Scallops on Forbidden Rice
A friend of mine is a scallop fanatic, so when he said he was coming to visit the wheels began turning. Thus was born the concept of “Scallopalooza”, a dinner focused on scallops.
A friend of mine is a scallop fanatic, so when he said he was coming to visit the wheels began turning. Thus was born the concept of “Scallopalooza”, a dinner focused on scallops.
Once upon a time, servers would prepare caesar salad tableside. They whisked anchovies, garlic, salt and egg yolks together with great fanfare.
Blueberries are in season and Blueberry Buckle cake is a delicious way to use them. Perfect with a good cup of coffee and very easy to make.
Here we call it New York strip steak but it has several aliases. Kansas City and Delmonico are two others, but in New York it was commonly called a shell steak and internationally it’s known as a club steak.
Traditional Chimichurri sauce has only six ingredients, so don’t be fooled by imposters that throw in everything but the kitchen sink.
A grilled cheese sandwich is the ultimate comfort food. The best are ooey, gooey cheesy. Gourmet versions are the rage today, but none can match the simplicity and flavor of this one.
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.
Asparagus can be the most delicious of the vegetable kingdom. It can also be the most bedeviling of all vegetables.
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?
Potato salad. Is there a more iconic picnic dish on the planet? I can’t remember my first taste. Like gravity, potato salad has been here since… the beginning of time.
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!
My first taste of Coq Au Vin was at a restaurant called, what else, Le Coq. They closed a few years ago and I wept because it was a favorite dish.