February on Long Island
Time to snip some of the quince branches outside and bring in to force...a little bit of early spring...love watching them come to life even when it's cold outside!
photos by Jeff McNamara + Marili Forastieri
white winter salad in the snow
Found the best recipe for a late winter salad... a one dish meal that is healthy, easy, delicious...my kind of cooking...from Food & Wine , March 2014 ... A glass of chardonnay and a small salad of arugula, parmesan flakes + toasted pine nuts with lemon and olive oil served in front of the fire...makes tonight's snowstorm seem magical! Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lentils and Dates 1 head of cauliflower, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch florets 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of cayenne Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons tahini 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 10 dates, pitted and chopped 1/2 small red onion, sliced 4 cups loosely packed spinach or arugula Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the almonds in a pie plate and toast for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Increase the oven...
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