Author Archives: dgourmac

Addictive Black Lentils with Spinach

Posted on July 17, 2022 by dgourmac

It’s a relaxed Sunday afternoon, and since I’m making lunch just for myself, it’s a good time to try a new recipe. This one is from Alexandra Stafford (Ali) and her excellent blog, Alexandra’s Kitchen. I love her blog because … Continue reading →

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Beet Salad

Posted on July 16, 2022 by dgourmac

I had some cooked beets, so it was time to make a Beet Salad. In my usual fashion, I kept throwing ingredients into the bowl until I thought we had enough flavors. Here’s the list when I finished: Chioggia beet, … Continue reading →

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Repeat Performances

Posted on July 15, 2022 by dgourmac

It’s comforting when you make a good meal and you know the recipe well enough to repeat the performance again at a later date. This post is about three such meals in July: my wife’s vegetable lasagna my favorite way … Continue reading →

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New Catch, Holland Herring

Posted on July 3, 2022 by dgourmac

For fish fanatics (like me) the arrival of the late Spring catch of fresh herring in Holland is cause for celebration. We have access to it via Russ & Daughters, a fish supplier since 1914. Nowadays, these transactions are done … Continue reading →

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Feta-Brined Eggplant with Scallops, Peas, and Wild Rice

Posted on July 3, 2022 by dgourmac

This is an indulgent recipe. It begins with two elements at play. One is a recipe I found which uses the brine from a container of Feta cheese as a way to salt eggplant, as an alternative to the traditional … Continue reading →

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Pasta or Couscous for Dinner?

Posted on July 3, 2022 by dgourmac

It’s hard to beat homemade pasta. I’ve been enjoying making Tonarelli at home. Last week I decided to adjust the recipe in an effort to make the dough more supple. This formula is the best so far: 88 grams of … Continue reading →

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Unusual, Colorful, Delicious Breakfasts

Posted on July 3, 2022 by dgourmac

For many years, all I would eat for breakfast was fruit — usually fresh on a plate, sometimes as a smoothie in a glass. It worked well, providing plenty of energy and keeping me healthy. In the past few years, … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Linguine with Herbs, Corn, and Arugula

Posted on June 12, 2022 by dgourmac

This marvelous pasta dish started for me with a large batch of home-grown Spring arugula that was beginning to go to seed. I pulled off all the good leaves, washed and dried them, and saved them for something I could … Continue reading →

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Crispy Baked Fish with Tartar Sauce

Posted on June 12, 2022 by dgourmac

This dinner was one of my first experiences with Pollack, a whitefish which I always deemed inferior to flounder, fluke, and sole. However, with the help of my primary fish advisor, Chris — I was able to make a delectable … Continue reading →

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Another great dinner at Pammy’s

Posted on June 12, 2022 by dgourmac

I recently had a chance to go out to dinner with my good friend and CFO (Chief Fish Officer), Chris. We both agreed that getting a table early at Pammy’s in Cambridge, MA, would once again be a delightful experience. … Continue reading →

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