J – Black chanterelles … started arriving in the Farmer’s Market last week. Mysterious. Intriguing. All kinds of lore. I liked the Wikipedia quote: Craterellus cornucopioides, or horn of plenty, is an edible mushroom. It is also known as the black chanterelle, black trumpet, trompette de la mort (French), trombetta … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Some foods satisfy really basic desires for nourishment and comfort … this sandwich is one of them. You must make it. J – This is a deeply satisfying sandwich. Borrowing liberally from the writing of one of my favorite food seekers (I have no shame), … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – If you like pate, but don’t want to deal with liver … or you just don’t like liver, but love the idea of pate … try making this. It’s creamy, rich and delicious. C – I have been testing a vegetarian pate quite a while … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This dish is from our early days … but, oh so simple and good. Full of technique for keeping chicken moist. Thanks, Luke. Super full of flavor. Got to make this one again soon! C – Luke was on a chicken mission. He heard that … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I wish this dish was healthier. It’s one of my favorites. It’s definitely made as a treat. It’s one to share with a lot of people because it’s delicious, and a lot can be made really fast and easily. C – I know orange season … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Fish poached in oil is one of the great ways to cook fish. It makes the most delicious fish in salads or just eaten by itself. C – I am so glad the tuna confit worked out. Now, on to making something with it. This … Continue reading
J – Are your sandwiches losing their zip? Do your bruschetta lack that little something extra … a certain je ne sais quoi? Never fear. This smoked bacon pepper jam fixes all ills. It’s also really addicting. Smoked bacon. Sweet, spicy pepper. Not-too-sweet jam. Oh, my! I discovered it at … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This special dessert was a lot easier to make than I thought it was going to be. It’s soft and delicious with a wonderful creamy filling with fruit. It needs to be made. C – I always wanted to make a Swiss roll cake. I … Continue reading
J – I was not expecting such a dish from Anthony Bourdain. I got his Appetites cookbook as a gift over the holidays and finally had time to explore it. Beautiful book. Many recipes calling to me. Bold. Rich. Lots of cool ingredients. Need to set aside some time for … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Tostadas are the perfect plated meal. It’s a plated meal where you eat the plate. We love it because the plate is the best part. Who wouldn’t like to have their plate be a large crispy crunchy corn chip? C – I wish we didn’t … Continue reading