Allow 4 scallops per person. Rinse scallops gently and dry them with a towel. Sprinkle scallops with sea salt and pepper. Heat equal amounts of olive oil and butter in a nonstick sauté pan. (Adjust oil and butter to the number of servings you’re cooking and the size of the pan.) Cook scallops for 3...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 pound butter, room temperature (use a good flavored butter like Kerrygold or Plugra) 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla METHOD: In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and butter together until creamy. Add sugar and mix until the dough is creamy and smooth. Add vanilla and blend until the...Read More

INGREDiENTS: 2 lbs. garnet yams 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Sea salt 5 cloves garlic, pan roasted 1/2 cup brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 cup heavy cream Roasted pumpkin seeds, garnish Salt and pepper METHOD: Heat a large pan of water to a boil. Peel 2 lbs. of...Read More

This dressing is delicious with Southwestern-themed salads, but it works equally well with Mexican or Middle-Eastern style dishes as well. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup lime juice, or lime and orange juice mixed 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seed 1 tablespoon sugar 1-2...Read More

This makes a nice breakfast or brunch alternative to eggs and bacon. With a small salad it is a light lunch that is filling and full of flavor. The recipe uses Wasa brand Light Rye Crispbreads, but other crackers such as Akmak or toasted slices of dense rye bread will work.  Adjust volumes according to...Read More

If you love the silky texture of mayonnaise, but cholesterol is not your friend, try this cholesterol free substitute. Avocados are a good source of potassium, magnesium, omega 3 and 6, vitamins K, E, B6, and C. Although this mayo is not as flavor neutral as egg based mayo, with a little thought it will...Read More

This basic dressing uses lime juice bolstered with a little rice vinegar for acid. If your limes are really tart, you could use all lime juice, but try to find ripe limes (they will be yellow instead of green) as the rice vinegar adds flavor. You can also use water to lower the acidity if...Read More

This is a nice first course for four people or a meal for two. It is a study of contrasts and complements. The oils of the avocado soothe the mild heat of the chili on the mango and the crisp texture of the lettuce and shrimp contrast with the buttery and smooth qualities of the...Read More

Here’s a classic cream soup that is especially good with the first asparagus of spring. INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds asparagus (about 2 bunches), thin to medium stalks are best 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 to 6 cups homemade chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Salt and white...Read More