During hot summer months salads make refreshing main courses. Grilled Zucchini, Rice & Herb Salad is main course material, with a with a nod (brown rice) and a wink (pimento stuffed olives) to the 70’s ‘health food’ heydey, a little jewel of a salad so good I did not leave it in the past. Continue reading Grilled Zucchini, Brown Rice & Herb Salad
Category: Lunch
15-Minute Fraîche: Penne with Tomato, Ricotta & Capers
Sometimes it’s too hot to cook, so here’s a simple 15-Minute Fraîche from Bijouxs. Penne with Tomato, Ricotta & Capers – just boil water for pasta and toss with a no-cook sauce – a little gem for summer. Continue reading 15-Minute Fraîche: Penne with Tomato, Ricotta & Capers
Rancho Maria Beans
This Father’s Day bowls of creamy Rancho Maria Beans will bring California style BBQ home for the celebration – make ahead little gems for Dad. Continue reading Rancho Maria Beans
Lemon Asparagus Tart
What are you doing for Mom this year? Perhaps a stay at home leisurely brunch is on the agenda? Here’s an easy little gem to include – Lemon Asparagus Tart, part of a Bijouxs brunch. Continue reading Lemon Asparagus Tart
Salad of Pear, Endive & Hazelnuts with Creamy Romano Dressing
Travel creates rich memories – sights, smells and tastes. This salad of crisp pear, endive and creamy Romano cheese arrives from Florence, first served to me in a small trattoria with dark wood tables, quietly tucked away well off the main city streets, food love Italian style from Bijouxs. Continue reading Salad of Pear, Endive & Hazelnuts with Creamy Romano Dressing