Mark Bitterman’s Chicken Piccata with Lemon Flake Salt

I loved this version of chicken piccata probably due to the wonderful lemon flake salt. Also, there was no wine and less butter which I didn’t miss; so not as rich. Combined with the salty capers and fresh lemon this recipe was just delightful. I have two more recipes: Chicken Picatta Two Ways (Includes a … Continue reading

Pasta with Zucchini-Tomato Sauce

A favorite dish year round is pasta with a simple tomato sauce. When fresh tomatoes are available and my basil plants are producing, these are my preferred main ingredients. Of course pasta, either Angel Hair, Capellini, Bucatini, or Thin Spaghetti as they cook quickly. During the cooler months I use canned tomatoes and buy those … Continue reading

Shrimp Scampi with a Lemon Butter Sauce

Shrimp Scampi is flavored with a lemon (not too lemony), butter (not too rich) sauce with a little heat from red pepper flakes. Add some angel hair pasta and you have a special meal – all you need is a salad and maybe some homemade bread. A sister was visiting for a few days and … Continue reading