August 2006 – Page 2 – Fennel*Twist

August 22, 2006

Southeast Style Asian Turkey Burgers (with No Cheese!)

I know! Blasphemy! Burgers without cheese is crazy talk. But these burgers don't even need any cheese. Really. Besides, what kind of cheese would work here? The only kind I could think of was cream cheese. But again, no need. These burgers are great just like this. I played with the herbs here -- the …

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August 20, 2006

Chili-Ginger Grilled Halibut with Fresh Pineapple Salsa

This was a meal that exceeded my expectations. I'm not sure why, because I typically love halibut but the salsa was surprisingly good as well. Very fresh and tropical tasting. I ended up using a whole pineapple, as I knew we'd eat the rest during the week but I think canned pineapple would work too. …

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August 18, 2006

Herbal Fusion: Rosemary-Lemon Drop

Here's a quick recipe for a Friday cocktail. You will need: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 lemon, zest peeled off 1 big sprig rosemary + 1 small sprig 2 oz vodka (or 3 oz, depending on your mood) ice Add the sugar, your strips of lemon peel, rosemary and water in a small …

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August 17, 2006

Peach & Thyme Sorbet: It's Very Good!

This is intensely peachy and lightly thymey. It's a great summer treat. I can't believe how much I love my ice cream maker. It does so many things -- gelatto, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and even frozen drinks. What can't it do? Fine. It can't knit a blanket. Whatever. Who wants to eat a …

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August 16, 2006

Hotel Room Cooking: Stuffed Chicken with a Garlic-Orange Sauce and Chick Peas

It's always challenging to make a meal in a kitchen that is not your own. It's even more so when the kitchen is a 5 foot by 3 foot area, with 2 pans, 1 1/2 feet of counter space, a dull chef's knife, a yellowed, plastic spatula, and your starting ingredients are a pat of …

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