I’ve stopped buying curry powders and pastes. I got tired of discovering 5-year-old half-used packages of curry paste at the back of my fridge. It’s pretty easy to make your own and (bonus for wimps like me) you can control the heat level. This recipe is not exactly a Thai red curry but it contains […]
I love the main course. You can go completely overboard and, regardless of the results, everyone will gush about what an amazing cook you are. Of course this assumes you’ve done your job as hostess and everyone is blitzed on cocktails and/or homebrew. These are a few of my favorite things. Grilled Pork with Persimmon […]
Growing up there was always a large tray of meatballs in tomato sauce at family gatherings. Served on a buffet with rolls and a salad, it was a dish that everyone loved. My version is enough for a family dinner or a small party, but it can be scaled up to feed a crowd. Enjoy!
Who doesn’t love meatballs? This recipe is great with pasta or as the star of a meatball sandwich. Or, make a larger quantity for a party. Makes 12 large or 24 small meatballs. For the sauce you’ll need: 1 onion finely diced 1 hot pepper (jalepeno or whatever you like), finely diced 1 tablespoon olive […]
This recipe is my version of pork chops with apple sauce. When life gives you persimmons you need to be creative! For this recipe you’ll need 4 pork chops Smokey Pork Rub Celery Root Puree Persimmon Relish You can make the puree and relish ahead of time and reheat it just before serving. Rub 1-2 […]
This relish is great with grilled pork. It’s an unusual alternative to apple sauce. The smokey spices are perfect for fall. For this recipe you’ll need: 1/4 cup onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large persimmon (about 1/2 pound), peeled cored and chopped into 3/4″ pieces 2 tablespoons white wine 1 tablespoon balsamic […]