Roast Roma Tomatoes
This staple can be used so many ways, but it all comes down to the winter months when tomatoes needContinue Reading
Author: Jim Courtovich
Communications Professional and Amateur Cook...trying to bring the two together again.
Roasted Onion Tomato Salad w/ Herb Feta
Face it, tomatoes are not all that great in the winter. Sometimes a conventional salad does not really fit theContinue Reading
Sweet Teensy Cakes
If you are in Washington and want to have a special cake for any reason there is one place toContinue Reading
Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Simple. Delicious. Old school antipasto. Get a big chunk of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and break it into bite-size chunks andContinue Reading
Feta, Watermelon & Mint Checkerboard Salad w/ aged balsamic vinegar
This is as much of an hors d’oeuvre as a salad to start a meal. Watermelons are in season fromContinue Reading
Marinated & Grilled Lamb Chops
Lamb from Colorado and Pennsylvania produce the meatiest and mildest chops so if you are close to your butcher tryContinue Reading
Dry Rub Ribs w/ BBQ Sauce
The dry rub is easy to make, just requires a lot of ingredients. This is a go-to every time weContinue Reading
Spicy Lamb Gravy and Biscuits
This great start to a brunch is a Greek twist on an old southern staple, sausage gravy and biscuits. OurContinue Reading
Toffee Cookies
For most dinners in Washington, D.C., I tap into the master baker Sweet Teensey for her amazing cakes that areContinue Reading
Filet of beef, with garlic rosemary & shallot butter
In Washington people like a good steak. And at one time that was all there was to choose from. ThereContinue Reading
Rosemary and shallot garlic butter
This is a great topping for a steak after it comes off the grill or before you roast a filetContinue Reading
Lamb Stew
Danny Meyer is one of the best chefs and his iconic restaurants have been favorites for years. His hospitality isContinue Reading
Salted & Herbed Marcona Almonds
Second to Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe bar nuts, this mix of rosemary and seasoning is a great bar snackContinue Reading
Cheesy Herbed Biscuits with (just about anything)
I cannot count the number of biscuit recipes out there but this is tried and true, plus packed with flavorContinue Reading
Chicken & Biscuits 🐔 ❄️
This is a near-copy of a recipe of the well-known cookbook author, who is our generation’s Julia Child. I changedContinue Reading
🐮 Horseradish Steak Sauce
I use this powerful sauce to accompany a filet of beef, but it can also be used with just aboutContinue Reading
Mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto
This is very flavorful cocktail party dish. It’s easy to make and appears more complex than it really is. AllContinue Reading
🇬🇷 Greek Breakfast Frittata 🐑
We often have house guests or people coming over for brunch on weekends, so an easy-to-make and forgiving dish isContinue Reading
The Perfect Scrambled Egg
There is an ongoing debate about how to best scramble an egg. In South Carolina, we were celebrating Haley’s 25thContinue Reading
Toasted Cheese Sandwiches
Borough Market sits in the heart of central London, in the shadow of the famous London Bridge, and is a playgroundContinue Reading