European & Mediterranean Recipes
Salmorejo is a famous, Spanish cold tomato soup. It’s a summertime ‘go-to’ in restaurants and households throughout Spain, but particularly in the south of Spain (Andalucia). It’s a standalone meal and a perfect dish for the hot summer days. It’s made from the best ripe tomatoes, bread, garlic, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. It’s traditionally…
This is not going to be my typical recipe post…quite the opposite. I want to write about our recent trip to Europe with our two little boys (a 6 & a 2-year-old). We visited 3 (well if you count Wales then it would be 4) countries, 5 cities/towns, & attended the wedding. And we crammed…
Learn how to make the juices and meat fall from the bones of these chicken leg quarters, while still achieving a super crispy skin. The secret to this amazing Slow Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters recipe is to roast it low and slow and then finish it off on a high temperature, to crisp up the…
Italian Antipasto Skewers are perfect little bites of traditional Italian appetizer on a stick. Delicious combination of cured meats, mozzarella balls, marinated artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes and olives drizzled with the balsamic reduction makes for one awesome crowd pleaser.
This popular Italian salad is a perfect addition to any summer meal or BBQ. Crusty bread that’s been infused with garlic butter makes this it irresistible. Next time if you’re looking for a perfect side dish try this amazing Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Bread. Panzanella – Popular Italian Bread Salad A huge part of the Mediterranean diet are salads…
This recipe for Pork Souvlaki with BBQ Sauce, Grilled Lemons & Tzatziki is super delicious. I used boneless pork chops, peppers, onions and BBQ sauce for both the marinade and glaze. I sprinkled the souvlaki with grilled & charred lemons and served with a Tzatziki sauce & pita bread! Pork Souvlaki with BBQ Sauce –…
Fennel Chicken Mediterranean Style with carrots, raisins and olives is a very easy, one pot meal for any day of the week. It is seasoned with cinnamon, cumin and smoked paprika for an irresistible and flavorful chicken dish.
I’m also a reformed New York State attorney, who practiced for several years only to thereafter decide that this was my real passion. Maybe one day I decided to step back to the courtroom, but in the meantime I’m enjoying spending my time with my kids, my husband, my kitchen and YOU! Read More…
