It’s not often that I’m unwilling to accept a challenge or a suggestion in the kitchen. Well, let me rephrase that – IF I have a plan – don’t even try to “suggest” something different. I’m in my zone, my spot, my head, and my spirit. What I’m doing is mine – it’s either my…
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My mom has always been such a great cook. SUCH a great cook. I learned all that I know from her – the creativity, the love, the devotion, and the fact that recipes should serve only as guidelines, but never followed. (To this day, neither of us have ever followed a recipe – it’s impossible…
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I don’t do anything half-assed.In fact, I’m pretty much an all or nothing kind of gal. – black or white.I’m getting better and slightly more flexible and lenient about things as I age, but in this case, I’m “all in.” This is one heck of a burger: Honey Jalapeño Dill Burger Honey Jalapeño Dill Burger…
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We’re still getting creative over here with the lack of food availability at the grocery store AND the “shelter state” quarantine for Coronavirus.I’m anxious. I’m nervous. I’m scared. AND, I’m out of supplies and cannot go to the grocery store! (Not that the market has much food around here anyway). So, I baked some Artisanal…
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I wanted to make something to signify Colorado.The Italians have pasta.The French have rich cream sauces and butter.The Japanese have fresh sushi.The Mediterranean has olives and olive oil and fish.NYC has pizza.Texas has steak.California has, well, everything amazing.What does Colorado have? What are we known for? I thought about it long and hard. I even…
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Friend. Family. Foe. (In this case, new neighbors).We could all use a little feasting on fresh artisan bread (and a bottle of red wine).This time the bread comes spiked with a zesty olive tapenade.And, a side of black pepper Bellavitano cheese. Yum! Enjoy. Olive Tapenade Artisan Bread 1 recipe Easy Artisan Bread1 cup Tapeschetta +…
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“If a raisin wanted to be garlic, that’s black garlic.” Black garlic is a type of aged garlic whose browning is attributable to Maillard Reaction rather than caramelization. First used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine, it is made by heating whole bulbs of garlic (Allium sativum) over the course of several weeks, a process that results in black cloves. The taste is…
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I’ve never really been a fan of pineapple and ham atop a pizza. In fact, I don’t really love the idea of pineapple and ham together in any arena.However, something about this combination over a spicy jalapeño burger, with the addition of creamy Swiss cheese, caught my attention. Hawaii, we are on our way! Grilled…
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My best friend, Valerie, is truly amazing.She’s astonishingly brilliant, incredibly talented, beautiful in every way, and generous beyond belief. She’s my Valerie.And, she has bees. Yes, she has a swarm of bees in her yard.And, chickens. A brood of hens. – She cares for them so much, her babies.Of course she has Max and Gus…
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I’ve had some requests for sourdough lately.A few of them – well, maybe more than a few.So, I gathered up my gumption (not really, just my ancient starter and yeast), and went to town. This time, though, I actually rolled out long ropes after the first rise and braided the dough with Campanilla Queso (Spanish…
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