Caio Bella! Goodbye to Summer, hello to Fall – with views of acres of green and beautiful mountains, all courtesy of a pretty little jewel of a townhouse right on the links. Join me on the patio for the view and a bowl of one my of favorite pastas – savor a Perfect Pairing. Continue reading Bella Monte | Perfect Pairing
Big Night cooking…it’s all about the sauce. Chicken alla Cacciatora, yes, an old school classic, a simple, family-style way with a chicken. Bijouxs la dolce vita!
One of my favorite food movies is “Big Night” and I can’t help but think of it whenever I cook a family favorite, Chicken alla Cacciatora (chicken in honor of the hunter’s wife). Leave it to the Italians to create the most fabulously simple food and this recipe is no exception. What you will need is a chicken, an onion, garlic, a can of tomatoes and oh, yes of course a bit of white wine. Result? A tender stew with fall-off-the-bone chicken, plus a healthy serving of sauce to embellish rice or pasta. Simple right?
Cooking from the heart and memory is a joy. You might have grown up with a version of the dish too. This is a flexible recipe, that is, I adjust the oil needed based on the size of onion, adjust garlic to taste, etc. The technique works with other meats as well to create a substantial sauce for Sunday night. With only a 45-minute stovetop stew, a budget chicken becomes a memorable, family-style meal, sending off an aroma throughout the house that just begs the pot to be opened and tasted.
I serve Chicken alla Cacciatora family style on a large platter, extra sauce on the side, and a bowl of fluffy white rice with fresh parsley. Of course, this dish is even better reheated the next day, if you can wait.
Wishing you a big night from the Bijouxs.
Oh, fickle February – yesterday you were sunny and warm, and today you are blustery with rain – a perfect day to tuck in with a warm, comforting meal. In the new kitchen I am relying on simple little jewels from the collection – supermarket friendly, quick and easy on the budget. Pork Chops alla Milanese – rustic simplicity, always a little jewel. Continue reading Pork Chops alla Milanese
Sitting down to a luxurious bowl of soup is a bit like wrapping yourself in a cozy, soft cashmere sweater – a rich little jewel soup to celebrate and relax into the New Year. Balthazar Creamy Mushroom Soup – a true New York Little Jewel. Continue reading Balthazar Creamy Mushroom Soup
Autumn’s grey clouds and early darkening days provide the backdrop for cozy, home-style dinners. This fall season I am sharing a little jewel from the Bijouxs family kitchen – Crispy Pork Chops with Onion & Apple Marmalade – a taste of home. Continue reading Crispy Pork Chops with Onion & Apple Marmalade
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