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…
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…
I suppose you have noticed that I’m opting for soups lately. It’s finally starting to cool down and there is something about Autumn that beckons us to cook soup. This Tomato Basil Soup from InterCourses is light, yet has just the right amount of hearty warmth for transition to crisp fall weather. Process It’s quite simple to…
Saturday night we had a hearty home style meal of macaroni and cheese that was ever so elegant. I served Chipotle Mac from InterCourses. This is one heat packed dish, but so simple to make. Once again I discovered simple ingredients that are combined together to pack a punch with flavor. Process The method is…
Friday night called for desert. A subtle and beautiful offering of strawberries drizzled with a cream infused with unique flavors from the garden and the Gods. Can you imagine honey and basil in cream, with a hint of vanilla? This is a creation from InterCourses. Strawberries have been considered an aphrodisiac since the time of…
Thursday night I served a hearty soup. This was the most unique combination of ingredients and process using such ingredients I have ever tried. The Eggplant Basil Soup is a recipe from InterCourses. I find eggplant to be an extremely sensual and beautiful plant. A fruit with rich purple skin, it has a somewhat royal demeanor.…
My husband came home late yesterday and I thought a little “pick me up” was in order. We have had an extended summer and it had been a scorching hot day. Iced Coffee seemed like the appropriate drink that would offer a wake up call and create a little stimulation, yet the chilled drink would be soothing…
Yesterday I served Mushroom Ragout from InterCourses. It’s an interesting combination of ingredients which creates a rich color to the dish. Chocolate is not traditionally used in main courses. However, Latin dishes use chocolate in such accompaniments as Mole sauce. It’s quite a seductive concept and a savory taste. However, I must admit that my…