Braised Wax Beans
I don’t always find these guys at the supermarket but when I do, I make a big pot and eat them hot or cold. I can have them as a meal with a piece of crusty bread or as a side. These beans just work …
Author: thezuzupost
Reverse Sear Steak
I love steak. I am a meat eater. Well, I eat everything, but don’t tell steak that! Good quality meat (I love my Walden Local) deserves a cooking method to honor it, to make it shine, to bring out the best in the dish. Other …
Country Pate with Pistachios (terrine)
I love making a meal out of cheese, pate and fruit. What some consider appetizers, I enjoy as the main course pretty often. A crusty bread and a glass of good wine make me happy and full. This recipe will yield a good amount of …
Black Cod (sablefish) Soup
The inspiration for this dish comes from a few peppers I bought in Nice at an outdoor market. We were actually looking for a perfume store but landed quite unexpectedly in the middle of a bustling market. I quickly forgot why I was there and …
“Clean the fridge” Stew – Chicken and Eggplant
One pot meal. I promise! I am one of the weird people that loooove to go food shopping. I like to browse the aisles, look for new produce, get ideas (ideas that promptly disappear from my brain the minute I get home) and, generally, find …
Thai Red Curry with Shrimp
When visiting Thailand, one of the highlights of the trip was a cooking class. The amazing chef took us shopping at a local market where she introduced us to new and never before seen fruits and vegetables. After the shopping trip, we went into the …
Hazelnut Crusted Rack of Lamb
Rack of lamb tends to impress a guest when you set it out on the table. It makes a dramatic entrance when standing at the ready, maybe leaning on a tower of fluffy mashed potatoes or a crisp, cold green salad. Two lamb chops intertwined …
Five-Spice Powder
You can find five-spice powder in the stores now with relative ease. However, for those times you want to go the extra mile and cook something special that deserves the most flavor possible, you can make your own mix; it elevates the dish. I also …
