It’s been cold here as of late (Brrr, temps in the single digits with Chicago-like winds). Beyond soups and stews, I’m craving hearty, stick-to-your-bones, comfort food. I’m a BIG fan of smoked fish. Well, actually, I love just about anything that comes out of a smoker/smokehouse. Perhaps it’s in my DNA. Is there a gene … Continue Reading
Received a new cookbook for my birthday back in November (one can never have too many cookbooks; for me, cookbooks are better than shoes). This one. After perusing it, I bookmarked several recipes; the vadouvan spice mix was at the top of my list. Vadouvan appears to be en vogue at the moment. A few … Continue Reading
Can’t believe that fall is but a few days away. I’m in complete denial. Summer isn’t over for me just yet. Today, I’ve prepared a late summer ratatouille. My way of saying: Summer, I’m not quite ready to say goodbye. There are still plenty of summer vegetables to enjoy this time of year — … Continue Reading
I have a new (at least for me) culinary discovery, miso butter — nothing more than miso (used red miso, because that’s what I had on hand, but you can easily substitute any miso you like) mixed with butter. Miso + Butter = Umamilicious…to say the least. Today I made sockeye salmon en papillote (salmon … Continue Reading
Oeufs en cocottes [French for “eggs baked in little dishes or pots”] are my new favorite thing to eat. A traditional French dish that is elegant and simple. Classics are classic for a reason, and this one is here to stay [in my kitchen]. Oeufs en cocottes are definitely going into my weekly repertoire. … Continue Reading
