ARTICLES For Christmas
VICHYSSOISE
WITH 9 COMMENTS
Nothing beats ice-cold vichyssoise topped with snipped chives on a hot summer day. Give this easy-to-make old-school treat a try!
BEET AND KALE GRATIN
WITH 8 COMMENTS
If you think you don't like beets, think again. This gorgeous beet and kale gratin recipe will convert you. What a pleasurable way to eat your colors!
MOM’S CHILI
WITH 8 COMMENTS
Packed with vegetables, three kinds of beans, two kinds of meat and lots of spices, I have been making this chili for my family for 20 plus years. I always make extra for the freezer.
MOLASSES GINGER COOKIES
WITH 11 COMMENTS
Theses cookies are spicy, buttery, chewy and crisp all at the same time. I think you will find them uncontrollable addicting.
FRESH GRAPEFRUIT AND BASIL COCKTAIL
WITH NO COMMENTS
A refreshing hand-muddled grapefruit and basil cocktail shaken with vodka and a generous splash of St. Germain liquor. Delicious!
CANLIS SALAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Canlis Restaurant's elegantly simple salad, dates back to its 60's & 70's in Waikiki. Fresh herbs, romano cheese and a coddled egg vinaigrette are the secret.
BANANAS FOSTER PANNA COTTA
WITH NO COMMENTS
This Bananas Foster inspired panna cotta begins with a rum-infused coconut panna cotta, a flan-like layer of caramel and is topped with bananas sautéed in butter and brown sugar.
WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Warm goat cheese salad with frisée lettuce, bacon lardons, and rounds of lightly breaded goat cheese, browned so they are warm and melty on the inside and crispy on the outside.
THE BEST MAC & CHEESE
WITH 10 COMMENTS
Good for the soul -- my mac and cheese may get you to heaven a little early. Inspired by a a recipe served in Le Bistro D' À Côté in the 17th Arrondissement, I Americanize it with a little turkey sausage and peas.
CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO POTS OF CRèME
WITH 3 COMMENTS
These little pots of expresso flavored chocolate will satisfy the yearnings of the most ardent chocoholic. I top them off with a little expresso creme fraiche and a plump raspberry.