Update and Redux: J – I often forget how really delicious our early dishes were. Luke created this one to use one of our poultry producer’s chicken breeds. This one is a cross between regular white chicken (poulet) and Asian-style brown chicken. Brown chickens are great for soups and braising … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Spatchcock Petite Poulet for a Summer Party
J – Roasted chicken for 12, or more, can be a challenge … until now. This method lets you roast six petit poulet at one time in your oven. Enough for 12 petit, half-chicken servings. Even more for the light eaters. No fuss. No muss. Easy clean up, too. The … Continue reading
Soup/Salad/Sauce Tuesday: Minty Pea Soup
C – I didn’t think I was going to like a minty pea soup. I didn’t think they would go well together. I thought the mint would overpower the soup, and I would be slurping something that would taste like toothpaste. I was wrong! This soup was amazing. I slurped … Continue reading
Sandwich Monday: Homemade Mustard
Update and Redux: C – Why are most things homemade better than store bought? Because it’s fresh and you know what’s in it. This homemade mustard is way better than the store bought kind. Perks up just about any sandwich. C – I don’t think I will ever buy mustard … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Tarragon Lemon Shallot Compound Butter
J – This is one of the coolest techniques I learned from Luke. … in addition to the spatchcock cut for chicken. Makes you feel like a pro. Once you get it, you can make it with just about any tasty combination of herbs and spices. Imagine just one step … Continue reading
Chef and Cookbook Thursday: Apple Cake with Vanilla Sauce
C – I’m not sure if I made this cake right. The recipe was a little vague. There were no pictures, no reviews and no words from the chef. So I assumed a few things … While making this recipe by Marcus Samuelsson, I started thinking about my own recipes … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Chicken Fried Rice
Update and Redux: C – I wish I could eat this dish all day long. This is one of my favorite breakfast meals. It’s also great with lunch and dinner. What’s not to like? It’s a complete meal in one dish. C – Happy Chinese New Year! It’s not quite … Continue reading
Soup/Salad/Sauce Tuesday: Tortilla Soup
Update and Redux: C – Any soup that requires chips in it is a great soup. In this tortilla soup, chips are a must. If you don’t have them in there you don’t get the full experience. It’s the perfect soup. C — I hate when I don’t have all … Continue reading
Sandwich Monday: Cubano
Update and Redux: J – Cubano sandwiches are amazing … when you actually make them. We did and loved it. Just took me awhile to edit and publish it last time (will they ever forget?). I will never forget how great it was. Make it now. C – I have … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Blueberry and Lemon Curd Almond Cups
Update and Redux; C – These blueberry and lemon curd almonds cups may look fancy, but they are super simple to make. It’s great for serving at large brunches as a fruit salad or a dessert. C – I really couldn’t wait until Spring this year. I was getting sick … Continue reading