Cocktail Sauce
James Beard of culinary award fame was not a fan of cocktail sauce. In fact, he called it “the red menace”. Regardless, a great cocktail sauce belongs in the repertoire of any home cook.
Bananas Foster
Soothe your inner caveman (or cavewoman) and play with fire making Bananas Foster!
Crispy Chicken
While working on her PhT, putting hubby through, my better half fixed this quick, easy and delicious crispy chicken. It’s as terrific now as it was then.
Asparagus with Hollandaise
Asparagus with silky, smooth hollandaise sauce is the most classic vegetable dish you can make. Watch for it when in season!
Almost Julia Child’s French Onion Soup
Who am I to improve upon Julia’s french onion soup? It was more an accident than a plan, and I know that it is absolutely delicious.
Peach Sorbet
Peach Sorbet, with its delicate aroma and flavor is the perfect amuse bouche, re-invigorating your palate between courses.
Turtle Soup
This Turtle Soup recipe begins in Fort Knox Ky. A fishing trip that included turtles was a marvelous adventure for an eight year old.
Hollandaise Sauce
Hollandaise Sauce is one of five “mother sauces” that are the foundation of all others and the only one not thickened with roux.
Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor is my first love from Antoine’s in New Orleans. I used their cookbook like a Rosetta Stone to decipher the French menu.
Smoked Salmon Creole
Inspired by a dinner in New Orleans, Smoked Salmon Creole reminds me of a deconstructed bagel and lox, sans bagel.
Elvis on Horseback
Elvis Presley’s favorite peanut butter and banana sandwich was the inspiration for this creation called Elvis on Horseback.
Chocolate Pot De Creme
Chocolate Pot de Creme is a decadent dessert. Impress guests and make them think you are a much better cook than you really are.