Our days in Tuscany in the Chianti area have been marked with a huge meal in the middle of the day at a fabulous restaurant somewhere in one of the many medieval villages that are sprinkled only a few miles apart. When we return back to villa, we have yet another glass of wine, maybe some cheese and bread…after a couple of ... Read More »
Grilled Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes Balsamic and Arugula…just had to do that translation for you! I’ve created this recipe while staying in Tuscany~~Ben and I have a small villa, so we did some meager grocery shopping~~you know, just few things for snacks, breakfast and maybe a dinner in. Well, here’s what was created with just a few ingredients, ... Read More »
This Shrimp Clam Corn & Arugula Soup has a rich broth slightly thickened to add to the velvety touch on your palate. Plus this makes it even better for dipping and sopping! It’s got the earthy nutty somewhat peppery taste taste of cumin…add to that the shrimp, clams, corn and arugula, and it’s a meal in a bowl. Ben and I ... Read More »
Most of what I cook is sparked by what I see in my refrigerator, pantry or what’s sitting on my kitchen counter. Yes, I’m very ‘organic’ and ‘random’…I suppose that’s part of my Boho spirit…I go with what moves my soul depending upon the day, the weather, the mood, the vibes that I’m getting from how my day’s going. It’s ... Read More »
I’m thinking this can be a meal in and of itself, but would it satisfy you…would it fill you…would it make you finish and know you’ve eaten a hearty meal…for some folks, yes…for others, no way! It’s packed full of great flavors. It’s loaded with nutrition. It’s easy to fix. It’s something that bodes well for a leftover. You ... Read More »
I sure hope you have a cast iron skillet that makes grilling stripes. If you don’t, think about buying one because it’s one of the most used that I have! And, I think you’ll have as much fun with it as I do. Cast Iron Skillet Grilled Fruit Salad…refreshing, naturally sweet, flavors that merge into a cacophonous symphony (the world of ... Read More »
The ‘Wisconsin Cheese ‘Grilled Cheese Academy‘ describes my award-winning sammich this way: This magical concoction features fresh blackberries, peppery greens, crispy fried bacon, and lusciously molten Wisconsin Provolone and Gouda. ’The Bewitching’ grilled cheese was selected by Chef Tory Miller, the James Beard Midwest Chef of the Year 2012, as the Gold winner in the 2012 Grilled Cheese Academy competition! ‘The Bewitching’ is featured ... Read More »
Healthy and delightfully light and refreshing, the ‘Gatsby Grilled Cheese’ is the essence of decadence! Fresh raspberries & blueberries, aged cheddar cheese, buttery & crispy grilled oatnut bread, and peppery arugula & zesty fresh spinach–let the dancing of the tastebuds begin! I entered this into the Biltmore Hotel’s contest ‘A Culinary & Wine Weekend‘…I mean what’s more elegant than acting like ... Read More »
Opening night for a stage play is a big deal! After working literally months on a production, the entire cast and crew are… Read More »
Ally's Kitchen
