Every year for Thanksgiving I roast a whole duck. And then, without much thought, the duck carcass gets discarded. But this year, it finally dawned on me to make duck stock from the leftover bones. Deliciously rich, luscious stock. Oh, and don’t forget to strain all that heavenly rendered duck fat from your roasted bird. Duck … Continue Reading
I’ve spent more than a decade traveling through Greece (mainly the Greek Islands). Am not of Greek heritage, but quickly fell in love with Greece on my first trip back in 2001. The more trips I made, the more I wanted to see and explore. I was instantly hooked. Yes, Greece is beautiful. The water, … Continue Reading
A reader emailed me to see if I could recreate a meal they had out — a lamb’s neck stracotto from chi SPACCA (in Los Angeles). I was flattered to say the least, but me…I’m just a [highly inquisitive] home cook. When I googled the dish, it looked fantastic and got rave reviews, and so … Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, just a few days away day away. Consider this bright, easy to prepare, piquant side dish for your final menu. In my never ending quest to discover and showcase new vegetable preparations, today’s focus is the humble root — sunchokes (aka Jerusalem artichokes, which, by the way, have no relation … Continue Reading
Hope you saved room for Thanksgiving dessert. Today I have an ooey, gooey pecan, coconut, and almond tart. Am not much of a baker. And, if there’s anything I hate more, it’s making pastry. Hands down, hate it. But on special occasions, I get out the rolling pin and tart pans. The problem with … Continue Reading
