Spanish Carajillo and Pousse-Cafe
Spanish Carajillo and a Pousse-Cafe are two of my favorite after-dinner coffee cocktails, providing everything for a chill evening.
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.
Fort Smith, AR – The List
Choosing “The List” is packed with pressure. We love many independent eateries in Fort Smith, but these stand out as my favorites!
Peach Sorbet
Peach Sorbet, with its delicate aroma and flavor is the perfect amuse bouche, re-invigorating your palate between courses.
Juno – Chicago
We were anxiously anticipating our last supper in Chicago, an omakase feast from Chef B.K. Park. Juno, is one of Zagat’s “Hottest Japanese Restaurants in America” and, of 200 sushi restaurants in Chicago, rated best by Chicago Magazine. Now you know why we were excited.
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 a fabulous French Creole dish and here, it’s enrobed in velvety mornay sauce with confit potatoes and seared bok choy.
Smoked Salmon Creole
Inspired by a dinner in New Orleans, Smoked Salmon Creole reminds me of a deconstructed bagel and lox, sans bagel.
French Creole Menu
A French Creole dinner with dishes from New Orleans’ oldest and finest restaurants is the next best thing to being there.
Galatoire’s – New Orleans
Galatoire’s is a destination restaurant. It’s one of the New Orleans “Grand Dames” because of it’s historical significance and excellence for more than 100 years.
Elvis on Horseback
Elvis Presley’s favorite peanut butter and banana sandwich was the inspiration for this creation called Elvis on Horseback.