Sunday Supper: Seared Thyme Lamb Shanks with Mint Gremolata, Pine Nut Couscous and Spring Cucumber Salad

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Today's dish is a taste of the Mediterranean using classic ingredients such as fresh garlic, olive oil, and nuts. We did a spin on a traditional gremolata by using mint and a touch of verjus. This dish can easily be prepared in 15 minutes-20 minutes and requires very little clean up. It is … [Read more...]

Sunday Supper: Pan Seared Swordfish with Edamame Succotash

Sufferin' succotash! This is a twist on a traditional succotash by substituting edamame instead of lima beans. You can make it as spicy or as mild as you'd like. A pan seared swordfish  with a touch of bright lemon brings out the flavors of this dish. This can be ready in about 20 … [Read more...]

Sunday Supper: Keys to Weight Loss Success in 2011

If you are one of the millions of people that made a weight loss resolution for this year, I want you to consider the following.  DIETS DON'T WORK. Lifestyle choices do. Before you dump money into fads, diet books, crap food labeled as low-fat or hearty healthy, work-out gadgets etc., read this … [Read more...]

Sunday Supper: San Marzano Tomato and Mushroom Pasta

This is one of the best impromptu dishes that I have had in a long time. It's meaty, hearty and downright delicious! It can be made in 15 minutes which is also a a plus. The variety of mushroom is up to you. I prefer a heartier mushroom like chantrelles but you can use whatever is available to you. … [Read more...]