I just pulled out my Thai Banana Crab Cake recipe for a party I’m planning next week and shuddered. Don’t get me wrong, it’s one of my all-time favorite recipes. But, the last time I prepared it…oh boy. Have you ever completely embarrassed yourself with a dish you served? Well I have, and it was with [...]
The flavor of tomatoes fairly bursts out of this unusual appetizer. Serve this before a meal of seafood or pasta. For a formal meal, add 2 whole poached shrimp or crab claws to garnish each serving. Tomato Ice can be made up to 2 days ahead.
When tomatoes are this down-right, decadently delicious, I’m looking for ways to slip them into every kind of dish. One of my favorite recipes from Provence is the classic Tarte Pissaladiere, which typically focuses on caramelized onions. I thought it couldn’t hurt to slip a couple of slices of a Summer Gem or Japanese Truffle on top. And boy, was I right.
Following is a recipe (well, 2 actually) that put the spotlight on fresh chèvre and fresh thyme supported by a crisp, savory biscotti that stands in for a more mundane cracker.
These thin, extra-crispy onion rings make an addictive snack or side dish for grilled burgers.
