I took part in Bernadette’s latest “Cookbook Confidential” effort – to cook a recipe from the legendary Indian Chef and Cookbook Author Madhur Jaffrey: One of my favorite bloggers and Authors, Robbie Cheadle, who because of availability chose a different… Read More ›
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Dal Soup And Cumin Mushrooms! The Cookbook Confidential Review Series Has “Asafetida”!
Dal Soup, Anyone? This image of Dal Soup is courtesy of Jeen and Michiel, who have made two dishes as part of the latest Cookbook Confidential Challenge! Mushrooms with Cumin and Asafetida! Do you know that “asafetida” is a gum… Read More ›
An Invitation To Indian Cooking – A New Classic Recipe Challenge With Tomato Tamarind Chutney!
It’s time for another “Cookbook Confidential” series to begin – this time focused on the Indian cooking of Madder Jaffrey…starting with this tomato tamarind chutney recipe! It’s from Jaffrey’s legendary cookbook that introduced much of the world to the flavors… Read More ›
Here’s My “Bistecca” Adventure in Italy! A Florentine Steak Served RARE!
Digging Into A “Florentine Steak!” It’s a signature steak that is served just one way in Florence: RARE. That means we headed to Florence Italy for an amazing meal! Florence Italy is an incredible city in the Tuscany region of Italy… Read More ›
“Lucky Charms” Beer! “What The Friday!” Chugs New Wacky Marshmallow “Saturday Morning” Beer!
Have A Sip Of This “Lucky Charms” Beer….Wait – “What The Friday!?!?!?!?!?” Well, it’s Friday, and that means I shake my head as I show you the wackiest beer flavor you’ve ever chugged! Smartmouth Brewing in Norfolk, Virginia has a… Read More ›
The Food Of “Dumb And Dumber!” Jim Carrey’s Love Letter To Fine Dining!
“We got no food, we got no jobs… our PETS’ HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!“ Yes, we’ve all had that problem…but for these two, it’s just the beginning of a film filled with food! This edition of “Bite! Eat! Repeat” takes… Read More ›
Zucchini Steps Into The Spotlight – My Favorite Succotash Dish Celebrates Roasted Corn And Garlic Too!
My Zucchini-Corn-Mozzarella Succotash Recipe! I’m always looking for new ways to integrate Zucchini, Broccoli and other green vegetables into my menu – and this recipe can use both to create a “succotash” that makes a great side dish for any… Read More ›
An Octopus Salad Recipe! The “Cookbook Confidential” Reviews Continue…
Time For More “Bistro Cooking!” Bernadette’s terrific “Cookbook Confidential Cookbook Club” reviews continue for this one: Today, Jeen and Michiel make two dishes, beginning with an Octopus salad shown above – click here to be taken to the entire review,… Read More ›
A Delicious Swordfish With Sauce Piperade Recipe! Reviewing “Bistro Cooking” By Patricia Wells For “Cookbook Confidential”!
“Bistro Cooking” with Patricia Wells – Swordfish with Piperade Review First, thanks to Bernadette for her terrific “Cookbook confidential” review series, which this month is focus on “Bistro Cooking.” I have many cookbooks from Writer / Chef Patricia Wells. Her focus… Read More ›
Would You Eat A “Pickle Pineapple Pizza?” Is DiGiorno’s “3P” Pie Raffle Worth The Effort?
Does this make your mouth water? Or pucker up! Yes, the world of wacky food mashups has brought us a frozen “Pineapple Pickle Pizza” courtesy of DiGiorno’s frozen pizza brand! The company unveiled this stunt this week, and is offering… Read More ›