Comments on: Thursday Supper, Inspired by Lucques

By: Jennifer Hess

Jennifer Hess — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:14:05 +0000

Hi heather – If you can’t find escarole, I think any other leafy green would work well, chard or kale, that sort of thing, even spinach probably. And I’m sure regular savory would work just fine.

By: heathercoo

heathercoo — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:11:10 +0000

Is there a substitution you would recommend for the escarole if we can’t find it in our supermarket? Also does regular savory work instead of winter savory?

By: Jennifer Hess

Jennifer Hess — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:27:27 +0000

melissa – Happy New Year! There’s a lot of gorgeous food in this book – we’re having a great time going through and marking new things to try.

Marie – Same to you! And I love Sahadi’s – we don’t get down there as often as I’d like, but I think a visit is in order!

Sara – Thanks! You can usually find escarole in markets near the lettuces and other greens. I’d say it’s a bit more robust than a romaine, but not quite as hearty as chard. It’s great in soups, too, which is how I’ve generally had it, but I loved this sauteed version.

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:03:03 +0000

That looks fantastic. I don’t know that I have ever seen escarole before, but I will keep my eyes open. Sounds like a great book.

By: Marie Viljoen

Marie Viljoen — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:50:44 +0000

Happy New Year Jen ( I feel like adding, “No pressure…”, since New Year celebrations generally get my back up…)

That chicken looks yummy. Chicken breasts are not usually my favourite either, but whoever said chicken is like a blank canvas to a good cook is especially right about this part of the fowl…Your dish reminds me of a guilty pleasure of mine: pounded chicken breasts dusted liberally with Sahadi’s falafel mix, served with wedges of lemon. Total cheating, but hm, hm, hm, and perfect for when you just don’t feel like exerting yourself.

By: melissa

melissa — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 06:44:27 +0000

I am going to put this in my recipes for my 2008 new recipes and goals and I am most definitely adding the book to my amazon cookbook list. have to get the books as I can, but I will get it.

thanks for this and happy new year!

By: Jennifer Hess

Jennifer Hess — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:50:00 +0000

Mary – I was really pleased with this dish, and I look forward to cooking more recipes from the book. Definitely check it out!

By: Mary Coleman

Mary Coleman — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:24:43 +0000

That looks fabulous. I need to check out that cookbook!