RECIPE: Asparagus & Prosciutto Wraps

We love these delicious, fancy yet very easy Asparagus & Prosciutto Wraps. Photo courtesy Castello USA.   Need something fancy—and easy? Here’s a lovely first course to make with spring asparagus. We serve the wraps individually plated with some watercress salad, to which we add some snipped chives or thin-sliced green onion. The recipe is…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Asparagus & Prosciutto Wraps”

TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Roasted Fish

Have you ever roasted (or baked—here’s the difference*) a whole fish? It’s easy and a lot less expensive than fillets. Here are the simple steps to serving succulent, low-caloric, healthful roast fish (or grilled, if you prefer). Our tip was inspired by these photos from Eataly Chicago. 1. CHOOSE A FISH Start with one of…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Roasted Fish”

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Recipe With Havarti Cheese

[1] Forget the pasta: This “mac and cheese” substitutes better-for-you cauliflower (photos #1 and #3 © Castello Cheese). [2] Turn cauliflower into “mac and cheese” (photo © GoodEggs.com). [3] Havarti is also delicious on a cheese board for a snack, or with fresh and dried fruits and nuts for dessert.   Chef Michael Symon has…
Continue reading “Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Recipe With Havarti Cheese”

TIP OF THE DAY: Green (Pesto) Lasagna For Spring

[1] “Green” lasagna, made with pesto and spring asparagus. Use green (spinach) noodles for St. Patrick’s Day. Photo courtesy Eataly | Chicago.   Have you ever had green lasagna? We order lasagna every time we see it on a menu, trying to find one that’s better than Mom’s (which has only been bested once). We…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Green (Pesto) Lasagna For Spring”

TIP OF THE DAY: The Easiest Cupcake Garnishes

Easy Mother’s Day cupcakes. Photo courtesy Sweet Street Desserts.   If you still haven’t settled on a dessert for Mother’s Day, here’s the easy way out. You can make cupcakes like these, from SweetStreetDesserts.com, simply by purchasing plain cupcakes and topping them with a large piece of candy. Instead of sprinkles, the idea is to…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: The Easiest Cupcake Garnishes”