About Don Nicholas

Don Nicholas

Don Nicholas serves as Executive Publisher for Food Gardening Network and GreenPrints. He is an active gardener whose favorite crops include tomatoes, basil, blueberries, and corn. Don and his wife Gail live and work in southern Massachusetts surrounded by forests, family farms, cranberry bogs, and nearby beaches.

Articles by Don Nicholas

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a beloved dish that showcases the harmonious marriage of succulent seafood and the rich, aromatic flavors of garlic and butter. This classic Italian-American dish has  …
Paprika Pesto Pasta

Paprika Pesto Pasta

This Paprika Pesto Pasta combines two culinary treasures with deep-rooted histories that have graced countless dishes with their vibrant flavors and rich heritage. Paprika, with its deep red hue and  …
Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie

Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie

During a trip to London, I discovered something remarkable at The King's Head tavern – a shepherd's pie that completely transformed my understanding of this humble dish. Unlike the traditional  …
Coq au Vin for Two

Coq au Vin for Two

Coq au Vin, a French classic, is the ultimate comfort food with a hint of elegance. Traditionally made with chicken braised in red wine, it is the perfect dish to  …
Danube Delight – Catfish Paprikash

Danube Delight – Catfish Paprikash

As Budapest's lights shimmered in the distance, we savored catfish paprikash—tender fillets in a rich paprika broth, served with buttery dumplings. It was one of those dishes that makes you  …
Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash

On a midsummer evening in Budapest, we savored a bowl of authentic Hungarian goulash by the Danube. Rich with paprika and aromatic spices, it was a perfect blend of warmth  …
Herb-Infused Hungarian Dumplings

Herb-Infused Hungarian Dumplings

These delicate dumplings, infused with paprika and fresh herbs, were the perfect companion to the rich Hungarian goulash we enjoyed in Budapest. Their tender texture and subtle spice made every  …
Garden Fish and Chips

Garden Fish and Chips

A hidden gem in Covent Garden had a secret to the best fish and chips—celery salt. The chef told us it wasn't just a finishing touch; he actually incorporated finely  …
English Plum Tart

English Plum Tart

On a warm summer evening in London, I was introduced to a dessert that redefined my love for sweets—an English plum tart. The host served it warm from the oven,  …
Best Pork Schnitzel

Best Pork Schnitzel

The key to perfect schnitzel is getting the pork cutlets thin enough – about ¼ inch thick. If your butcher hasn't already done this, you'll need to pound them yourself  …