Summer is the perfect time for a barbecue. Grilled filet mignon is always a favorite. My 90 year old father, his lovely wife, Vicki, and my nephew all came this weekend for a visit. My nephew loves photography, so he was behind the camera capturing food and fun. I’m a great believer in easy, healthy […]

Mango is my new, favorite fruit to add to salads and just about anything. Summer is a perfect time to incorporate mango in this fresh, easy to make salsa. Put on fish and turn ordinary into fabulous. Best of all, it takes just minutes to make.   SERVES:  4 INGREDIENTS 1  cup chopped peeled mango […]

  This is the best clam chowder I have ever tasted. I love fresh, healthy food, so when you read that the last ingredients added to this recipe are fresh lemon juice and herbs (parsley, chervil, chives, tarragon, thyme and basil), you know you are in for a gastronomique treat.   Leave it to the […]

      If you really want to impress your friends, serve fresh, Dungeness crab at your next party. A delicacy from the Pacific coast and particularly the Pacific Northwest, most people have never tried it. Named after a small town and the shallow bay inside the Dungeness Spit on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington […]

This melon and prosciutto with mint vinaigrette recipe is healthy, easy to prepare,  and takes about 10 minutes to make. You can use any type of melon that is in season. I love it because it can be made in advance, kept in the refrigerator and is ready to serve after guests arrive.   SERVINGS: […]

  This delicious Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde recipe is an adaptation from Giada De Laurentis on the  Food Network. Now, I consider myself something of an expert when it comes to salmon, but I must admit the fresh citrus juice of oranges and lemons, combined with fresh mint and parsley,  give this dish […]

      Singita’s Executive Chef Lorraine Pienaar shares her exotic recipe for Pan Seared Scallops with Amarula Onion Puree that is a featured dish for guests finishing their afternoon safaris in South Africa. I have never come across a recipe that calls for a finely chopped, almost powdered crispy bacon.     If you’re […]

Thomas Keller makes a mean roasted chicken for his restaurant, Bouchon. Is there anyone who doesn’t love this classic comfort food for dinner? See how Keller demonstrates this his “Mon Poulet Roti” below or his video demonstration and  try it at home. INGREDIENTS One 2- to 3-pound farm-raised chickenKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 teaspoons minced […]