I love things that have a little history behind them. I also love a great cocktail. The Negroni is one such drink. It's like La Dolce Vita in a glass so to speak. The origins of this cocktail hail from Florence, Italy, at a cafe in the early 1900's. A Count Camillo Negroni, is thought to have invented the drink by strengthening the Americano (Campari and sparkling water), with Gin instead. The bartender ... continue reading...
Parmesan Crisps (Frico)
What can you make in less than 10 minutes, with only one ingredient that is as addicting as potato or tortilla chips? Parmesan Crisps! You can buy them at some specialty markets, including Whole Foods, for about 8 bucks a container, but why when you can make them at home for a fraction of the cost, in a matter of minutes. They are nice in a salad, as a crispy garnish on soup, or served as an hors d'oeuvre. Give it a ... continue reading...
Global Knives
A good craftsman doesn't blame his tools, however when it comes to cooking, the importance of good knives can not be ignored. The simple and sometimes tedious act of slicing, dicing, mincing, trimming fat and cutting meats can become more laborious than it needs to, and thus affecting your dish. I have gone from wedding gift knives, to hand-me-down knives, to expensive European knives. Yes, you can sharpen pretty much ... continue reading...
Arroz Carreteiro
Arroz Carreteiro is a meat and rice dish that hails from the south of Brazil. The translation of the name is, Wagoner's Rice. Arroz Carreteiro is a recipe deep rooted in the history of the Gaucho, or the Brazilian cowboy. When traveling across the plains, they needed a hearty nutritious meal that could be made on the go. It was originally made with dried beef, or as it's known in Brazil, Charque. This beef was ... continue reading...
The Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
So, it's Saturday afternoon, midway between lunch and dinner and I want to feel a little festive, just festive enough to plan a nice evening. How about a nice cocktail? The Pimm's Cup, a refreshing concoction made with mint, ginger beer, cucumber, lime, Cointreau and Pimm's no. 1. What's not to love? I know this beverage has been around a long long time, but it first entered my radar as a regular brunch cocktail ... continue reading...
Grilled Eggplant
Grilled Eggplant is probably the simplest way to cook eggplant. Grilling eggplant let's the vegetable stand out in all it's flavor. All you need is good olive oil, salt, garlic and the grill. You can't get more basic than that. More often than not, the simplest dishes are best. A trick to cooking eggplant is salting it first. Many people argue that it's not necessary, but let me tell you, I've tried it both ways, ... continue reading...
Five Minute Egg Bruschetta at Lilette
There are few meals that warrant attention, small dishes, memorable ones; so simple and so rich. The Five Minute Egg Bruschetta at Lilette, is just that dish. There are just a handful of ingredients; bread, egg, anchovy, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, olive oil, but its the combination that matters. This dish is one of many excellent items served at Lilette, a New Orleans staple, always at the top of my "go to" ... continue reading...
Yummly
If you see a recipe that you like, hit the Yum button, located in the Share buttons at the bottom of each post. Clicking the Yum button allows you to save all your favorite recipes to your own personal recipe box. Think of Yummly as Pinterest for food. There's even a free mobile Yummly app available in the iTunes store. It's a great way to find new recipes, nutritional information, a shopping list and more. Have fun ... continue reading...
Orange Clove Waffles
Waffles are usually only a simple vessel for syrup, chopped fruit or whipped cream; a doughy platform without much flavor. Here comes where your mind and taste buds get blown and the plain waffle becomes flavorful and aromatic on it's own right. What separates the plain waffle from the rest is what you add. It's fun to experiment with waffles, making them sweet or savory. Some work out better than others. In this ... continue reading...
Braised Pork Tenderloin with Fennel Pollen and Herbs
Day to day dinners can get a little mundane adding to your super busy schedule. Kids have homework, dogs need walking, houses need cleaning and oh yeah, then you've got to eat. Sometimes its really easy to get pulled into the take out food solution. At first this seems like a good idea, but afterwards you are on the couch with a food bomb sitting in your belly, unable to get up. What you need are good dishes, good ... continue reading...
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