This is a component of a Mexican recipe that Yotam Ottolenghi developed with one of his test kitchen chefs, Ixta Belfrage. I have never tasted such well balanced, flavorful pickled red onions. They are perfect for Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes with the addition of shaved lime peel and hibiscus flowers. Hibiscus flowers are a popular … Continue reading
I recently learned that many cookbooks on Mediterranean cuisine have a recipe for Fattoush salad – I didn’t know it was so popular. It is a Levantine salad made from toasted (which I prefer) or fried pieces of Arabic flatbread which includes pita bread. In one of my cookbooks (Dada Eats Love to Cook It: … Continue reading
This salad is a childhood memory from the 1970’s that Alex enjoyed with her family. It was a salad they bought at the local grocery store and the creative chef that she is has kicked it up with her own version. I think we can all identify with food memories from our childhood. I served … Continue reading
I obviously am enjoying Christopher Kimball’s new cookbook as here is another recipe from “The World in a Skillet”. One of the reasons I am drawn to certain dishes is because of the ingredients and in this case cauliflower and of course chilies and scallions add more interest. Once again a recipe ranks high with … Continue reading
It’s time for summer salads with fresh fruit of the season. Blueberries are available beginning in July and can last until September here in Michigan. I received this recipe as a kit from Fustini’s along with 30ml of basil oil and 30 ml of blueberry balsamic vinegar. I am a big fan of flavored balsamic … Continue reading
I keep running across “kimchi” recipes and a compound butter is one of the latest. Possibilities are endless as to what you can do with it. I tried two versions on a beautiful filet mignon and broccoli – spicy and fantastic! One recipe included gochujang and the other used gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder or … Continue reading
Yes, this is how the Hawaiians spell kimchi; “Kim Chee” (I am using this spelling for this post) which is a staple in most fridges in Hawaii. I can certainly understand why as the more I read about kim chee, reading new cookbooks just with kim chee recipes, online recipes I get from sources such … Continue reading
As mentioned in previous posts I am revisiting cookbooks I have not used in awhile. At the same time I am looking for recipes to use up ingredients I have in my pantry and refrigerator. A few times a year I go through everything, seeing what has expired, soon to expire or using an ingredient … Continue reading
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
French onion soup has always been a favorite for me and also my family. I often get requests to make it – I think it’s because of my homemade Parmesan croutons and some family members eat them as a snack. This recipe has been on my “to make” list since I developed a love for … Continue reading