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October 2009
1 post
Margarita Pizza
Ingredients.
1 Can of Whole Tomatoes, in juice*
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Gloves of Garlic, minced
1 Teaspoon of Sugar
1 Teaspoon of Fresh Rosemary, minced
1 Pizza Dough**
6 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella
5 Fresh, Large Basil Leaves
Preparation.
1. Using a blender or food processor, pulse the tomatoes and juice until the...
September 2009
6 posts
Weekend Edition:
Virginia Wine Country Crush
For those of us Washingtonians a 5-hour flight away from the iconic American wine country, we now have to look no further than Loudoun Heights outside of Leesburg, Virginia for a true “Crush” experience. Less than an hour outside of the District, sprinkled across this relatively rural area one can find numerous wineries full of the same California excitement and...
Champagne Vinaigrette
Ingredients.
1-½ Tablespoon of Champagne Vinegar
1-½ Teaspoon of Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon of Honey
¼ Teaspoon Lime or Lemon Juice
¼ Cup of Olive Oil
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Preparation.
1. In a small mixing bowl combine the first, 3 ingredients and mix well using a whisk.
2. Add the olive oil slowly making sure all the oil is...
Rosemary Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Ingredients.
1 Large Butternut Squash
1 Bag of European/Sweet Butter/Bibb Prepackaged Lettuce
2 Ounces of Goat Cheese
1 Small Red Onion
1 Tablespoon Rosemary
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Preparation.
1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. Peel the butternut squash until the flesh is a deep orange color and no...
Dijon & Herb Encrusted Rack of Lamb
Ingredients.
2 Racks of Lamb, “Frenched” *
2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
1-½ Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, finely chopped
1-½ Tablespoons of Fresh Thyme, finely chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
½ Cup Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
2 Slices of White Bread, crust removed
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Preparation.
1. Cut the...
RJP: Food/Wine
Welcome to RJP: Food/Wine, a new blog dedicated to enhancing life through the proper stimulation of the ever important palate. Not all dinners need gourmet components and complicated sauces to be delicious; they merely need several simple ingredients to harness their intrinsic flavor. And not all wine should be judged by the associated price tag; in today’s globalised world you can find...