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Butternut Squash, Date and Blue Cheese Crostata
Start to finish: 2 hours Hands-on time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 1 small butternut squash (about 1 ¼ pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into slices about ¼-inch thick 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large leeks, white and light green parts sliced, halved, sliced 1/2…
Sauteed Fish with Gazpacho Vinaigrette
Fish needs a little acid, even just a squeeze of lemon to perk it up. I have gone a little further here with a gazpacho vinaigrette. Gazpacho is a Spanish soup with many variations but the basic one as we know it is a cold chunky tomato vegetable soup. I…
Peking Duck!!!
Boy did we eat well at Thanksgiving – the usual yummy stuff, plus 4 new and very tasty pies, plus OMG —- Peking Duck!!!! Made by my nephew, Peter. The Husband was a happy camper. (The best part? I did not make any of it. )
Episode 1208: Fish Whisperers is Airing!
Two really tasty weeknight fish dishes from Anna Gass and Norman Van Aken. You must check it out!
Skillet Apple Cranberry Pie
Start to finish: 3 hours 15 minutes (45 active) Servings: 6 Pie Dough (recipe below) or 12 1/2 ounces storebought pie dough 2 ½ pounds mixed apples (your choice) peeled cored and sliced ¼-inch thick 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon table salt ¼…
I Was a Guest on GMA3 This Week
Me with from left to right: Demarco Morgan, Stephanie Ramos and Dr Darien Sutton I showed the hosts three make-aheads for the big meal on Thursday. And what nice hosts. (They actually like to eat!) You can watch the episode here: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/gma3/video/thanksgiving-made-easy-105038430
Episode 1207 Just Started Airing!
It is all about cooking for the holidays, both for the carnivores and the vegetarians plus a cheating eggnog and fun story about Pasta Grannies in Italy. You should check it out. https://saramoulton.com/show/saras-weeknight-meals-season-12/episode-1207-festive-feasts/
Bahamian Soup
Serves 8 to 10 2 ounces diced slab bacon, rind removed if any is on it ¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced 1 Scotch bonnet, seeds and stems removed, minced 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and diced medium 4 celery stalks, cleaned and diced medium 1…
Cut Up Salad
Serves 8 1 ½ cups avocado, peeled and cut into medium chunks, chilled 1 ½ cups papaya peeled and cut into medium chunks, chilled 1 ½ cups ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into medium chunks, chilled Feel free to add our substitute the fruits as nature avails them! Bibb…