Tuscan Grilled Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Angel Hair Pasta This bright and flavorful pasta is especially suited to warm summer evenings, but can be enjoyed any time of year. It pairs perfectly with a crisp, dry white wine (such as pinot grigio). Total cook time is probably around an hour, but can be shortened to 30 minutes by using rotisserie or pre-made grilled chicken from the deli section at the grocery store. Continue reading “Tuscan Grilled Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Angel Hair Pasta” →
Saffron Grilled Chicken Kebabs These chicken kebabs are simple to make, and are a sure crowd pleaser any time of year. Saffron, once considered the world’s most elusive and prohibitively expensive spice, is now readily available at Amazon and other specialty grocers like Trader Joe’s. Continue reading “Saffron Grilled Chicken Kebabs” →
Lemon & Pistachio Pesto Pasta This variation on Pesto Genovese gets a jolt of acidity from the addition of lemon juice and zest, and uses a 50/50 blend of pistachio nuts and pine nuts (both are tree nuts), lending a unique color and luscious flavor to the dish. It also comes together quickly, making it a perfect weeknight meal. Best of all, it can be made in advance – up to a week ahead of time; simply drizzle some additional olive oil on top and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Continue reading “Lemon & Pistachio Pesto Pasta” →
The Notorious B.I.D. (Big Italian Dinner) Here it is: Your complete guide to making a Big Italian Dinner that will warm your heart and soul this winter. Crank up the Pavarotti (or Sinatra, or whatever makes you feel Italian), open a nice Chianti, and get ready to feast like a wise-guy. Continue reading “The Notorious B.I.D. (Big Italian Dinner)” →
How To Build The Perfect Charcuterie Board It may be counterintuitive, but the secret to building a great charcutier board lies in choosing ingredients that to some degree actually oppose – rather than compliment – each other. This keeps the experience interesting enough that people will want to keep munching. Continue reading “How To Build The Perfect Charcuterie Board” →
The Intrepid Gourmet 