in 1921. The sauce is sweet, sour and mildly spicy. One traditional use of the sauce is to pour it over a block of cream cheese, to be spread on crackers. You’ve got to try this Pickapeppa BBQ Shrimp. Despite the "BBQ" in its name, it's not cooked on a barbecue grill but rather baked in the oven or sautéed on a stovetop. It's often referred to as "Jamaican ketchup" due to its versatility and unique flavor profile. It’s very simple to make. The complex, savory flavor that comes from the Pickapeppa sauce perfectly complements the shrimp. It’s a New Orleans favorite.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Balsamic Chicken, Fresh Figs, Pistachios, Gorgonzola and Arugula Salad
My husband created this absolutely delicious Balsamic Chicken, Fresh Figs, Pistachios, Gorgonzola, and Arugula Salad. The sweet figs, salty pistachios, creamy Gorgonzola, and peppery arugula are all perfectly balanced in this salad, and the balsamic dressing adds a touch of acidity that really brings everything together. It's such a great combination of flavors. We used to have a huge fig tree at our old house and miss it terribly.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Cannoli
Cannoli are a fried pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese. We had a taste test in three famous pastry shops in the North End of Boston. They were all amazing.
Lobster Rolls
Lobster Rolls are one of my favorite things to eat while on the east coast. It’s heaven in a bun. The lobster roll was originated at a restaurant named Perry's, in Milford, Connecticut, as early as 1929.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine
Shrimp Scampi is a dish that has plenty of garlic, butter and dry white wine or lemon juice. It is often served over pasta. The key to this dish is not to over cook the shrimp.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Mussels in White Wine
I have eaten mussels many different ways, but this is the most classic way to serve them. Mussels in White Wine is very easy and fast to make.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings as a main or 4 Servings as a starter
Salmon Roasted in Butter
This Salmon Roasted in Butter is a Mark Bittman recipe. It is so simple to make, but SO good! You can use any combination of your favorite fresh herbs.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Za’atar Chicken
This Za'atar Chicken is very flavorful. Za’atar is a Middle Eastern herb blend typically made from dried thyme, marjoram, oregano, sumac, toasted sesame seeds and salt. Variations of this herb and spice blend go back to medieval times and it's common in all the countries of the Middle East.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Fettuccine in Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Tomatoes on the Vine
Fettuccine in Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Tomatoes on the Vine is so good. There is nothing better than tomatoes with fresh basil from the garden.
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
