Monthly Archives: May 2011
Braised Artichokes
I have often wondered how someone originally figured out how to cook artichokes. The artichokes in this recipe will absorb the flavors of the lemon, coriander and fennel seeds. You know that I am all about anything that … Continue reading
Storing Shallots, Onions, and Garlic
Looking for a good way to store onions, shallots, and garlic in a dark, cool place with plenty of air circulation? Try storing them in your bamboo steamer. The baskets stack easily and allow just enough air circulation to prevent … Continue reading
Blue Cheese Potatoes Gratin
I love gratin potatoes. Potatoes and Blue Cheese are a wonderful flavor blend for me. So it is no leap to see why this is a favorite recipe for me. Try adding a little zing to your side dishes tonight … Continue reading
Cherries Jubilee and Bananas Foster
As a retro dessert of the week, what could be better than a flaming dessert? I remember when fashionable restaurants would do flaming desserts at your table while all of the other guests watched. The presentation and … Continue reading
Removing Fat
If you find yourself without a separator you can remove fat easily from drippings by pouring everything into a large glass measuring cup, put in 4 or 5 ice cubes (enough to cover the surface of the cup) and after … Continue reading
Vegetable Soup
I was talking with a friend of mine in New York this morning and she said it was cold and rainy there. It is also cool and rainy today in Southern California, which is odd for us at this time … Continue reading
Squash Casserole
When I was at the farm this weekend, they had some squash that looked really good so I bought some for a casserole which I have ready now for the oven.. I originally saw this recipe in a Gourmet book … Continue reading
Strawberry Jam
Blackberry Jam….oh no wait…..Strawberry. So every year at this time I am used to blackberries being ready for picking. It has been such a regular occurrence the last few years that I did not call to see if they … Continue reading
Perfect Chocolate Cake
A perfect chocolate cake? Many make the claim, but for me this one delivers. This recipe was originally published in a McCall’s cookbook, I later found out from 1963-73. A couple of years ago at Thanksgiving, Wilma wanted to … Continue reading
Cutting Herbs
Since I am still working in the herb garden, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about cutting herbs. Sometimes chopping a big batch can be a chore, and the food processor tuns them to mush, so I use … Continue reading
