Sous vide brisket, round two. This is my first post in quite some time, and it’s not pretty or elaborate, but, I’m happy about it. It’s been a long time goal to start posting again, even if only for my … Continue reading
Wintertime Cauliflower Giardiniera (fermented)
A work in progress…four days in the making. Two jars, but had a set back with one, because the white plastic lid did not seal enough to create a bubbly, fermented party. So, yesterday I transferred my mostly cauliflower to … Continue reading
Shrimp Remoulade, Well Plated
Hottest day of the year, September 7,2019. Made shrimp Remoulade for Mimi and Bebe Saturday night. Mimi went to ER this past week cause she couldn’t breathe. She actually called the ambulance. Turns out, “just” COPD, and they sent her … Continue reading
Korean-style Beef with Spicy Cabbage
Sometimes I consider this blog as simply my personal cookbook – I always know where to find some of our family favorites, without having to search thru my … Continue reading
Shrimp Mold
From the catering days…. an oldie but goodie. Relatively easy to make, can be dressed up festively, and always good. This was one of my favorite appetizers. It was usually served during the winter months at Christmas parties and winter … Continue reading
Salsa Verde… Parsley, tarragon, capers and fresh garlic​ over soft feta cheese.
This is so good, and a great way to use up some of those herbs you’re planting this spring. Â Make sure to plant a few tarragon plants. This is a super easy condiment that goes well with a variety of … Continue reading
Restaurant-style Homemade Salsa
Because homemade is always better. Â And it’s even better when you’re 12-year old brings home the recipe, and now it’s part of her own recipe repertoire. This is super, super simple. Â If you are a fan of (most) restaurant salsa’s, … Continue reading
Party Foods: Mini Muffuletta Sandwiches
An quick and easy appetizer, that is easy to put together. If you have access to olive mix, it makes this quite easy, as it’s just a matter of layering the meats and cheeses, topping with the olive mix, … Continue reading
Molten Chocolate Cake
Delicious, easy, and perfect to make in advance, whether for 2 or 20. The first time I had ever heard of this cake was when it was to be served at a catered party in someone’s home. The owner of … Continue reading
We did it again… 500 degree Boneless Prime Rib Roast, and it was amazing.
…Did you know that it is possible to teach old goats new tricks? Just don’t tell that to Bebe’s goats. …There’s not always a good story behind a great meal, but, sometimes there is. ….I think that with all the … Continue reading