A “Scallop Lovers” Post! One of the great things about social media is meeting other people who share a common love of food, and that describes two great Chefs you may know. Michiel and Jeen from the terrific website “Cook… Read More ›
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“Burger Beast” Celebrates America’s Favorite Sandwich! It’s “All About The Burger!”
Yes, This Is A Sandwich! America loves burgers: cheese, bacon, mushroom, impossible and more – and yes, it is a sandwich! Why am I telling you this? Because I just read a terrific history of America’s favorite sandwich – filled… Read More ›
Craving “One-Pan Crispy Spaghetti Chicken?” Here’s Some “Shelf Love” From Chef Ottolenghi’s Test Kitchen!
Here Is Some “Shelf Love!” I’m going to make something that has “shelf love!” I’m learning some valuable lessons on using what I already have on my shelves – thanks to the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen! I dipped into the Ottolenghi… Read More ›
Have You Tasted Nantucket Bay Scallops? Here’s My Favorite Recipe!
It’s Nantucket Bay Scallop Season! Behold. These are Nantucket Bay Scallops. Yes, they are about the size of a U.S. dime, but they are packed with a thousand dollars of flavor! Let’s take a look at this “bivalve mollusk”: where… Read More ›
A Terrific “Pasta With Leeks” Recipe! Chef Mimi Fuels My “Leek Obsession!”
Who’s Craving Pasta With Leeks? I Am! I have vowed to cook more using Leeks, and the terrific blogger Chef Mimi gave me another reason to do so soon! Chef Mimi loves to share great recipes like this one –… Read More ›
Would You Try “Oyster Caviar Pasta?” BAM! I Did And Here Is The Recipe!
“BAM!” If you could only SMELL how this dish looks…”bam” is the only way to describe it! I love Oysters, so when I did my “52 In 22 Cooking Challenge” two years ago, I wanted to celebrate one of the world’s first… Read More ›
A Terrific Mushrooms And Miso Recipe! Chefs Michel And Jeen Cook And Drink!
A Healthy 2025 Thanks To These Healthy Mushrooms! Chefs Michel and Jeen, who have the terrific blog “Cook And Drink”, have shared this delicious and healthy dish for the new year! It combines two uniquely delicious mushrooms: Oyster Mushrooms Are… Read More ›
Healthy Eating With A Green Feast! More Delicious Recipes For A Happy 2025!
Hey! It’s 2025 – Time To Eat Healthy! I was prompted by a blogging friend to think healthy to start the year, so I am! This is a recipe I made with fresh peas and mint and I loved it… Read More ›
Kicking Off 2025 With A Broccoli Leek Gratin! The “MKD Cookbook Club” Gets Healthy!
Healthy Recipes For A New Year! This is a “sprouting broccoli and leek gratin”…from a terrific cookbook I was told about – and how did I happen upon it? My friend Jo Tracy is having a recipe share on her… Read More ›
Need “Dinner And A Movie?” Here’s Remy The Rat’s Animated “Ratatouille” Recipe!
Biting Down On Greatness! I get hungry every time I watch a movie with food in it. That was the initial inspiration for my series “Dinner And A Movie!” Time to make one of the most delicious “Dinners And A Movie”… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 