Morel Mushroom Cream Sauce and Puff Pastry
The aroma and flavor of elusive and pricey Morel Mushrooms are unsurpassed in the fungi kingdom, but sometimes you gotta have ’em!
Red Bean Soup
Making red bean soup while sequestered is a challenge. This was supposed to be navy bean soup, but when I picked up my groceries I found red beans instead.
Chocolate Orange Manhattan
A Chocolate Orange Manhattan is the perfect combination of these three delicious flavors and creates a transcendent cocktail.
Blue Cheese Ice Cream
The mere concept of Blue Cheese Ice Cream was too much for some in our party, and it blew their mind. I got their portion!
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 redfish famous at his restaurant in the French Quarter, but all the redfish I caught last year in the Louisiana Delta was gone.
Bazaar Meat – Las Vegas
If you guessed Bazaar Meat – Las Vegas is a temple for carnivores, you are correct. Genuine Kobe, Japanese beef, Texas wagyu, Spanish jamon iberico bellota, bison, suckling pig, lamb and chicken are all here. A raw bar, Jose’s modernist apps, sides and desserts complete the picture. Dinner at Bazaar Meat – Las Vegas I […]
Oyster Dressing
Oyster dressing is my personal favorite Thanksgiving side. It’s about the wondrous flavor, enhanced by decades of loving preparation by Mamaw. My wife carries on the family tradition, though she doesn’t like oysters and taught me how to make it. Now we prepare the Thanksgiving feast together. A favorite chef , Ed Lee was […]
Desert Spoon
Desert Spoon takes its name from the leaves of the sotol plant used by Native Americans as an ancient eating utensil. We like to drink them!
Strawberry Brussels Sprout Salad
If you love sprouts, this strawberry brussels sprout salad is the answer to your dreams Customize to your preference or include the kitchen sink!
Creamed Poblano Chili
Creamed poblano chili is inspired by Chef Fernando Olea, winner of James Beard Best Chef – Southwest 2022. I was fortunate enough to dine with him at Sazón in Santa Fe and taste his signature soup. This is a versatile recipe that I dearly love as both soup and chili. I usually make a pot […]
Jeaune et Jolie – Carlsbad
French modern cuisine at Jeaune et Jolie is a wonderful experienc. Here a prix-fixe Michelin star meal in a casual atmosphere is a bargain.
Coquille St Jacques
Coquille St Jacques is the easiest French dish you can imagine. Make it the focal point of dinner and your guests will gush with complements.
Baby Wrote Me A Letter
My baby wrote me a letter about the upcoming holiday season. Christmas, I say Christmas items are already on the floor of big box retailers and it’s not even Halloween! Yes, we’re on the doorstep and aware of the challenge ahead. We know there are parties, soirees and shindigs on your calendar and each is […]
Blue Moon Mushroom Farm
Hidden in plain sight, blue moon mushroom farm is in the middle of the city. Read how they produce fabulous ‘shrooms for the best restaurants
Mocha Dacquoise
Mocha Dacquoise is an exquisite Chantilly cream filled, buttercream frosted delight on rum infused, toasted almond meringue crusts.
Meatloaf Burger
The perfect meatloaf burger includes everything you love and is made to order for you. I like mine with cheese and remoulade. What’s on yours?
San Diego Speakeasy Tour
From raw and rowdy to elegant to opulent, the San Diego speakeasy tour offers beautiful, decadent and sublime cocktails!