I vividly recall a conversation surrounding the creation of this dish. I KNOW it was with my dad in Mexico – BUT, for the life of me, I cannot recall the context. I cannot.Blame it on the tequila? Naw…We’ll just go with age. Bucatini is such an unusual cut of pasta. It’s almost magical. How…
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Remember this: Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform crusty cakes, usually with a savory filling. It’s like a savory pie, without the pie plate. Pie crust – YES – totally delicious – AND this one happens to be infused with roasted pistachio nuts.Sautéed leeks…
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There is simply so much to celebrate this time of year. Summer. Independence and freedom. Birthdays. LIFE! Let’s take a moment to indulge… in some vanilla lemon thyme infused mousse of sorts ~ ~ morphed into a bit of a shot of cheesecake. Yummy! Vanilla Lemon Thyme Goat Cheesecake Shooters 1 sleeve graham crackers, finely…
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Ever since the Fresh Beet Pasta was such a hit, I’ve been dreaming of ways I could replicate that gorgeous magenta color in another form… …a roll – a cannelloni – and with tarragon – and chèvre – Oh, my good god! It made the list! And it’s just so incredibly beautiful. Chicken Tarragon Chèvre…
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Breakfast. Lunch. Appetizer. Dinner. Dessert. No matter how you like it, the divine, crispy, cool combination of delicate rosé wine and sweet strawberries drizzled over the subtle tang of fresh chèvre and aromatic purple basil will win your heart any day. Particularly a HOT summer day. Enjoy. Strawberry Rosé Chèvre Salad 1 cup gorgeous rosé…
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It’s a Sunday surprise! As you know, I don’t typically post recipes on Sunday mornings. However, I’ve been so incredibly busy baking in the kitchen this week that I simply couldn’t resist a little Sunday morning pastry share. Honey and goat cheese whipped together to fill a gorgeous, golden phyllo dough puff pastry… …and topped…
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