I'm a big chicken-eater, and love the stuff prepared in lots of different ways. When it comes to roast chicken, however, I really do think that the simpler the better, and tend to work within a pretty basic flavor spectrum involving lemon, garlic, fresh, subtle herbs like parsley and lemon thyme, and salty meats like prosciutto.
I love making fruit infusions (they make excellent DIY gifts), and strawberry-infused tequila is a simple, delicious way to use up the last of the summer's strawberries.
For an afternoon pick-me-up, it doesn't get much better than radishes: crunchy and just a touch spicy, they're pure fun to eat. And what isn't made better by the addition of butter and salt? I'll tell you: nothing.
I know, I know...it's Thursday. But this particular Try This Tuesday just felt like the perfect kickoff to the last official weekend of summer.
My family and I have been frequenting Il Fornaio for years, mostly because it's an inexpensive gem of a hole-in-the-wall that's nothing like the overpriced tourist traps that make up the bulk of the restaurants on the Mulberry strip.
