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.
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.
Lasagna Bolognese
Lasagna Bolognese has flavors unlike any lasagna I have ever tasted. Beef, pork and veal plus a “mystery meat” and bechamel sauce make it unique.
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Carne asada street tacos are just one of my favorite culinary gifts from Mexico. We have several local restaurants and tacquerias here that I label authentic based upon my trip to Mexico City last summer. I call myself lucky.
Vichyssoise
Vichyssoise is a classic French soup. Or is it? The true origin, French or American is a legitimate question. In 1917 Creme Vichyssoise Glacee made its debut on the menu of Chef Louis Diat at the New York Ritz Carlton Hotel.
Escargot
Escargot – Snails. You love ’em or hate ’em. I find that most haters have never tried them. That’s their mistake because who doesn’t like butter, garlic, cheese and fresh bread?
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.
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
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.
Crawfish Cardinal
Crawfish Cardinal, named for the beautiful red bird, achieves its striking red hue through the addition of tomato in the sauce.
Bullion – Dallas
November 22nd, 1963, 1:30 PM. I was in Mr. Purvis’ core class when the announcement was made over the loudspeaker system that President John F. Kennedy had been shot and killed.
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.