“Baby It’s Cold Outside!“ That classic holiday song sums up New York City recently, with lows in the teens – and some snow – and snow men! I love how mini-snowmen pop up everywhere, like the one I found overlooking… Read More ›
best Patricia Wells recipes
My Annual “Pumpkin Spice Spam Bread” Recipe – Is It A “Treat” Or A “Trick?”
Time To Cook With “Pumpkin Spice” Spam! We are nearing the end of October – and since it is Halloween season, that means the insane array of “Pumpkin Spice” products we’ve had to endure all month will fade away…what began… Read More ›
I Made A Seared Salmon With Tomato Shallot Sauce Recipe – But I Didn’t Stick The Landing! The BKD Club Goes French!
Seared Salmon With Shallot Creme Fraiche Sauce! I love to cook, so when Jo Tracey from the BKD Cookbook Club asked us to share a French recipe, I knew who to go to: a brilliant Chef, Writer and friend! That’s… Read More ›
I “Veracruz’d” My Fish And You Can Too! Here’s The Recipe!
A Fun Fish Dish Done “Vera Cruz” Style! First, a huge shoutout to my sister-in-law Cherie: not only is she a great Chef, but she made fish in a “Veracruz” sauce and I was hooked! Veracruz-style fish, or Pescado a la… Read More ›
Tackling Julia Child’s Sole Meuniere Recipe On Her 113th Birthday! It’s The BKD Cookbook Club!
Taking On A Famous American Chef Thanks To The BKD Cookbook Club! Jo Tracy has another great challenge for her BKD cookbook club: make a recipe from a Chef who is from the same country as you – and I… Read More ›
Celebrating “Comfort” Food! Pasta Salad, Caramelized Cookies And More Recipes!
Celebrating “Comfort” Food… It means something different to each of us, and so, when Jo Tracy made it the topic for her latest cookbook event, Darlene Fost jumped onboard! Here’s what she wrote: “When I was growing up on the… Read More ›
The Ultimate “Comfort Food!” The World’s Most Decadent Potato Puree!
The World’s Most Decadent Mashed Potatoes! The late Chef Joe Robuchon was known to make the world’s most decadent mashed potatoes, and here’s why! The Power Of “Comfort Food!” Chef Yotam Ottolenghi said it best: “When it comes to cooking… Read More ›
Planning An Easter Feast? How About Gigot D’Agneau! Ratatouille! Potato Cake! All The Recipes Here!
Time To Share An Amazing Holiday Feast! If you are looking to bite into something different this Easter weekend – time to go provencal! This is “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef… Read More ›
Braised Short Rib Pot Pie! A Frozen Food Review! Plus Three Pot Pie Recipes!
Do You Ever Purchased Gourmet Food “Pre-Made”? This is a picture of a Braised Short Rib Pot Pie – which I had shipped to my house frozen. Why? Well, that’s what we are here to discuss. I’ve made pot pies,… Read More ›
Need An Early Easter Idea? Here’s My “Dinner And A Movie” Recipe With Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon!
Having A Delicious Easter “Dinner And A Movie” – With Julia Child! I love food and I love movies – and I am thinking about the upcoming Easter weekend, and here is my plan for a “dinner and a movie”… Read More ›
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