Coq Au Vin
My first taste of Coq Au Vin was years ago, and I learned to make this delicious French classic at home served over brown butter egg noodles.
King Cut Steak Au Poivre
Chicago is renowned for great steak and my mouth began to water when I spied King Cut Prime Steak Au Poivre on the menu.
Blackened Fish Tacos with Avocado Honey Sauce
Paul Prudhomme made blackened fish famous at his restaurant in the French Quarter, but all those I caught last year in the Louisiana Delta was gone.
Cacio e Pepe
The late Anthony Bourdain’s favorite pasta was cacio e pepe. Its simplicity belies its buttery savory flavor, punctuated by the occasional sharp bite of pepper
Fried Squash
If you could only have it one way for the rest of your life, fried squash is it. Simplicity is the strength of this family recipe.
Home-Made Guacamole
Mexico City is an amazing place with 23 million inhabitants – one of the largest cities in the world. While there, I had the opportunity to taste and compare their guacamole to mine.
Baked Beans with Sausage
The DeLorean took me waaay back to July 4th, 1975 for these baked beans. Fleetwood Mac was hot, Microsoft was new and Saigon had fallen.
Crawfish Cardinal
Crawfish Cardinal, named for the beautiful red bird, achieves its striking red hue through the addition of tomato in the sauce.
Banana Crepes
Banana Crepes is a favorite Argentinian dessert and If you like bananas, you’ll love these served with house made vanilla bean ice cream.
Sweet Summer Corn Chowder
I was shopping for groceries yesterday, saw the table full of corn and couldn’t resist. In the cart they went. Then I had to decide what to do with them.
Tomato Sorbet
Made with garden fresh fruit, this sugarless tomato sorbet tastes just like a fresh tomato right off the vine with a spicy kick!
Sunshine Salad
Sunshine salad is the perfect dish for Memorial Day cookouts, outdoor barbecues, and all your summertime gatherings.