“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 ›
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Here Are Two French Bistro Recipes! The “Cookbook Confidential Cookbook Club” Is Back!
Does this look good? How about this? Well, Bernadette made both of them for her latest installment of the “Cookbook Confidential Cookbook Club” – and she chose a book I recommended so click here to see the recipes for both… Read More ›
Au Pied de Cochon! Amazing Paris Pig’s Trotter In The City Of Lights!!
Welcome To Paris, The City Of Lights! Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! And you know what, there’s no reason to argue – beauty is beauty! At night, the city of Paris offers… Read More ›
You’ll “Flip” For This “Potato Pie!” Paris Has “Gateau de Pommes de Terre” – Here Is The Recipe!
Time For The Greatest Potato Dish Ever! My wife is an avowed “lover of potatoes”, so when I made this for her, she flipped – because that is part of the cooking process! My favorite potato cake recipe comes courtesy… Read More ›
Have You Tried A “Baked Caprese” Salad? Bernadette Has The Recipe!
First of all, thanks to Bernadette for sharing this delicious and refreshing recipe for a very hot summer! If you click on the link above, you will be taken to her entire recipe, which I plan to make now that… Read More ›
Fish Stew From The Iconic Kastro’s Restaurant In Mykonos! An Instagram Legend! Incredible Food And Sunsets!
An Instagram Legend! When my wife Alex and I went to Mykonos in 2021, we knew we had to eat at Kastro’s – you see, Alex found this iconic photo of their VERY NARROW outside dining area – where everyone… Read More ›
A Vegan Baked Bean Recipe For The “Cooking Confidential” Review Series!
I will be sharing all of the recipes for this month’s reviews – and I am taking part as well, so look for that. As for simple, satisfying dishes: I mad this very easy, traditional “Pan Bagnat” sandwich from Patricia… Read More ›
Cooking “Fish In Crazy Water!” A Recipe For A Terrific Provencal Dish And Memoir!
Want Some “Crazy Fish?” If you like the look of this dish, then this is the post for you – because I’ve got two books that celebrate incredible food like this, with recipes! Let me set the stage: Imagine Life… Read More ›
My 2023 Easter Feast! 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 – time to go “Provencal!” This is a “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef… Read More ›
Tasting Spain’s Incredible Paella! Here’s The Recipe For A Culinary Masterpiece From The Costa Brava!
Who’s Up For A Food Adventure? These Guys Are! This plate of colorful Langoustines are waiting for me to turn them into an amazing Spanish Paella – My Paella Adventure! I’m always looking for some new recipes, and what… Read More ›