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Curried Shrimp Croustades
The Chaos of Catering! Having cooked and shopped for two days straight, I am very tired. My knee doesn’t feel like it’s properly in the socket. I am catering a party tomorrow. I suppose my days are numbered on the big jobs. It’s a ton of work, though I love it. I am in my […]
Continue ReadingThe Classic Manhattan Cocktail
The Bitter Truth All of my life, my father’s favorite drink has been the Manahattan–that classic cocktail made with whiskey, sweet red vermouth, a dash of bitters and a cherry. Traditionally made with Bourbon or Rye whiskey and Angastura bitters, I am told that they are delicious–I never touch the stuff, myself. My father, being […]
Continue ReadingGreek Yogurt, a Gift from the Gods
I am so happy to see Greek yogurt available at most supermarkets now. I have been eating it since the early ‘90s. It is so good, rich, thick, creamy and delicious and tastes very different from regular yogurt. You can use it as a substitute for sour cream or as the Brits say “soured” cream. […]
Continue ReadingGrilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
Searing Spears (not Britney!) I know this is sort of the end of the grilling season for a lot of you, but living in Southern California, it never ends. I love it when you can have everything ready in the morning for the evening BBQ. I usually just throw on a mix of vegetables in […]
Continue ReadingSpinach with Raisins & Pine Nuts
Keith Floyd, R.I.P. Last week was a sad time in the culinary world. Keith Floyd, one of my all time favorite chefs passed away at the age of 65 from a heart attack. He was a pioneer in the television cooking programs. He was one of the first that took his show “on the road” […]
Continue ReadingCurry Popcorn
Peppy Popcorn Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks. Two of my favortie chefs here in LA, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger have a wonderful recipe for popcorn in from their City Cuisine cookbook from 1989. My husband and I made this a lot when we were first married and poor! It’s pretty spicy, so you […]
Continue ReadingI ♥ Hearts of Palm!
While living in France, I ate a lot of hearts of palm. The French make a lovely, simple hearts of palm salad with a light dressing. It’s usually served on a bed of tender bibb lettuce. I usually serve them with a lemon vinaigrette. Hearts of palm are vegetables harvested from the soft core of […]
Continue ReadingLots O’ Liqueurs
My friend, BRADY, stayed with us for a week. One day he came home with a box o’ liqueurs, which equals lots o’ headaches! We had a tasting (actually a few) with some friends and voted on our favorites. The one on the left is called Domain de Canton, which is an exquisite ginger liqueur […]
Continue ReadingChow Mein Burgers
Healthy, Crunchy & Delicious My friend, Melissa, called me a few days ago. She had lost a recipe that I had given her. It’s a family favorite. My mother-in-law got the recipe in the early ‘80s from a Weight Watchers cookbook. We call it Chow Mein Burgers. My sister-in-law has a completely different name for […]
Continue ReadingBrix Chocolate
I was given a brick of Brix chocolate for my birthday last April. I had never seen it before and was intrigued. It says on the package that it is meant to be eaten with wine. It was developed by a Pulmonologist in Ohio, who realized there wasn’t any chocolate on the market that paired […]
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