Author Archives: Michelle
Figs with Proscuitto & Goats Cheese
You would know by now I am fig obsessed, just like I am anchovy obsessed – but I tend to hide my anchovies and use them for their salty flavour. With figs it is different – they are very … Continue reading
New York Cheese Cake
It was Mr Man’s birthday yesterday and we intended to have a big celebration – we had just arrived home from vacation and were not counting on the hurricane that whipped the wind and rain around us, keeping us housebound … Continue reading
Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Farro and Herb Pistou
I was meant to be packing for our vacation last night but instead I cooked this. You think I might have chosen something alot less time consuming but no! I had to sweat it out over an oven and … Continue reading
Crispy Potato Salad with Anchovy Chimichurri
When we lived in Chicago, we lived in an old greystone in Lincoln Park. We loved it because it was full of character, as was our landlord who lived upstairs – we became good friends and Friday nights were often … Continue reading
Honey Baked Nectarines with Vanilla Bean Marscapone
I must confess that I am still in a Nutter Butter haze, in fact I am eating one right now – I think I neglected to say in my previous post how moorish they were. I am usually pretty good … Continue reading
Parpadelle with Veal Ragu & Gremolata
I find it very hard to pass up a good ragu – one with meat so tender that it literally melts in your mouth. I also love ragu’s paired with a pasta and despite the warmer weather this dish … Continue reading
The Most Decadent Chocolate Ice Cream EVER
This chocolate ice cream is the thickest, richest and most decadent chocolate ice cream I have ever tasted. And until I saw this recipe, I wasn’t particularly interested in trying to re-create something that was done so well commercially (most … Continue reading