Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Pignolias Pine nuts have long been a staple in Mediterranean recipes. They may be served on antipasto platters with marinated cheese, roasted vegetables & bread or added to appetizer classics such as Rosemary-Pine Nut Olive Tapenade. Modern side dishes including Farro-Pine Nut Tabbouleh Salad & Kale-Orange Panzanella Salad benefit tremendously from them […]
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The Basics: Olive Oil
Cooking Essentials The Technique Olive Oil Olive oil offers good flavor & versatility when cooking & entertaining. It may be used to season dishes or sauté vegetables for soups, side dishes & entrees but it also may accompany homemade bread for dipping in place of butter. Extra virgin olive oil in particular has long been […]
The Basics: Ditalini
Cooking Essentials The Technique Ditalini Ditalini noodles are a petite pasta style ideal to use in soups. They may be added to them about 8 minutes before the cook time is up or boiled separately & tossed in just before serving to keep the noodles from over expanding. I prefer the latter method when I […]
The Essential Guide To Classic Italian Recipes
Cooking Classics The Technique The Essential Guide To Classic Italian Recipes Getting family meals on the table that taste great & appeal to a wide variety of palates is no easy feat. However, with a bit of planning & forethought, you can create recipes & meals that may be prepared whether entertaining beckons or quality […]
Cooking Classics: Rosemary-Garlic Prime Rib Roast
Cooking Classics The Technique Rosemary-Garlic Prime Rib Roast A standing rib roast is one of the most straightforward beef recipes that may be served to guests when entertaining. It makes a beautiful focal point to holiday meals & pairs well with a variety of sides from Oven-Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Classic Potato Gratin to Lemon-Thyme […]
Cooking Classics: Moonshine Mustard Sauce
Cooking Classics The Technique Moonshine Mustard Sauce When main dish entrees are front & center on entertaining menus, Moonshine Mustard Sauce is a classic that compliments them beautifully. Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin & Grilled Rosemary-Garlic Pork Tenderloin become something a bit more special when this simple sauce is served with them. Beyond holiday entertaining, it can be […]
The Basics: Béchamel Sauce
Cooking Essentials The Technique Béchamel Sauce A Béchamel Sauce is one of the five classic French mother sauces. A light roux is prepared by combining butter & flour & the technique is complete before any browning of the flour occurs. Milk or cream is then added whilst whisking vigorously over the heat. As the mixture […]
The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer Hosting holiday gatherings offers endless menu possibilities. The selection of recipes should most certainly showcase seasonal produce coupled with traditional fare guests have grown to expect. Festive party fare filled with bold, fresh flavors that can be prepared ahead then chilled, baked, roasted or warmed […]
The Basics: Fresh Ginger Root
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Fresh Ginger Root Freshly grated ginger may be used in a variety of ways from adding wonderful flavor to baked goods & sweets to elevating soups sides & main dish entrees. Although it does flower, it is the rhizome that may be peeled & grated for recipe applications. Aside […]
The 2018 Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Planning Guide
Holiday Entertaining The Timeline The 2018 Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Planning Guide With Thanksgiving preparations well underway, a bit of savvy guidance will prove to pay off when dinner is served. Join me this morning on WBRC Good Day Alabama from 7am to 9am as I will be sharing valuable pointers & executing the menu featured in Rebecca Gordon’s […]
