This is a slight adaptation of a Ina Garten recipe. Easy but feels somewhat fancy. Chicken is crispy, sauce is decadent!

Delicious and easy coffee cake with lots of streusel topping

These scones are so great for breakfast or brunch or as a savory bread addition to a Southern dinner. These freeze beautifully so they work well for entertaining or for a lazy Sunday morning. Change up the cheddar and the chives with any herbs or cheese you have on hand. Smoked cheeses work especially well […]

Years ago, I originally made these fritters for a cooking demo at the Dripping Springs Farmer's Market–on the fly–using whatever I found in the stalls on arrival. These fritters are so versatile. Change up the veggies. Use ricotta, goat cheese or feta. Even though you are frying them, they don't soak up too much oil. […]

White Lasagna with Custom Toppings serves 12-16 10-12 lasagna noodles olive oil 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons) 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 rosemary sprigs 2 thyme sprigs 3 garlic cloves, crushed salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups milk white pepper 1-15 ounce container ricotta cheese 2 cups Fontina cheese, shredded (8 ounces, or […]

Chicken Wings with Salsa Verde Italiano 5 pounds chicken wings, cut in half at the joint 2 tablespoons kosher salt 3 Tablespoons Mediterranean Spice Mix 1/2 cup Salsa Verde Italiano Kosher salt Place chicken wings in a large container and cover with water.  Add salt and stir.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up […]

Salsa Verde Steaks 
Serves about 6 3 large garlic cloves, minced into a paste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 T-bone steaks (each about 1 1/2 pounds, and 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches thick) Salsa Verde Italiano Rub garlic, salt and pepper all over the steaks, massaging in well. Allow steaks to […]

  Salsa Verde Italiano Pasta Serves 6-8 1/4-1/2 cup Salsa Verde Italiano 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1-pound pasta such as pappardelle, ziti, penne or farfalle Optional grilled shrimp or chicken Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain and toss with enough sauce to coat pasta. Add pine nuts, […]

 
Pan Sautéed Trout with Salsa Verde
 Serves 4 1 cup yellow cornmeal 4 (8-oz) trout fillets (tilapia or other thin, light fillets) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup Salsa Verde Italiano ¼ cup toasted pine nuts or almonds (optional) Place cornmeal in a shallow dish. Pat fish dry with paper towels and […]

Grilled Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde Italiano 1 rack of lamb chops, “frenched”—bones trimmed clean 2 tablespoons Juniper Provence Spice Mix or other herbes de Provence spice Salt and Pepper 8 tablespoons Salsa Verde Italiano Here’s the link to our Salsa Verde Italiano Preheat grill on high heat.  *Cut chops apart from each other. Salt […]

  Bruschetta with Salsa Verde Italiano
(“brooskayta”)   Bruschetta, mostly found in the Tuscan region, is considered to be a more casual and hearty fare than its more refined cousin, crostini.  Bruschetta makes a crusty base for moist toppings such as fresh tomato salsa, pesto, roasted peppers, grilled mushrooms, or of course, my Salsa Verde Italiano. Brush […]

 Fresh Tomato Salsa with Salsa Verde Italiano 3 large tomatoes, chopped
 1 cup pitted mixed olives, roughly chopped 
½ cup red onion or shallot, chopped 
4 green onions, thinly sliced
 1/3-2/3 cup Salsa Verde Italiano In a large bowl combine all ingredients.  Serve at room temperature. 
Wonderful on Bruschetta or tossed with Pasta. Here’s the […]