“Bistro Cooking” with Patricia Wells – Swordfish with Piperade! I took part in a cookbook review series and made this dish, which is so good I made it again! I have many cookbooks from Writer / Chef Patricia Wells. Her focus… Read More ›
The Saucier’s Apprentice
Scallops! Potato Pie And Garum Too! Counting Down My Five Favorite Homemade Recipes Of 2023!
Who’s Hungry? Well as you can tell, I was – but not just for this delicious hot dog from Gray’s Papaya – I was hungry all year long! I will be sharing my review of Gray’s soon, but whether I… Read More ›
Robbie Tackles “Chicken With Spinach!” The “Cookbook Confidential” Series Cooks Classic Indian Cuisine!
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Here’s A Delicious Way To Cruise The French Riviera! A Taste Of The Mediterranean!
Welcome To The Cote d’Azur! Here is a shot of the South of France – one of the most beautiful places in the world…the French Riviera has terrific food that captures the best of the Mediterranean: fresh local produce, garlic,… Read More ›
Cooking With Mario Batali! Great Food Books!
Wouldn’t it be great to cook with Chef Mario Batali? It’s without a doubt a dream for many – and for one Author, that dream came true – and so much more! Acclaimed Author Bill Buford had the chance to… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 