The following post has been sponsored by Nasoya. All opinions expressed are my own. Nasoya Vegan Dumplings and our Cauliflower Fried Rice are a delicious and easy option for Meatless Mondays! Plato remarked once that we need to curate what we read with all of the same care that we curate our diets, comparing words…
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Corned Beef and Buttery Mashed Potatoes
We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with a traditional corned beef recipe served alongside boiled carrots and our favorite buttery mashed potatoes. For full disclosure, yes, I myself am an Italian-American of Calabrian and Sicilian descent. My son is Greek-Italian, and my daughter is Korean. In other words, we here at Living the Gourmet…
Irish Soda Bread
This classic quick bread is speckled with rum raisins for a sweet, slightly salty treat for St. Patrick’s Day. There’s a small Irish gift shop near where I live and it is probably one of my favorite stores around. Set in an old Victorian house now painted pink and green, it’s the type of place…
Parmesan Popovers and Blackberry Preserves
Popovers are deceptively easy to make and versatile as well. Today, we’re sharing a sweet and savory combination with our Parmesan Popovers and Blackberry Preserves – perfect for the holiday season! Last I posted, we were in the process of putting together a Thanksgiving starters spread, and I gave some wine pairing suggestions courtesy of…
Cornbread Pudding
This creamy cornbread pudding is made from scratch requiring minimal effort and only a short amount of time to make. It’s a classic dish that never fades out of style and is perfect all year round. Pardon me while I do my absolute best worst impression of a Voltaire drunk upon Senecan Cynicism, but this…
A South Korean Luncheon & Giveaway
Thank you Bibigo for sponsoring this post. Visit your local market to enjoy the flavors of Bibigo any day of the week! Today we’re hosting a special luncheon showcasing some of our favorite South Korean dishes like classic Kimchi and Korean Plum Team served alongside Bibigo’s Mandu and Steamed Dumplings! There’s a pleasant stereotype regarding…
Mediterranean Style Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms
These Mediterranean Style Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms are ideal for a light dinner on their own or a perfect accompaniment to any savored meal. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bella Portofino Tuna. John Sulston remarked on the human condition “What is the purpose of being human and alive without doing…
Savory Plantain Cakes
These savory plantain cakes are a delicious side dish for any meal and take only minutes to prepare. Simply serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! I just recently reviewed a set of rosé wines, and one of the pairings I suggested was simply out in the sun with friends and perhaps fresh…
Mediterranean Falafel & Summer Wine Selections
This post is in sponsorship with the Royal Wine Corp. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Recently for a summer appetizer party, I served Mediterranean Falafel alongside some delicious wine pairings. It’s a perfect spread to keep things easy and fresh this season! This…
Roasted Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper Fresh Pork Tenderloin with Fennel & Arugula Salad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #CollectiveBias Keep your summer festivities easy and delicious with Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper Fresh Pork Tenderloin served alongside an elegant, refreshing Fennel & Arugula Salad! “It’s fun to have fun but…you need time to…
July 4th Menu
The recipes we have selected for you today are easy to put together, cool & refreshing, but more importantly, they are seasonal, making them apropos for all your summer soirees and cookouts. It’s hard to believe tomorrow is 4th of July. I feel like we have waited an eternity for the warm weather here in…
Perfect Picnic Coleslaw
This dressed up Coleslaw is a nod to the classic cabbage salad we grew up loving and perfect for all those warm weather cookouts and picnics. It’s easy to prepare and perfect to make ahead! Yet, as in most things, life provides us with equalizers. Even in the hands of cooking royalty knives become dirty,…
Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
After a long, brutal winter it’s time to give our recipes a refresh. This Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice is bursting with flavor and bright citrus- a perfect welcome to spring! Today’s star ingredient reminds me of a set of lyrics from a singer my son spent his youth on, “We are drained of our colors, We…
Chicken with Fresh Basil and Tomato
This post has been sponsored by Lamole di Lamole. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. We are sharing a hearty winter meal today featuring Chicken with Fresh Basil and Tomato served over pasta and simple Lettuce Quarters served alongside Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico! Last month I wrote about some of the…
Oven Baked Caponata
Enjoy the cool Autumn nights with this warm and hearty Oven Baked Caponata! Growing up, from time to time my mother and father would go back and forth in Italian, usually whenever they didn’t want myself or my brothers ‘prying’ in on their conversation. Comically, this was sometimes a more frustrating task for them than…
Spaghetti Squash and Chicken
Welcome Fall with this Spaghetti Squash and Chicken recipe that is simple enough for any night of the week! I don’t remember the first time I ate a spaghetti squash, but the few times I do each year, I have to admit that it never quite feels ‘familiar.’ There’s always a novelty about this bit…
Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken
Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. -Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, this Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad is served with Grilled Chicken for a hearty, healthy summer meal. “We’ve no choice but believe…
Eggplant Stacks
The flavors of the Old World Mediterranean get a modern twist with these elegant Eggplant Stacks! For millennia, mankind has lamented that there’s “nothing left to say.” In the fashion and entertainment industry, we’re all familiar with the maxim that “Everything is made new again.” In the classical world, the ancients themselves pined that “The…
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This post is written in partnership with Reese Specialty Foods. All opinions expressed are mine. Indulge on hot summer nights in this cool and easy Artichoke and Lentil Salad featuring Reese Hearts of Palm. Confucius advised that “Wherever you go, you ought go there with all your heart.” To that point, there is an all-encompassing…
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Thank you to Pereg Natural Foods for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Give stuffed peppers a wholesome makeover with hearty quinoa sauteed with sweet raisins, olives and freshly grated cheese. For a classicalist such as myself, ‘Aversion towards the New’ is a feature rather than a bug, it’s built into my…
Tomato and Onion Tart
This post has been sponsored by Vidalia Onions. All opinions expressed are my own. It’s the season of onions! Vidalia onions that is. We’re welcoming the season with this simple but delicious Tomato and Onion Tart bursting with the rich, vibrant flavors of Spring. One of the things I try to convey here on Living…
Roasted Buckwheat Salad & Giveaway
Roasted Buckwheat groats are tossed together with chickpeas, jalapenos and a zesty lemon dressing for a light and refreshing feel-good meal. I spoke recently about my attempts at healthier snacking, and my struggle to stay fit despite my sedentary attachment to my desk and the decadent-yet-unavoidable temptations my test kitchen. Though in the words of…
Milk and Honey Biscuits
These buttery milk & honey biscuits are a perfect accompaniment to your favorite winter dish and so easy to make in a pinch. “If you were born with the weakness to fall you were born with the strength to rise.” -Rupi Kaur There is a book called Milk and Honey and I’m not sure if…
Panko Crusted Fish with Ginger Rice Salad
Ginger Rice Salad is served alongside Panko crusted flounder for an easy, warm meal perfect for keeping the winter blues at bay. Thanks to Success® Rice for sponsoring this post and helping me make memorable meals for my family always. “The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful,” the lyrics run. Indeed,…
