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Day: January 7, 2018

Appetizer, Cocktail Party, Sauces and mixes, Tips11 Comments

Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

January 7, 2018January 8, 2018 Jim Courtovich

Parmesan cheese, as we refer to it, means one thing, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiono cheese. ย I like to buy it in blocks and throw it in the food processor just before I need the cheese to maximize flavor. Of course there … Continue reading Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

Hors D'oeuvres, Soup3 Comments

Baked Garlic Pitas

January 7, 2018January 16, 2018 Jim Courtovich

Split fresh pita pockets apart, brush with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, cut into triangles and bake for about 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees. ย When they have cooled a bit, take a garlic clove that has been cut … Continue reading Baked Garlic Pitas

Appetizer, Brunch, Cocktail Party, Entrees, Lunch, Soup4 Comments

Lamb Chili

January 7, 2018January 14, 2019 Jim Courtovich

I love chili, but not to the extent that it deserves half a day of work and 50 ingredients, some of which must come from specialty … Continue reading Lamb Chili

Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Hors D'oeuvres2 Comments

Roasted Bacon, Tomato and Lettuce Mini Sandwiches

January 7, 2018January 8, 2018 Jim Courtovich

When it comes to brunch, I like to have some bites of food on the table when guests start trickling in. One thing Charleston and Washington have in common: people arrive when they arrive, so you must accommodate the timely … Continue reading Roasted Bacon, Tomato and Lettuce Mini Sandwiches

Appetizer, Barbecue, Lunch, Side Dish1 Comment

Roasted Basil Parmasean Tomatoes

January 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Jim Courtovich

These tomatoes heighten the taste of sandwiches such as a BLT or just about anything else you would put a sliced tomato on. ย Of course, this is for off-season only. You would never do this do a farm-ripened fresh tomato. … Continue reading Roasted Basil Parmasean Tomatoes

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