Thursday, August 30, 2007

Creature Comforts

Looks like we weren't the only ones happy to be home this week! Little Lola was perfectly content to take a snooze on the couch once she was sure that we were all finally back in one place.

Herb roasted turkey breast with pink and purple smashed potatoes and sauteed summer squash

I was eager to return to the farmers market and was grateful to be rewarded with this home cooked dinner. This is an old standby that is so pretty to look at and warming to the soul to enjoy. It might not be food porn but when served to guests they feel like family!

I like to buy boneless turkey breast from Dipaola's and sprinkling fresh rosemary, sage, thyme and tons of garlic both under and above the skin with a quick sprinkle of sea salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil to guarantee a crispy skin.

Pink and purple (is anyone sensing a theme here?) smashed potatoes are made with sauteed garlic, olive oil, and a generous bit of dill. This meal was rounded off by some quickly roasted zucchini and summer squash in simple olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

Thank goodness for small things!

My London and Paris posts are coming...I promise! Stay tuned :)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks like the perfect Thanksgiving dinner...where is the pumpkin pie???

Welcome home to you, G, Lola and Smokey!

nancy b

Colleen said...

So yummy! well done!

Amanda Jean said...

that looks really good!

Lindsay Blau Portnoy said...

Hello gang!

You are all more than welcome to stop by when you are in NYC for a nice home cooked meal. Just let me know so I can set the table :)

Thanks for your positive feedback, it means a lot to me!

All the best,
Lindsay