The Lederman Kitchen

I get it, not everyone likes seafood pizza.  It's so good though...  I had to make this one while Michelle was out of town because she doubts this one.  Trust me though, if you like clams and you like shrimp, then you'll love this pizza.   You will need: Pizza dough - store bought or homemade 2-3 cloves of garlic mozzarella cheese ricotta cheese small amount of bay shrimp (maybe 1/2 cup) can of clams, drained (or you can use cooked fresh clams) dried thyme dried oregano salt and pepper If you are making your own dough, then you'll need an hour or so to let it rest.  If not, just preheat the oven to 500 and start prepping the ingredients. Start by chopping up some garlic and slicing the cheese.  Fresh mozzarella has a lot of moisture so I like to slice it early and place on a paper towel to drain off some moisture so our pizza isn't soggy.  Drain the clams and add to a bowl with the garlic and shri...

As I continue my quest to broaden my cooking horizons, I continue to dip my toe into Indian cuisine.  This super easy Chicken Masala recipe is a great jumping off point.  The meal comes to together quickly, is super tasty, and is not overpowering for those new to Indian cooking.   You will need:  1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon garam masala 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1 large garlic clove, pressed 1 4- to 4 1/2-pound roasting chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or individual chicken pieces 2 small onions, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices I made this while Michelle was out of town so I took the opportunity to only use dark meat (thighs and wings) for this recipe. I also paired it with some store bought naan, homemade raita, and brown basmati rice.  Raita is a very tasty yogurt sauce that is often used to cut through the heat of certain Indian dishes.  Whil...