Jan
01

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with a Spicy Mayo Sauce

I recently found this recipe by Tyler Florence and decided to try it as an appetizer for a xmas party. It turned out to be a hit and it’s so easy and quick to make.
I did make a couple of modifications, choosing not to use the lettuce and mashing the avodaco instead of slicing.
Ingredients
1 1/2 [...]

Dec
05

Texas Smoked Salmon Tartare

If you read my Pinot Noir wine tasting post, you’ll know that I had made the smoked salmon tartare which turned out really well and was quite popular with everyone (at least I think so becaus ethere wasn’t much left). The recipe is from the November issue of Food and Wine.
This works really well as an [...]

Dec
03

Witherspoon Grill, Princeton, NJ

If you’ve read one of my earlier posts, you’ll know that I really don’t have a great opinion of Princeton area restaurants, except for the Witherspoon Grill. I first went here over the summer and since have been back 3 times. There are very few restaurants I go to so often, but I just love [...]