I often start thinking about dinner sometime in the morning. I mentally plan what I'll prepare, what ingredients I have and what I need to pick up from the store or market. I knew I was going to be in the mood for fish tonight because, well, I'm always in the mood for seafood (I […]
Entries Tagged as 'Sauces/Spreads'
Plenty of Fish in the Sea
July 22nd, 2006 · 3 Comments
Tags: Fish · Entree · Sauces/Spreads
Cool as a Cucumber
July 5th, 2006 · 9 Comments
Tzatziki combines the refreshing ingredients of silky yogurt, crisp cucumber, and lively dill (I've noticed some recipes call for mint instead of dill too). I love this dip served simply with some toasted pita but another great way to enjoy tzatziki is as a condiment alongside salmon or with falafels. It's a breeze to whip […]
Tags: Sauces/Spreads · Dip
Presto, Pesto!
June 14th, 2006 · 4 Comments
I wrote about a great pesto dish that I enjoyed in NYC a few weeks ago but I wanted to post about the basic, pure, unadulterated version of this potent green sauce.
Pesto, as simple as it is, has complex flavors that are refreshing and yet substantial. Each ingredient is very intentional and is apparent without […]
Tags: Sauces/Spreads