Leafing through some old cookbooks from restaurants in my part of the country I ran across this pesto recipe. Pesto has been a favorite sauce and no matter how big/small my garden was I always found room to grow this beautiful, flavorful, aromatic herb. I’ve been making my own pesto for 40 years which is … Continue reading
I loved this version of chicken piccata probably due to the wonderful lemon flake salt. Also, there was no wine and less butter which I didn’t miss; so not as rich. Combined with the salty capers and fresh lemon this recipe was just delightful. I have two more recipes: Chicken Picatta Two Ways (Includes a … 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
Spinach salad is a favorite and I have already posted two other recipes using an Irish Mist dressing and another using a sweet and sour vinaigrette. This one certainly caught my eye because of the maple syrup which is a favorite ingredient in some recipes on my blog. In the midwest Michigan is maple syrup … Continue reading
If you’ve heard of the P.F. Chang restaurant chain you probably know about one of their signature dishes, Mongolian Beef or possibly have eaten it. This is my version with a lot less sugar and salt (soy sauce) but similar otherwise. I’ve been wanting to make this Asian dish where the thinly sliced beef is … Continue reading
This recipe cooks for almost 3 hours resulting in very tender cabbage and onions which have been infused with apples, bacon and butter! Perfect side served with pork chops and cornbread muffins.Cabbage has always been included in my “favorite list of veggies” since growing a bunch of heads for sauerkraut when I had my 40×120′ … Continue reading
These beverages are popping up all over since I had my first shrub back in July at a restaurant in Philadelphia. I’m hearing about them on the news, in magazines and saw them offered at a local restaurant. Shrubs appear to be very popular right now as mixologists add liquor to their own versions of … Continue reading
Have you been to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the United States of America? Should you have plans for a visit (or maybe you live near by) be sure to dine at The City Tavern located just a few blocks from the Delaware River. The tavern lays claim to be the birthplace of Colonial haute … Continue reading
This is the original recipe I use to enjoy at the Win Schuler Restaurant in Ann Arbor until they closed. I worked nearby as a librarian for a Federal agency and we frequently went there for lunch,” happy hour” and sometimes dinner. They do still have their original restaurant in Marshall, Michigan which is not … Continue reading