Our favorite meal (or two) from each week – just click on the date to go the original posting:
Perfect Grilled Steak: August 23, 2020
Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce: August 10, 2020
Red Rice Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, Corn and Ricotta Salata: August 3, 2020
Frozen Pea Soup: July 27, 2020
Crispy Citrus Shrimp: July 20, 2020
Hearts of Romaine with Green Goddess Dressing: July 13, 2020
Pancetta, Arugula and Roasted Tomato Salad: July 6, 2020
Cooking with leftovers – Hash and Pantry Pasta: June 29, 2020
Chicken Supreme with Root Vegetables: June 22, 2020
Creamy Shrimp on Crackers / Grilled Porterhouse Steaks: June 15, 2020
Barbecue Chicken and Fingerlings with Aioli: June 8, 2020
Pasta a la Papa: May 31, 2020
Ethereal Rice and Peas (Risi e Bisi): May 25, 2020
Soglia al Cartoccio (Sole in Parchment): May 18, 2020
Vietnamese Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps: May 11, 2020
Roast Chicken with Mushrooms and Cream Sauce: May 4, 2020
Steak Dinner with Sauteed Asparagus and Roasted Potatoes: April 27, 2020
Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans: April 20, 2020
Greek Lamb Chops / Greek Salad with Avocado: April 13, 2020
Lemony Lentil Soup with Homemade Flatbread: April 6, 2020
Spaghetti with Mushrooms and Black Olive Sauce: March 30, 2020
Crispy Pasta with Chickpeas, Lemon and Parsley: March 23, 2020
Shrimp Wedge Salad with Breadcrumbs and Hot Sauce: March 16, 2020
Stewart’s Substantial Rice / Classic Caesar Salad: March 9, 2020
Baked Pasta with Ricotta and Sausage: March 2, 2020
Olive Oil-Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Carrots: February 21, 2020
Jane’s Fancy Baked Beans: February 14, 2020
Chicken Paillard with Arugula: February 2, 2020
Cauliflower Bolognese: January 26, 2020
Risotto with Mushrooms and Thyme: January 17, 2020
Grilled Lamb Chops with Lavender Salt: January 12, 2020
Smoked Trout Tartines: January 6, 2020
Ikaria’s Sweet and Savory Braised Chickpeas: December 22, 2019
Quick Cucumber Pickle: December 15, 2019
Semi-sundried cherry tomato Nicoise: December 8, 2019
Spicy Weeknight Marinara Sauce / Pasta alla Pomarola: December 2, 2019
Sicilian Chicken Salad: November 25, 2019
Potato and Green Pea Curry: November 18, 2019
Squash and Radicchio Salad with Pecans: November 11, 2019
Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Beurre Blanc: November 4, 2019
Feel-Better Chicken and Rice Soup: October 28, 2019
Saffron Risotto: October 21, 2019
Sandwiches: Turkey and Swiss on Rye / Tuna Salad: October 14, 2019
Marisa’s Wedding Soup: October 7, 2019
Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas / Spaghetti al Limone: September 29, 2019
Grilling Fish the Greek Way: September 22, 2019
The Holy BLT: September 15, 2019
Perfect Roast Chicken with Pan Sauce: September 8, 2019
Balsamic and Soy Marinated Skirt Steak with Charred Peppers: September 1, 2019
Creamy Pasta with Crispy Mushrooms: August 25, 2019
Barbecued Chicken: August 17, 2019
Rick Bayless’s Corn, Zucchini and Poblano Tacos: August 11, 2019
Stewed Berry Sauce: August 4, 2019
Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette: July 28,2019
Argentinian Chimichurri: July 21, 2019
Hazan’s Butter, Onion and Tomato Sauce / Pan con Tomate: July 14, 2019
Chocolate Torte with Marshmallows: July 8, 2019
Pulling-from-the-Pantry Puttanesca / Pizza and Pizza Dough: June 30, 2019
Sicilian Caponata / Grill-Smoked Pork Chops with Cider Vinegar Gastrique: June 23, 2019
Gail’s Salad: June 16, 2019
Grilled Scallops with Miso-Corn Salad: June 9, 2019
Crostini with Feta Cream and Tomatoes / Bruschetta with Peppers and Gorgonzola: June 1, 2019
Broccoli Salad: May 25, 2019
Turkey, Sausage and Prosciutto Meatballs: May 19, 2019
Black Pig Pork Chops / Atomic Applesauce: May 12, 2019
Chicken Salmoriglio (Grilled Chicken from Southern Italy / Charred Broccoli with Pecorino and Lemon: May 5, 2019
Pasta with fresh tomato sauce: April 28, 2019
Pasta Primavera: April 21, 2019
Chicken Brodo with Asparagus and Mushrooms: April 7, 2019
Toasted English Muffins with Peanut Butter and Blueberries: March 31, 2019
(Almost Entirely) Crab Cakes: March 25, 2019
Weeknight Fried Rice: March 17, 2019
Speedy Fish Chowder: March 11, 2019
Pork Posole: March 4, 2019
Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Soup / Apple Galette: February 24, 2019
Flounder Milanese: February 17, 2019
Cast-Iron Burger / Tomatillo Salsa / Train Stabilizer: February 10, 2019
Tomato and Eggplant Soup / Penne Rigate in Tomato and Eggplant Sauce / Braised Rotisserie Chicken in Tomato and Eggplant Sauce: February 3, 2019
Simple Country Potage: January 27, 2019
Chicken Marbella: January 20, 2019
Lamb and Chickpea Curry / Cauliflower Toasts: January 13, 2019
Shrimp and Grits: January 6, 2019
Rocket Soup / Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Hot-Sauce Vinaigrette: December 31, 2018
Chicken and Bacon Choucroute with Potato Salad: December 17, 2018
Chicory, Bacon and Poached Egg Salad / Smoked Trout Toast with Scramble Eggs: December 10, 2019
Panzanella: Bread Salad with meat, cheese and vegetables: December 3, 2018
Crispy, Browned Roast Turkey / Warm Bar Nuts: November 26, 2018
Cafe Jeanty / Ad Hoc / Ottima / Bottega / Chez Panisse: November 23, 2018
(Hiatus because of vacation, Tree of Life tragedy, etc.)
Pesto alla Genovese / Penne with Pesto: October 28, 2018
Chicken with Chestnuts and Cabbage / Mashed Potatoes with Fennel: October 21, 2018
Chicken Noodle Soup with Dill / Irish Soda Bread with Whipped Orange Butter: October 14, 2018
Yogurt Dip with Roasted Vegetables: October 7, 2018
Zucchini-and-Herb-Stuffed Roast Chicken: September 30, 2018
Burrata Salad with Green Goddess Dressing: September 24, 2018
Instant-Cured Salmon: September 17, 2018
Blackberry Sauce for Ice Cream / Spice-Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin: September 10, 2018
Pasta with Sweet Corn, Tomatoes and Basil: September 3, 2018
Grilled Pork Burgers: August 27, 2018
Summer Vegetable Gazpacho / Grilled Mushrooms with Sausages, Onions and Peppers: August 20, 2018
Tomato Toast / Pork, Mushroom and Artichoke Fricassee: August 13, 2018
Blue Cheese Burgers: August 6, 2018
Chicken Cobb Salad: July 30, 2018
Mushroom, Tahini and Poached Egg Toast: July 23, 2018
Poached Salmon with Zucchini: July 16, 2018
Nicoise Toast / Klondike Bars: July 9, 2018
Charred Cabbage with Goat Cheese Raita and Cucumbers / Summer Garden Pasta: July 1, 2018
Grilled Fatoush with Halloumi and Eggplant: June 24, 2018
Bourbon Chicken/Louisville Manhattan, Fountainbleau Cheese: June 17, 2018
Mussels with Sausage in Tomato Sauce: June 11, 2018
Blackberry Icebox Cake: June 4, 2018
Fried Fish Sandwich with Pickled Cucumber and Tartar Sauce / Warm Mushroom Salad: May 28, 2018
Adriatic Grilled Shrimp: May 21, 2018
Pan Roasted Chicken in Cream Sauce / Roasted Shrimp with Marinara Dipping Sauce: May 14, 2018
Casa Stuarti Ribs: May 7, 2018
Grain Bowl with Roasted Broccoli and Mushrooms / Pittsburgh Potatoes (courtesy of Janice Hart): April 30, 2018
Slow-cooked Salmon / Instant Orange Cake: April 23, 2018
Poulet-au-Pot: April 16, 2018
Simple Country Potage: April 9, 2018
Grilled Lamb with Spicy Lime-Yogurt Sauce: April 2, 2018
Roasting Fish Whole: March 26, 2018
Shepherd’s Pie: March 19, 2018
Sautéed Duck Breast with Arugula and Cracklings / Roast Duck Legs (Quick Confit): March 12, 2018
Bobby Flay’s Sloppy Joes: March 5, 2018
Rigatoni with Roman Broccoli Sauce: February 26, 2018
Baba Ghanoush: February 19, 2018
Black Bean Cassoulet “Soup” / Pork Schnitzel with Crispy Rice Coating and Bloody Mary Sauce: February 12, 2018
Swiss Chard Enchiladas / Ham and Cheese Bites: February 5, 2018
Risotto with Sausage and Parsley: January 29, 2018
Black Pepper Steak and Caesar Salad: January 22, 2018
Kale, Sausage, Rib and Lima Bean Stew: January 15, 2018
Caramelized Pear Custard: January 8, 2018
Beef Meatball Soup: January 1, 2018
Fingerlings with Sour Cream Sauce and Smoked Trout Roe: December 25, 2017
Steve Raichlen’s ‘Pretty Good Beef and Pork Chili: December 18, 2017
Superior Roasted Chicken: November: December 11, 2017
Acorn Restaurant / Mussels with white wine, leeks and bacon: December 4, 2017
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup: November 27, 2017
Tomato and Fennel Soup / Grilled Cheese: November 20, 2017
Sweet Green Kale Salad / Midnight Bolognese: November 13, 2017
Pasta Putanesca / Cheesy Focaccia: November 6, 2017
Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Charred Scallion Dressing / Fall Squash and Leek Bread Pudding: October 23, 2017
Fragrant Onion Tart: October 16, 2017
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole with Cider: October 9, 2017
Spaghetti with Meatballs: October 2, 2017
Second Day Chili: September 25, 2017
Central America Guacamole: September 18, 2017
Pan-Fried Halibut with Roasted Tomato Sauce: September 11, 2017
Tortiglioni (pasta) with Trapanese Pesto / Toasted Cheese Sandwiches: September 4, 2017
JW Burgers / Wedge Salad: August 28, 2016
Grilled Sardines / Roasted Salmon with Green Herbs: August 21, 2017
Braised Chicken and Tomatoes / Eggs Kerjiwal: August 14, 2017
Hot Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry with Tortillas / Chicken Chemuin: August 7, 2017
Grilled Flank Steak with Zucchini Salsa / Ember-Roasted Sweet Potato: July 31, 2017
Jeffrey’s Roast Chicken / Leeks and Greens: July 24, 2017
Grilled, Herbed Chicken and Zucchini Toast: (July 17, 2017)
Grilled Skirt Steak and Romain with Roasted Tomato Salsa: July 10, 2017
Swordfish with Wine-Bottle Sauce / Grilled Sweet Potatoes: July 3, 2017
Gilling Steaks: June 24, 2017
The Simplest Salade Nicoise: June 19, 2017
Summer Squash and Basil Pasta: June 12, 2017
Steak-House Cookout / Freezer Chicken with Sausage, Vegetables and Vinegar: June 5, 2017
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos: May 29, 2017
Sauteed Chicken with Buttery Orzo, Leeks and Fennel: May 22, 2017
Minimum Ravioli and Meatballs – May 15, 2017
Lasagne alla Bolognese al Forno – May 8, 2017
Scallops with Ginger Sauce – May 1, 2017
Royal Roasted Oysters / Avgolemono Rice – April 24, 2017
Jim Harrison’s Caribbean Stew / Pasta with Greens, Beans and Sausage: – April 17, 2017
Ongelet Gascon / Suppli Classici – April 10, 2017
Sole Meuniere / Barberi Bread – April 3, 2017
Choucroute Garni / Spaghetti with Tomato and Walnut Pesto – March 27, 2017
Chicken Confit / Blueberries in Lime Sugar – March 20, 2017
Coq au Vin / Marinated Beans on Toast – March 13,m 2017
Lamb Tagine / Chickpea Puree with Dandelion Greens – March 6, 2017
Beef Bourguignon / Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Celery – February 27, 2017
Radicchio with Figs and Cannellini / Ceviche – February 20, 2017
Oxtail Braised in Red Wine / (Leftover) Oxtail Soup – February 13, 2017
Lentil Cakes with Mushroom Cream Sauce / Guacamole de la Casa Guillermo y Barbara – February 5,, 2017
Roasted Pollock with Chickpeas and Chorizo / Ribolitta (Tuscan Cabbage with Cannellini) – January 30, 2017
Roasted, Caramelized Vegetables / Chocolate-Butter Cake with Rum Cream Sauce – January 23, 2017
Incredible Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Smashed Vegetables and Greens – January 16, 2017
Superior Roast Chicken / Roasted Root Vegetables – January 9, 2017
Porchetta / Pears in Coffee and Brown Sugar: January 2, 2017
Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin / Pork-and-Chive Dumplings: December 26, 2016
Chicken Canzanese / Sticky Rice with Castelveltranto Olives: December 17, 2016
Roast Shrimp with Anise and Parsley / Pico de Gallo Verde: December 10, 2016
Quick Sunday Gravy / Bar Snack Brussels Sprouts: December 4, 2016
Pork Medallions with Grapes in Pomegranate Sauce / Orange Cake: November 27, 2016
Ree Drummond’s Best-Ever Tomato Soup / Thanksgiving Leftover Shepherd’s Pie / Aroncini: November 20, 2016
Grilled Cheese / Beef and Pork Chili: November 13, 2016
Potato and Leek Galette / Bourbon-brined Pork Chops: October 30, 2016
Pasta with Mushrooms and Prosciutto / Celery Toasts: October 23, 2016
Eggplant Parmesan / Seared Trout with Braised Spinach: October 16, 2016
Baccala Mantecato (I really like this stuff) / Torta Barozzi (chocolate cake): October 9, 2016
Hand-Chopped Gazpacho / Bluefish Mantecato: October 2, 2016
Pantry Pasta / Tibetan Flat Bread / Cod with Olive and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sept 25, 2016
Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Sandwich / Smoked Oysters: September 18, 2016
Greens Frittata with Parmigiano / Grilled Peaches: September 11, 2016
Grilled Pork Loin with Corn Relish and Heirloom Tomatoes / Updated Wedge Salad: September 4, 2016
Almost-Good Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil: August 29, 2016
Home-made Pizza: August 22, 2016
Potato Gnocchi with Corn Salad and Crema / Crispy Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus: August 15, 2016
Vietnamese Style Pork Chops with Herb Salad / Grape Salsa with Toasted Baguette and Herbed Goat Cheese / Baguette: August 8, 2016
Steak-Frites / Fritto Misto: July 31, 2016
Tuscan Kale and Beet Chips with Orecchietti and Feta / Homemade Merguez: July 23, 2016
Contramar’s Red and Green Grilled Snapper / Grilled and Smothered Artichokes: July 17, 2016
Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Tomato Salsa / Crispy Baked Potatoes with Whipped Feta Cream: July 10, 2016
Bourbon-brined Pork Chops / Tart Greens with Herbed Goat Cheese, Pistachios and Pickled Blackberries / Fountainbleau Cheese with crudites: July 3, 2016
Smoke-Grilled Chicken with Jamaican Gravy / Tomato and Potato Salad / Grilled Asparagus with Spicy Parmesan Sauce: June 25, 2016
Seafood Mixed Grill / Red Rice: June 18,2016
Near Nicoise with Tuna/Bruschetta with ricotta and crudites/Three Onion Tart: June 11, 2016
Chicken with Morels / Creamy Polenta: June 4, 2016
Classic Omelet / Tomato, Spinach, Feta Scumble: May 31, 2016
Blue Cheese Burger with Port Wine Syrup / Home-made Pita: May 21, 2016
Ina Garten’s Provencal Fisherman’s Stew / Bacon Caesar Salad: May 14, 2016
Joe Carroll’s Ferocious Grilled Mackerel / Guacamole: May 8, 2016
Jamie Oliver’s “Brilliant” BBQ Salmon / Manchego Cheese Bites: May 1, 2016
Chicken Paprikash, Bread-and-Butter Pickles: April 24, 2016
Grilled Oysters, Asparagus Stew: April 17, 2016
Pasta with Tuna Sauce, Fox Chapel Greek Salad: April 10, k2016
Pasta with Hilda’s herbs: April 3, 2016
Lamb Barbaton – Carrots with chives: March 27, 2016
Bill Blass Chicken – Cheese: March 20, 2016
Puerto Rican Pork and Beans; Soda Bread: March 14, 2016
Baguettes and Roast Chicken: March 7, 2016
Spaghetti with toasted bread crumbs and oregano, Lemon-Basil Pizza: February 28, 2016
Braised Carrots with Barley and Dill: February 21, 2016
Family Meal Chicken and Fillet of Sole Riviera: February 14, 2016
Mussels – Lidia Bastianich’s Spicy Tomato Treatment: February 7, 2016
Jacques Pepin’s Genius Pepper Sauce: January 31, 2016
Pasta with Prosciutto, Peas, and Shallots: January 24, 2016
Kale, Sausage, Rib and Lima Bean Stew: January 17, 2016
Chicken Jardiniere: January 10, 2016
Poulet à là Crème: January 2, 2016
Swiss Chard and Egg Gratin / Croque Monsieur Toast / Baked beans on toasted soda bread: December 26, 2015
Pan con Tomate, Grilled Bread, Seared Zucchinni: December 19, 2015
Mary Stewart’s Baked Shrimp Scampi – December 12, 2015
Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup – December 5, 2015
Shepherd’s Pie with Thanksgiving Left-overs – November 29, 2015
Tom Kerridge’s Pollock, Chorizo and Chickpea Stew – November 22, 2015
Pollo alla Vin Cotto – November 15, 2015
Pot-au-Feu – November 8, 2015
Near-Niçoise with Swordfish – November 1, 2015
Bolognese della Nonna – November 1, 2015
Pouding Chomeur – October 19, 2015
Orechhiette with Tuna and Fennel – October 19, 2015
Lemon-Soy Skirt Steak – October 19, 2015
Pizza – October 12, 2015
Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil – October 5, 2015
Shepherd’s Salad – September 28, 2015
Roast Chicken – September 21, 2015
Baked orzo with mushrooms and peas – September 21, 2015
Tacos al Pastor – September 14, 2015
Fresh tomato salsa – September 14, 2015
Flank Steak – September 7, 2015
Shrimp Scampi – September 7, 2015
Seared Tuna with avocado, bagna cauda – August 31, 2015
Grilled Shrimp w/ Eastern Shore Corn and Tomatoes – August 24, 2015
Sauteed Zucchini – August 24, 2015