Warm Asparagus Spears with Aged Gouda and Sherry Vinaigrette

Asparagus are finger food in my family, like corn on the cob or clams on the half-shell, and in the spring when they first appear in the markets, we eat as much as we can. Unless the spears are pencil-thin, Read More …

Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, and Kalamata Olives

Although bruschetta can be found on chic restaurant menus around the country, the classic is humble: a slice of grilled, roasted, or broiled Italian bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with diced fresh tomatoes and a bit of olive oil. Read More …

Roasted Cervena Venison with Georgia Pecans

Cervena venison roasted to perfection served on a seasoned crostini topped with caramelized onion marmalade with a splash of Georgia pecan praline sauce Makes 20 hors d’oeuvres Cervena Venison Loin 1 loin olive oil juniper berries garlic salt pepper Venison Read More …

Banitza – Baked Cheese Pastry

Banitza is one of the most popular and typical Bulgarian dishes, more of a breakfast or snack thing than a main course. There are many shapes and varieties of banitza – with cheese, spinach or butternut squash, but the cheese Read More …