Charmoula Smothered Eggplant

Charmoula Smothered Eggplant is a delicious Moroccan side dish. Charmoula is the original Moroccan seasoning, usually used on fish, but it works really well on eggplant.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 1 hr
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

One of the things (which my husband Eric invented) I always made for my kids is something we call peanut butter ramen noodles. By adding peanut butter, it adds some much needed protein. I also like to add some shelled edamame for even more of a protein boost. It's really delicious!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 1 Serving
Corn Salad with Basil, Tomatoes and Lime

Corn Salad with Basil, Tomatoes and Lime

This Corn Salad with Basil, Tomatoes and Lime is so refreshing and it's already cut off the cob, for all those people who can't eat it!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Curried Coconut Thai Chicken with Satay Dip

Curried Coconut Thai Chicken with Satay Dip

Curried Coconut Thai Chicken with Satay Dip makes a great appetizer to serve at a party. I have been making this for years. Marinating the chicken is key to give it loads of flavor.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 4 hrs
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 12 appetizer servings

Prosciutto Ring

There was this Italian bakery on Bleecker Street in New York city called Zito's that sold this prosciutto bread that was to die for. We would buy it and eat the entire loaf, usually with a bottle of wine (after office hours, of course). For some reason, I thought of it the other day and called up my friend and ex boss to ask her what the name of the bakery was. I could not remember it. Unfortunately, Zito's went out of business. I trolled around the internet and found this recipe, which is as close as you're ever going to get to the real thing.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: Makes 1 ring

Veal Goulash with Egg Noodles

One of my clients that I personal chef for requested I make this dish. I made this healthy version using non-fat sour cream, no salt, canola oil spray instead of butter and No Yokes Noodles. It got rave reviews. Eric wants me to make this for us soon. I know most people are horrified about using veal, if so, use beef instead.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Cheesy Chutney Dip

Cheesy Chutney Dip makes a great appetizer. While living in England, one of my favorite sandwiches for lunch was simply cheese and chutney, which you could buy in almost every market. Boots Dispensing Chemist made a particularly good one, as well as Marks & Spencer and good old British Rail. I wish chutney was more popular / mainstream in the United States. Another one of my favorite things I make for lunch is cheese and chutney quesadillas. Two cultures colliding! A true fusion of favors or should I say flavours? Anyway, here is a wonderful dip recipe.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
Grilled Fruit Packets

Grilled Fruit Packets

Try theses Grilled Fruit Packets for a backyard bbq. It's so fast and easy, great for this labor day weekend! My cousin Jeff made these grilled fruit packets for a backyard bbq.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Mushroom Shallot Tart

Mushroom Shallot Tart

Try this delicious Mushroom Shallot Tart. I used a mixture of cremini, oyster and shiitake mushrooms for this tart.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Peach Tart with Frangipane

This rustic Tuscan dessert uses fresh peaches with a base of frangipane, which is a sweet, almond paste.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings