David Silva 12 Feb 2010, 08:52 AM

Valentine’s Day dessert

FINALLY finished! A Bolognese “Torta di Riso”... and the whole apartment smells GREAT.

David Silva 20 Dec 2009, 05:20 PM

Sweet Potato Black Bean Soup

Pureed 1 can of Goya Black Beans with 1 can of Sweet Potato Puree. Added diced onion, 3 sage leaves, chopped rosemary, 3 shaves of fresh ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, cinnamon, corriander, and ancho chili. Super Yum. And I love my new stick blender!!

David Silva 17 Nov 2009, 10:20 AM

Lunch :-)

Edamame hummus and baby carrots. Mmmmm.

David Silva 18 Oct 2009, 10:09 AM

Healthier cheese sauce expiriment

Tried to make a cheese sauce that was better for you than a milk/flour base: Warmed fat free greek yogurt and a splash of skim milk in a pot with 6 oz. of grated Wisconsin cheddar. Not bad and protein packed!

David Silva 25 Sep 2009, 09:50 AM

Lunch :-)

“salad” of roasted red peppers, roasted carrots, thyme, herbed Chevre, and chickpeas with balsamic and oil.

David Silva 28 Aug 2009, 08:08 PM

Pluot Salad

Haven’t found any in the city, but I’m in the burbs and these little gems are an addiction!! Made a salad with pluots, arugula, goat cheese, almonds, lemon, pepper, and oil. Mmm! I agree with Chip’s article. They ARE the perfect fruit!

David Silva 1 Jul 2009, 10:41 AM

Hummus

Eatin’ edamame hummus for lunch. I heart my food processor.

David Silva 23 Jun 2009, 10:49 AM

tomatoes!

Just had the most PERFECT tomato in my salad for lunch. I forget how blah the tomatoes are in the off-season until I have ones from SUMMER!! MMMMM!!

David Silva 28 May 2009, 12:37 PM

Fun fun fun

It is truly a joy cooking for friends...I honestly never care what is on the menu. I’m making Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Apple Cheddar Rolls tonight at my friend’s apt. and it just puts a smile on my face. Pure joy! Friends, food, a glass of wine, and some good times. Is it 7 yet?

David Silva 7 May 2009, 08:01 AM

Mothers Day

I sent an “Edible Arrangement” bouquet to my grandma for all the moms in my family to share. (They all live 5 mins. from each other.) So my mom, my aunt, and my grandma can all sit, eat the “bouquet”, and spend time together.

David Silva 30 Apr 2009, 07:18 PM

Must ... have ... cheese.

It might seem boring, but I was starving, craving cheese, and wanted something quick after work. Cheese was on sale today and not just ANY cheese, but cubes of Gouda! Sha-ZAM! I bought a head of broccoli and had a big, steaming bowl of good old-fashioned broccoli and cheese. Craving satisfied, and I got some greens in!

David Silva 20 Apr 2009, 08:26 AM

Oooo! And Kim take a photo of the final product so we call all see your efforts!!! Those cookies sound FAB!

David Silva 7 Apr 2009, 07:31 AM

Cast Iron Woes

I recently purchased a cast iron skillet and seriously have no idea what I can cook in it. I made a spanish tortilla and all the egg stuck to the bottom. Ideas anyone?

David Silva 2 Apr 2009, 10:08 AM

Grilled Cheese Month

There’s ACTUALLY a Grilled Cheese Competition apparently held in California. I e-mailed the organizers to try to get one here in NY so I can compete ... it would be so much fun! http://www.grilledcheeseinvitational.com/

David Silva 28 Mar 2009, 09:22 PM

Super Yummy Bubbly

Made penne con funghi and a simple green salad. Ooops. I had no desert. The solution? Saw something deliciously unusual in the wine market: a bottle of FRESITA, Sparkling Chilean wine with real strawberries. Best impulse purchase ever. My friend and I talked forever enjoying a two hour dinner!

David Silva 16 Mar 2009, 08:10 AM

Frozen Pea dilema

Hey all. Anyone have any easy vegetarian suggestions on what to make with frozen peas? I’m thinking (so far) of putting them in a food processor to make “pancakes” or “fritters” with left over roasted garlic an egg and some feta. Or instead of feta throw in some garam masala. I am stuck on those two ideas and wanted other opinions. Help!