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Sautéed Baby Artichokes
Baby Love I asked my daughter, Grace, what I should blog about. She came up with artichokes – it’s a staple in our house. Of all the things that she will eat! I love making baby artichokes. It’s really easy and a great appetizer for any raucous party. My only problem with artichokes is, you […]
Continue ReadingRoasted Green Chile Salsa
The Hatch Hook UP Well tomorrow is that day that I pick up 72 pounds of Hatch green chilies at 10:30 am PST. My freezer (in the garage) is empty, in chilly (get it?) anticipation! I guess I will need to host some “hot luck” parties soon, though I need to discern from my posse […]
Continue ReadingGrilled Molasses Salmon with Lime
We recently saw are friends, Mark (The Very Reverend Mark B. Pendleton), Leslie Glover Pendleton, and there two lovley kids, Lydia and Will on their journey across the US via train. They stopped in Los Angeles for a few days and we were fortunate enough to be able to spend time with them. Leslie is […]
Continue ReadingParmesan Cheese Biscuits
When my husband and I lived in London, our eccentric friend Sandra introduced us to this savory snack. It’s very easy to make and unusal. I use mini cookie cutters and cut them into shapes – usually pigs or scotty dogs. These would go well with any cocktail, but especially with a cold Vodka Gimlet. […]
Continue ReadingVodka Gimlet
Vodka Gimlet 2 oz vodka 2 Tbs Rose’s lime juice Ice Shake and strain. Garnish with Lime wedge The Gimlet, along with the Martini and Manhattan, make up the holy trinity of classic “straight up” cocktails—a tippler’s trifecta. Okay, you could add in the Sidecar and Pegu Club, but that is for another post. Originally, […]
Continue ReadingPizza – Part 1
One of my major obsessions (and I have many) is Pizza. Just think about it – it covers all the food groups in one meal! I have eaten pizza in France, Italy, Spain and am on a quest to find the ultimate pizza in the US. I have 5 places that approach nirvana. First off, […]
Continue ReadingGarlic
My father will shudder at this post. He detests garlic and says he’s allergic… I do not like to run into chunks of garlic in any dish, especially when it’s raw. Instead of finely chopping garlic, I grate it on a fine microplane. This creates a garlic paste, which fully incorporates the flavor into the […]
Continue ReadingGreen Salad with Sauce Vinaigrette
By Julia Child Serves 6 2 Tbs white or red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp dry mustard (optional) 6 Tbs olive oil or vegetable oil 2 Tbs minced fresh herbs (such as basil, chives, tarragon, and/or parsley) 1 5- to 6-oz package baby greens Combine vinegar and mustard, if using, in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in […]
Continue ReadingPoulet Sauté aux Herbes de Provence
by Julia Child The combination of thyme, basil, fennel seeds, and garlic gives this chicken dish a Provençal accent. The creamy sauce gets a hit of flavor from an assortment of fresh herbs. For the full experience, serve with plenty of French bread. Serves 6 Chicken: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 3- to 3 […]
Continue ReadingChili Verde
The Hatch Green Chile Debacle As most of you already know, my brain temporarily left the building yesterday. I was watching an episode of Huell Howser a few nights ago doing a piece on Hatch New Mexican chiles. They are sold in the months of August and September. They roast them when you pick them […]
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