Low Fat Black Bean and Orzo Salad

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained or 4 cups freshly cooked black beans 1 sliced ripe olives, drained 2 medium tomato, seeded & chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil, or Read More …

Ajillo Mushrooms

Few tapas taste more Spanish than championes al ajillo (ajillo mushrooms), dripping with olive oil, garlic and dry Spanish Sherry. To make this tapa even more authentic, be sure to serve the mushrooms with plenty of fresh, crusty bread to Read More …

Artichokes with clams

Artichokes are a popular vegetable in Spain, especially fresh from the market. They are often served sauteed with ham or stuffed with white sauce and ham or meat, etc. Sometimes served cold, they combine well with anchovies and piquillo peppers, Read More …

Dijon Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 175 ml olive oil In a small bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients except the oil until the salt dissolves, then gradually whisk in the Read More …

Brandied Rabbit In Mustard Sauce

1 md Rabbit, cut up, frying 1 tablespoon Olive oil 1 tablespoon Butter or margarine 1 md Onion, cut in four Whole cloves Bouquet garni * Salt to taste Brandy 4 tablespoon Whipping cream 1-1/2 tablespoon Grainy coarse Dijon Mustard Read More …

Australian Poached Rabbit with Bruschetta

1 each Spanish onion, peeled and sliced 2 each Stalks of celery, chopped 2 sm Carrots, chopped 2 each Sprigs of thyme 2 each Bay leaves 12 each Black peppercorns 1 each Rabbit 2 each Cloves of garlic, quartered 16 Read More …

Barbecued Turtle Steak

Yield: 1 servings 3 lb Turtle steak 6 Limes 1/2 c Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 cl Garlic 1 ds White pepper Salt and pepper to taste For those of you that haven’t had the opportunity to have Read More …

Cervena Venison Burgers with Sweet and Sour Tomatoes and Horseradish Creme Fraiche

These burgers have been a big hit whether I served them as a special at PUBLIC or when I prepare them at home for friends and family. You can use any cut of Cervena for this recipe, but I would Read More …

Basic Aioli

Aioli is a cold sauce made of garlic, egg, acid (lemon juice or vinegar), and olive oil, basically a garlic-flavored mayonnaise. Wonderful with fish and seafood, grilled chicken and veggies like artichokes. For a quick and tasty appetizer, mix some Read More …

Fresh California Asparagus Pizza with Red Bell Pepper, Olive, and Feta

Fresh California asparagus spears bring an extraordinary touch of style to the humble pizza. This tasty, colorful version, which appeals to vegetarians and omnivores alike, will win orders – and win at the bottom-line. Serve the best from the west; Read More …

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 …

Grilled Avocado Caprese Crostini

Crunchy, crusty sourdough bread with the beautiful flavours of garlic olive oil and basil…. and then that warm and melty cheese with the sweetness of grilled cherry tomatoes. 8 pieces thick sliced sourdough loaf (or loaf of choice) Garlic Olive Read More …

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Quick, simple, and unbelievably tasty. This recipe could make even a self-professed brussels sprout hater change their mind. Roasting at a high temperature with olive oil brings out the sweetness and reduces the cabbagey taste of brussels sprouts, caramelizing the Read More …

Caprese Salad & Wine

Is there anything more Italian and elegant than caprese salad and wine. This is very simple to make, just put it on a nice plate and pair it with your favorite wine in a crystal decanter with some crystal wine Read More …