Ingredient: olive oil

Cod with Herb Pesto

Here, fishy, fishy, fishy.  Here, fishy, fishy. So maybe that’s not the way to catch a fish.  It’s been awhile since I was on the...

Military Life Citrus Ramen Salad

As I have mentioned several times, we are a military family.  We subject ourselves to stressful separations, frequent moves and general uncertainty about the future. ...

Chicken Thighs with Citrus Salsa Verde

The “squeeze” on citrus continues this week (pun intended).  I’m obsessed with putting lemon in, on, over, and adjacent to just about everything this week. ...

Snowy with a Chance of…Veal Meatballs in Chianti Sauce

When you order meatballs in a restaurant, do you feel like you need to talk with your hands?  Make a Marlon Brando, Godfather-like grimace?  Do...

Peppered Pasta with Ramps

In the Spring, local farmer’s markets are full of seasonal produce.  The tables of beautiful vegetables, fruits, fresh meats, and local items just scream for...

Seared Scallops for Two

So the clock is ticking, and you still have no idea what to make for date night (or in this case, Valentines’ Day) dinner.  Ack! ...

Beef. It’s What’s for (Date Night) Dinner.

Beef.  Cattle drives.  Cows wandering the streets.  Steak for dinner every night.  Cowboys riding across the pastures. John Wayne at the local watering hole.  It’s...