You may be wondering why I would make steak and ale pie, typical pub food, as holiday food. Did you know that it originates from a Christmas and New Year tradition in Glasgow? In modern times typically during Christmas, the British eat Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding, a bread pudding made by pouring the batter…
It really felt like I was doing holiday cooking this weekend. I spent an entire day in the kitchen and we went full Moroccan this weekend. There is a sweet and savory dish called Bastilla that Moroccans make for special occasions. Its layers of flaky pastry like dough filled with warmly spiced meat, authentically chicken…
Before I start to detail my venture to make Avgolemono, I would like to state that I simply find the versatile chemistry of an egg amazing. Scrambled, boiled, poached, and today I learned how to perfectly temper an egg. What it means to temper an egg is that you raise its temperature gradually, essentially cooking…
I’m a big fan of the holiday season. I kick it off with Halloween and enjoy every moment of it until January 1st every year. Yes, there is a bit of lull in the first few weeks of November, but I manage to keep the spirit alive with plenty of planning. I won’t deny that…
It’s finally here! The last day of my Sexy Eats Experiment. As much as I have enjoyed divulging my culinary escapades in prose, it has been quite a trial for me to commit to preparing a recipe every day and making sure to post a blog entry on time with photos I deem acceptable. At…
Ahh…Strawberry Basil Lemonade is simply refreshing. Although it may be considered a summer drink, anything goes in California. My husband was welcomed home with this cocktail tonight. The recipe is from Romancing the Stove. So sweet, so sumptuous, what a kick! Process This is a gourmet cocktail that is simple to put together, yet no…
A fresh pasta, it’s simplicity at its best. I love the combination of goat cheese with grapes and pasta just completes the meal. You have a lot of flavors in this meal, it’s both sweet and savory. Process Cook six ounces of spiral pasta according to the package instruction until it is al dente. Then…
Monday night my husband had dinner plans with some clients, so I planned for desert. Espresso over ice cream deemed to be appropriate for this late evening course. The recipe is in InterCourses and it’s absolutely delicious. Process So simple to make, that’s what I love about the InterCourses recipes. The recipe gives the option…