Last weekend, I asked my wife, Faith, who was headed to the wine store, to pick up a bottle of Gewürztraminer. The idea was to sip the slightly sweet wine with hot Buffalo chicken wings during the Super Bowl. I figured she would come home with a $12 or so bottle of domestic Gewürztraminer. But, my wife is a bit of a wine snob (thankfully) and so, instead of something cheap, she … [Read more...]
Basic Marinara Sauce
I frequently have a need for a basic marinara sauce for pasta or dishes like lasagna, baked ziti, chicken parmigiana, polenta, meatball sandwiches, and others. Here is a very simple, but quite tasty all-purpose marinara made with canned tomatoes. It freezes well, so you could double or triple this recipe to make a big batch. Ingredients: 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes or … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day in Style: Dine-In, Take-Out and Prep with the Best of Utah
Valentine’s Takeaway Dinner @ Caffe Molise In a pickle about what to do for Valentine’s Day dinner this year? Caffe Molise has your back with two Valentine’s Takeaway Dinner options to heat and serve, as well as romantic dine-in availability. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions of the Takeaway Dinner. The carnivore Takeaway Dinner for 2 ($75) includes 2 bread … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day 2021: Delicious Dining Destinations for Valentine’s Day
It goes without saying that Valentine’s Day 2020 was very different than Valentine’s Day 2021 will be. And yet, maybe not that different insofar as there are restaurants that will offer couples romantic dinner options, albeit sanitized, socially distanced and as safe as possible. So if you’re looking to get out of the house and celebrate V-Day with someone special dining out, … [Read more...]
Bonterra Organic Rosé
If you’re looking to toast your honey on Valentine’s Day, why not do it with Rosé? Pink wines are terrific anytime, but seem especially appropriate when Cupid’s slinging his arrows. And on this special day devoted to love, how about showing some love for our planet by toasting with Bonterra Organic Vineyards Rosé, which is available in both bottles ($16) and boxes ($22.99). … [Read more...]
Cajun Shrimp Poppers
If you’re looking for something tasty to serve during the Super Bowl on Sunday, these spicy shrimp poppers are perfect. You could also substitute the shrimp for crawfish tails, if you’d like. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour Oil … [Read more...]
East Coast-Style Bagels in Kaysville
East Coast-Style Bagels in Kaysville For a decade and a half I lived in Manhattan, which meant I was privy to genuine New York bagels anytime I wished. I often frequented H&H Bagels, Barney Greengrass, Ess-a-Bagel and others. When I moved to Utah, finding an honest-to-goodness East Coast style bagel was a challenge, to say the least. Thank goodness … [Read more...]
DOGGEDLY DELICIOUS—Fletcher’s Captivating Canine Pedigree
Flip over the menu at Fletcher’s in Park City and on the back you’ll find an essay that begins, “All good stories start with a dog. And they end with an amazing meal among friends. At least, that’s how this story goes.” Fletcher - for whom Fletcher’s restaurant is named - is a dog. According to owners Sue and Steve Demarest, “Fletcher wasn’t always his name.” They are … [Read more...]
What to do this Valentine’s Day? Take Your Sweetheart to Cocktails and Cannabis Dinner or Win a Two-Night Staycation with Dinner and Spa!
Seafood Dining Take-Away @ Deer Valley For many years, one of my favorite dining destinations has been the Seafood Buffet at Deer Valley Resort, which operates during the ski season. Well, this year - as we all know - things are a little different. Since buffets are a no-no in a pandemic, Seafood Dining - as it’s now called - still offers a dine-in experience, but without the … [Read more...]
Shrimp Creole
I’ve tried dozens of different recipes for shrimp Creole in the past. However, this one - which is based on a NY Times recipe - is my wife’s favorite, so it’s become my go-to shrimp Creole recipe. It may look complicated due to the large number of ingredients, but the actual cooking time is pretty brief - about a half hour. Ingredients: 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined … [Read more...]
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