Ginger and Pink Peppercorn Salmon

Posted on October 17, 2008 by meggamoma

In recent news Salmon has recieved so much attention.It is touted for all its great qualities,including,according to Dr.Perricone,a renound dermetologist,anti aging properties. Whatever the case,it is so universally loved. This great recipe comes from Heron Park Grill on Kiawah island,South carolina. serves 4 SAUCE 1 cup full bodied wine(such as Cabernet Sauvignon) 2 tablespoons red [...]

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Four Seasons Macadamia Nut Muffins

Posted on October 17, 2008 by meggamoma

There is nothing more comforting on a weekend morning than oven fresh muffins for breakfast,or honestly daytime snack. These deicious muffins come to us from The Four Seasons Hotel Maui. I have ammended them to include some unsweetened shredded coconut,from health food stores and a small amount of tiny white chocolate chips. Makes 10 1/2 [...]

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Roasted Onion and Garlic soup

Posted on October 17, 2008 by meggamoma

Onion soup is great,except for the heavyness of ythe cheese topping.Here is a creamy ,rich (no cream and hardly any fat are added) Vegetarian version from renound chef Michael Foley. Foley suggests offering both Rose and beer to complement . serves 4 3 large onions (unpeeled) 8 large garlic cloves (unpeeled) 2 teaspoons plus 2 [...]

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Black Bean Chili with spicy seasoning

Posted on October 16, 2008 by meggamoma

I really do not like any canned food,but,here,canned black beans are great. But,feel free to use dried,soak overnight and then boil for 11/2 -2 hours till tender. No canned works for me,just be sure to drain and rinse very well to remove the briny taste. 3 cups dry black beans or 3 cans 1 teaspoon [...]

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Herbed Honey -citrus Chicken

Posted on October 15, 2008 by meggamoma

This amazing chicken is bursting with flavor.It is sweet from the honey,tangy from the citrus and spicy from the jalapeno and black pepper,WOW.A frosty beer and simple salad or pasta  are all you need to round this off. Adapted from Bon Appetit 8 servings 1 medium pineapple ,peeled,cored ,coarsely chopped 1 medium jalapeno chili,seeded,finely chopped [...]

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Spicy Eggplant stir Fry

Posted on October 15, 2008 by meggamoma

Eggplant is a very popular vegetable amongst vegetarians and Asians. I think partly,aside from taste ,ofcourse,its because of the bulk it has so it is quick to satify and because eggplant lends itself so well to most,especially spicy ,sauces.  The real coup with it is its really quick and easy to prepare. 1 tablespoon chili [...]

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Chicken Fricassee with wild mushrooms

Posted on October 14, 2008 by meggamoma

Fricase de Pollo con setas is dish from Neichel in Barcelona in Spain. The cuisine is French with Catalan touches. Like most of my posts this dish is simple and easy to make,but delicious and elegant in presentation. I must admit though,I love this most ,as it is a make ahead dish just great for [...]

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Pistachio -Filled Butter cookies

Posted on October 12, 2008 by meggamoma

These tender pistachio delights are called Mamoul ,from Lebanon. I have always enjoyed them ,but have never found them exactly fresh coming from a package ,as they are often sold in Middle eastern stores. This is the only recipe I have found by Nick Malgieri, and it comes so close  and oh its really worth [...]

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Hoisin -Glazed Pork Ribs

Posted on October 12, 2008 by meggamoma

May I simply state all that you read about and see in movies and other visuals are not an exaggeration of Hawaii’s beauty. That said the food almost tastes better for the beauty surrounding it. These ribs,which just happen to be one of my husband’s favorite come from the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel ,from the [...]

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Saffron _Roasted Potato and Fennel Salad

Posted on October 12, 2008 by meggamoma

The Ritz Carlton in Chicago used to serve this simply delicious salad. I found it so different from the traditional paring of these two humble vegetables,combining it with Saffron took this to a whole new level. The beauty about this salad is that it can be made up to 4 hours ahead,and dare I say [...]

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