Lobster Martinis
I grew up in the mountains and seacoast regions of New Hampshire. Not only were these communities drop-dead amazing, thereContinue Reading
Category: Appetizer
Fried lamb-balls stuffed with fontina cheese
This is my version of a Scottish Egg and is great for parties.
Camembert Spanakopita
Cheese stuffed with cheese is a great twist to the traditional baked brie that is so often served in theContinue Reading
Herbed Feta Cheese
Feta is the heart of every Greek kitchen and can be grilled, baked, marinated, blended and the list goes on.Continue Reading
Roast Roma Tomatoes
This staple can be used so many ways, but it all comes down to the winter months when tomatoes needContinue 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
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
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
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
LPB Fried Chicken
When’s the last time you walked into a dinner party and heard the sizzling of chicken frying in the kitchen?Continue Reading
Gazpacho
I love gazpacho in the summertime, especially to kick off a back yard BBQ. After making the gazpacho, we pourContinue Reading
Roast Beets with Whipped Feta
Beets are a tricky dish for a dinner party, considering that more than a few plates come back to theContinue Reading
Chilled Lobster with tarragon/ basil butter
Everyone loves a little lobster, well actually, they like a lot of lobster. I grew up in New England soContinue Reading
Tomato & Burrata Salad
This is a no brainer, especially if you have a great farmer’s market near your house. When it’s tomato seasonContinue Reading
Famous Flaky Puff Pastry Pizza
My favorite hotel is in London and unfortunately they have an amazing late-night room service menu. One troublesome menu itemContinue Reading