Before I talk about this deliciously spicy coleslaw from Momofuku I would like to introduce you to a new product (for me anyways) called Chili Crunch or Chili Crisp. According to the New York Times “This chili crisp has a Momofuku pedigree.” The original idea came from Lao Gan Ma’s Chili Crisp Sauce which is … Continue reading
This is a classic Roman pasta dish of very ancient origins which grew out of cacio e pepe. Cacio e pepe = cheese and pepper Gricia = cacio e pepe + guanciale or pancetta Amatriciana = Gricia + tomatoes Carbonara = Amatriciana + eggs I chose not to make the Carbonara version because the eggs … Continue reading
Lavender is probably my favorite aromatic flower to use in baking. It lends itself to desserts such as custard, bread, ice cream and cookies. I also love to use it in drinks and savory recipes too! Just search “lavender” and you will find a bunch of recipes. This cookie recipe is heavenly to say the … Continue reading
Broccoli is a vegetable I don’t seem to cook very much as I do like it. In China super-charged wok burners deliver searing heat that encircles the bottom and sides of the wok. The results are rendering raw vegetables tender on the inside and nicely browned on the outside. Food emerges in a whoosh of … Continue reading
Lamb does not usually appear on my Easter table as ham is the preferred choice for most of my family. I was even thinking about an Easter Pie before the pandemic hit the United States with a fury! Unfortunately I did not have all of the ingredients and wasn’t about to make a special trip … Continue reading
Kebabs are a favorite dinner to grill; beef, chicken and pork all make good choices using different marinades to enhance their flavor. Vegetables I like to grill are usually zucchini, red onion and red pepper. I usually serve them over rice or noodles with a sauce, gravy or leftover marinade that I set aside. Raw … Continue reading
I wanted to celebrate Mardi Gras with this traditional jambalaya which is a culinary staple among the people of Louisiana. Two of the cuisines include Cajun and Creole where Creole is more common in New Orleans and a Cajun version is found more often in the rural bayous of Louisiana where you might find the … Continue reading
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because of the trick-or-treaters, their costumes and their excitement as they run from house to house. Some were lucky to be pulled in little wagons. My home sat on just about an acre (like everyone else in the new development) so there was a little walking! I lived … Continue reading
Don’t these scones sound just lovely? I mean orange blossom water and natural raw honeycomb – no not the honey in a jar but the honeycomb itself. Not only did the name of the recipe get my attention but the first words describing these scones “inspired by the busy bees of spring”. Needless to say … Continue reading
I made this over the Labor Day weekend and did not get around to posting it until now. A simple, refreshing cocktail that is enjoyable with family and friends. The holiday weekend was hot and steaming here in Michigan but now it has finally cooled down. Normally, I don’t drink mixed cocktails but this looked … Continue reading