Check this video out. I’m still wondering what happens to this “food” in your body.
Read More »Heirloom tomatoes are almost here!
When the Florida days get this hot and the nights aren’t much relief, I take solace in the fact that soon summer will be winding down and the fall harvest will begin. The end of August and the beginning of September is the time to eat tomatoes. In fact, it’s …
Read More »Easy crab bisque at home in minutes
It’s easy to make crab, lobster or any other bisque at home, if you think about it ahead of time. When you eat shrimp, crab or lobster, shell them first (before you eat or serve) and freeze the shells in a freezer bag. It also helps to freeze four cups …
Read More »Yellow heirloom gazpacho soup, thinly-sliced marinated sea scallops in lime and fresh tarragon over buttery leeks and pistachio-crusted chicken breast with tangerine salsa over Moroccan couscous
Myth #1: It doesn’t take a thousand ingredients to make an elegant meal. In fact, the simpler it is and the quality of ingredients you use make the difference. Here’s an easy summer menu that highlights this concept
Read More »Get friendly with your chicken and don’t put it in bondage!
This is the first of three recipes for a family of four with one chicken. For this recipe, you’re going to roast it, but you’re going to have to get to know your chicken a little bit. It’s worth it, believe me. Roast chicken can be difficult to make well. …
Read More »My tasty faux pho
Pho is a Vietnamese soup eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are many different types of pho. This one would be considered a Pho Bo if it were cooked in the traditional way, which takes many hours. This is a quick version; my faux pho. Confession: The stock was …
Read More »Rockin’ chili,moist cheddar cornbread, apple pie with a caramel drizzle
This weekend, try this make-ahead menu so you have time to spend with friends…and football! Check it out! The chili has a great depth of flavor due to the addition of a little (not too much) semisweet chocolate, the cornbread is moist and not dry like most, the dip has …
Read More »Oktoberfest menu
It’s that time of year when the weather gets cooler and people crave savory dishes. Here’s a great menu for the season and even for the holidays. It starts off with a breakfast of Muesli (a lower fat version), then a German beer cheese soup, sauerbraten over a potato pancake …
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