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Vegan Pupusas for dinner tonight
I’m not the biggest fan of vegetarian food – even though I cook a lot of “veggie only” dishes. One thing I do like a lot is El Salvadorian food and preparations. Pupusas are some of my favorites when filled with meat, beans and cheese. Here is a recipe I came across that uses seasonal…
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Fresh, simple French-Style Rosemary Bread
When we say simple – we mean simple… Provided you have a Kitchen-Aid or comparable stand mixer, a marble, glass or comparable wooden work surface, and a little experience baking bread. A pure novice could probably pull this off – but might have to ask a few questions… Which is alright. We were all new…
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Some restaurants have simply lost their collective tiny minds…
Exactly what I have always said about most wannabe restauranteurs having their head wedged “WAY up there”… “And when we hear the words Donkey Sauce, which part of the donkey are we supposed to think about? ” Restaurant Review: Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar in Times Square And Guy speaks in his defense… My suggestion…
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Once again – Julia Child Rocks the House…
Learn a little more about her here. The Julia Child recipes Home Cooks still make…
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Julia Child would be 100 years old – and now she’s been auto-tuned..
She’s finally arrived in musical form. We miss you Julia. You really were a class act.
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Sunday Morning Breakfast – Lumberjack Eggs to the rescue.
At least two Sundays a month we wake up to a dish I’ve started to call “Lumberjack Eggs”. I guess I got the lumberjack part from the fact that we use smoked North Pacific Salmon such as Sockeye in the dish. We usually start by sweating some yellow onions in the pan with about 3…
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South Riding – Ladies night out (at home) Party of 7 with a Personal Chef
A wonderful time last night in South Riding, Virginia – where the ladies took some time to celebrate a very special birthday. (I think it was her 20th!) The setting was very nice and everyone came together to celebrate the day, have a few drinks and eat some good food. Once again – the guests…
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Fire Roasted Chicken with Summer Squash and Campanella Pasta
First, let’s start with chicken. Start by dressing the chicken with your favorite seasoning. We use a secret blend of spices which we won’t tell you here; but salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder will get you close enough. Because we use chicken breast which can dry out if they stay on the grill too…
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Basic Recipe for Simple Fresh Crepes
Where to find the basic recipe for simple fresh crepes? This recipe is gathered from Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker and Ethan Becker. Combine in a blender or food processor until smooth: (Ingredients verbatim from the book) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup lukewarm water 2 large…
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Sunday Brunch Catering in Reston VA
What goes into putting together a good Sunday Brunch for 15 women? Whatever your client requests. The biggest parts are preparation, timing and execution. Even though it is a lot of food, it can still be a light, fun day of cooking as long as you are prepared. We shopped for groceries on Saturday. Our…
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Mediterranean Inspired Mixed Olive Tapenade Provencal
It starts with a selection of four different types of pitted olives; Piri Piri stuffed green colossal olives, Greek green olives, Greek black olives and Kalamata Olives which I scooped up from the local Wegmans olive bar. They’re prepared, seasoned and oil or brine soaked. Be sure to strain off the juice whatever it happens…
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The Mightiest Meal in the Kitchen – Beef Bourguignon
Everyone has their own style – in everything they do. To me the king of the kitchen – other than legs of venison or whole-hog BBQ, has to be Beef Bourguignon.