Learning from the very best, I have developed the habit or, perhaps more appropriately termed, the inability to follow a recipe. Neither my mother nor I are capable of following the instructions, let alone the ingredient list of a printed recipe. It’s not that we feel we are superior or that our way is any…
Read More
Crazy for limes once again…specifically Persian Lime Oil this time… we ventured into something a little bit different. Roasted eggplant: yum Extra virgin olive oil: yes Spicy red pepper flakes: yep Fresh mint: yahoo Persian Lime Olive Oil: ei yi yi…my mouth is watering The puree is utterly amazing in and of itself. The flavors…
Read More
Raw honey and a deeply pungent stoneground, Dijon mustard are two inherently amazing gustatory sensations. Completely separate in flavor profiles and tasting elements, they seem to embody their own sensibilities and entirely different descriptives from one another. Their origins differ incredibly as well. Whole, ground, cracked, or bruised mustard seeds mixed with water, salt, lemon juice, and other…
Read More
Christmas Colors. Sweet Holiday Spice. Fantastic Flavor. Christmas Coils 2 large zucchini, cut into thick coils using a spiralizing machine (or a veggie peeler for ribbons) 2 large red bell peppers, thinly sliced into rounds 2 Tbs. fig balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil plenty of sea salt and pepper Preheat the oven…
Read More
Sometimes simplicity surpasses all else. Well, really, almost all the time. Simplicity is bliss. So do you really need a recipe for this one? I suppose so… SIMPLE Balsamic Glazed Shrimp and Sweet Peppers 1 Tbs. Kerrygold butter 1 lb. frozen cooked rock shrimp (baby salad shrimp) 2 cup mixed color baby sweet peppers, seeded…
Read More
A good, wholesome bowl of soothing broth is welcome any time of year, really. There’s just something about a simmered savory stock that warms both the heart and soul. Especially this time of year. Broth can be and is amazingly basic. Lots of veggies and some bones (maybe) simmered down over time to create some…
Read More
My time in the kitchen serves both as a creative outlet and a form of meditation. I crave my “canvas” and the time to create new and interesting dishes – or even just the same old ‘go-to’ meals we so often indulge in at our home. Either way, slicing, spicing, stirring, and serving soothes my…
Read More
There’s just something about the aroma of sweet anise seed, cloves, and cinnamon, mixed with the refreshing sense of fennel, and then spiced to the max with a hint of Szechuan pepper. The combination almost tickles the faculties, causing the perceptions to dance with delight. Thus, allow yourself to be tickled pink with the fragrance, flavor, and…
Read More
Thick, deeply savory sauces aren’t what typically come to mind when you think of Mexican cuisine. But, Mole sauces (or the “curry” of Mexico) are amazing, complex, and so very traditional. They’re made with unexpected ingredients like chocolate and prunes, and every one is been slightly different. Just as with Indian curries, there’s no set recipe for mole sauce,…
Read More
Traveling abroad is quite phenomenal in many ways. Many, many ways. New foods, new people, new culture, new scenery. I tried some amazing food and wine while traveling in France for the month of October. It was an experience of a lifetime. However, I found myself going through a bit of withdrawal. Actually, it was…
Read More
