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Pork chops have become a staple in my week-night, culinary line-up. They are inexpensive, healthy and you can impart a variety of flavors on them. And they do need help, as pork on its own can be very mild and a bit bland. A sprinkle of herbs de Provence and a drizzle of rich and creamy camembert sauce give this …
I absolutely love having friends and family over for dinner. I look forward to it like a child looks forward to Christmas morning. I’ll spend the weeks leading up to the dinner making list after list (I’m a self-declared list-making addict), processing my thoughts, playing with different menu ideas and driving my husband crazy with ‘what do you think about…’ …
Being a foodie-girl, I had a very foodie-centric Christmas. Kitchen gadgets were in abundance and yummy treats filled my stocking. Included with these treasures was, much to my delight, a package of Foxhollow Farm beef! Run by one of my dear friends Maggie Keith, Foxhollow Farm is a grass-fed beef and biodynamic farm in Crestwood, KY. The farm store is never …
During the week, as I arrive home from work and am beginning to think about dinner, I typically find myself feeling one of two ways: 1. AH my day has been crazy and I am so stressed out why can’t I just win the lottery so I can cook all day long and travel the world?!?!? 2. Do I really …
Who doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? I mean really – gooey, creamy cheese melted over noodles and baked until bubbly and warm – it’s really a no-brainer. It was only until recently that I started to play around with macaroni and cheese and began to discover how malleable it is. Change the cheese and you’ve got a whole new version …
For as long as I can remember I have heard my parents talk about Venice, Italy. My Dad studied there twice, once for several months before he met my mother and returning after she entered his life. They spent an incredible three months there, enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon while my father studied architecture. My siblings and I were lucky enough …
I am still trying to define my ‘cooking style.’ Is it classic and French? No. Is it modern and experimental? I don’t think so… all I know is that I tend to gravitate toward balanced meals that give a sense of elegance and, hopefully, approachable sophistication. I was thinking about this as I constructed these ravioli. To me, ravioli aren’t …
Learning to cook has become a passion of mine. And, while I may not be in a profession kitchen learning directly from masters of the trade, I am working with what is accessible to me – cookbooks and cooking shows. I have picked up many basic practices from the likes of Ina Garten, Giada de Laurentiis and The Joy of …
I watch a lot of cooking shows and I am always impressed when they prepare a simple roast chicken. The skin looks so crispy, salty and delicious while you know the meat underneath has remained perfectly moist and succulent. What an intimidating meal to prepare though – I mean, you are working with a WHOLE chicken! Where do you even …
When visiting the fish counter I always check to see if the Ahi Tuna is on sale. It can get pretty pricey. Tonight, thankfully, not only was the sushi grade tuna on sale, but it was also wild caught, a distinction that is becoming exceedingly important to consider these days. Purchasing wild caught fish is not only better for the …
