Seen first in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, adapted from Some Like it Hot: 200 Spicy Vegetarian Recipes from Around the World by Robin Robertson (Plume, 1998). We love to make this dish in the summertime when the Thai basil is waist-high. This recipe serves two. I … [Read more...]
Butter-Braised Oysters on Greens
Gourmet, February 2000, described this dish as "ideal winter comfort food". We have found it ideal, indeed heavenly, in all seasons. This recipe is our first choice when we score a jar of shucked oysters. Gourmet claimed that the recipe serves 4, but the two of us never have any … [Read more...]
Shrimp Boiled in Beer
From The New York Times Cook Book by Craig Claiborne (1961). We started boiling shrimp in beer in the 1970's and now we need only the promise of at least one extra family member for dinner to find some excellent wild North American shrimp (not easy nowadays). … [Read more...]
Roasted Marinated Red Sweet Peppers
Adapted from a Saveur article about Nîmes, in which the recipe was called Poivrons Rouges Grillés et Marinés. I like to keep these peppers in the fridge for salads and pizza and just to make a plate look pretty with a tastier garnish than parsley. The peppers are plump because … [Read more...]
Judy’s Squash Casserole
Adapted from But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria! by Julia Reed. I bought the book on the strength of its title, which promised great beach reading. Yes, it was great reading and unexpectedly Julia Reed's book also turned out to contain a bunch of excellent … [Read more...]
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