We discovered in a recent show celebrating those spring favorites, ham and lamb, that it’s the American variety of lamb that often has a pronounced game-y flavor that some folks find unpleasant. Luckily for us, Chris Prosperi served chops from Australian lamb, and we were amazed. Of course, the lamb lovers at the table cleaned their […]
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Store-Bought Tube Polenta for Greek Lasagna
This week’s brunch-o-rama choice is a crazy easy Greek lasagna dish I made up trying to find a use for slices of tube polenta. I realized I could make a lasagna-style casserole using the polenta instead of lasagna noodles. It tastes good if you love Greek flavors the way we do, and it has the […]
Tomato, Spinach, and Parmesan Baked Eggs
Laurie McNamara’s recipe for Tomato, Spinach and Parmesan Baked Eggs goes down in Food Schmooze® history as the best baked egg dish we’ve ever tasted. Easy, delicious, and SO being served at every brunch we host from here on out.
Lidia’s Warm Mushroom Salad Perfect with Turkey
Thank you Lidia Bastianich of PBS…Crispy-edged wild mushrooms, served warm over crunchy frisee and tossed with chopped pancetta, fresh thyme, olive oil, and vinegar, and topped with a fresh grating of Italian Grana Padano cheese. All we can say is oh, baby is this good. — FM
AMAZING CRISP-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, SHALLOTS, PEARS & PROSCIUTTO
From Faith: A little chopping, a sheet pan and an oven are all you need to turn out this glorious taste treat for Thanksgiving or, in my case, for any occasion. Our show volunteer, Marian Roy, dropped this one on us and after tasting it, Chris Prosperi started making it for his customers at Metro Bis […]
Incredible Melting Potatoes
Barbara Kafka, a legend in the food world, created the single best roasted potato recipe we have ever eaten. She calls them “melting potatoes,” from her book Vegetable Love. In this dish, the potatoes act like rice in risotto, absorbing the butter, oil, and chicken stock. Faith’s experience is that they drive people wild.
