Roast Duck in Orange Sauce was generally my Father’s and my first choice at La Grenouille- a spectacular French restaurant in New York City. Roast Duck in Orange Sauce served in a restaurant of this caliber- well, there is just no way to describe it properly. The skin was completely […]
Rack of lamb smothered in non-dairy pesto before roasting is one of life’s guilty pleasures!
Glazed Roasted Pears are just gorgeous and so simple to prepare. You don’t even have to peel the pears; but you do have to peel the oranges. I recommend ripe pears because it’s easier to remove their cores when they’re somewhat soft. If you can’t find ripe ones, it will […]
Have you ever tasted Fried Olives? One bite will make you a devotée for life! The piquant flavor of the olives wrapped in the crunchiness of Panko is a match made in taste heaven. When I started making Fried Olives, I used Piccholine olives. They’re small and easy to pop […]
This cake is my “go to” dessert whenever I need an easy desert to feed a crowd. It has a deep chocolate flavor and is light as a feather. I like to frost it with a mocha buttercream or Seven Minute Frosting.
Chestnuts, Pearl Onions and Celery may sound like an unusual combination of ingredients; but there is a real umami to this dish! The chestnuts are rich and creamy. The onions are slightly caramelized; and the celery adds crunch. Add in the flavors of wine and thyme and you’re in heaven!For […]
Wonderful ladies from the South taught me how to make this Skinless Fried chicken. Actually, Anne and her Mother, Mary, had the patience of saints to thoroughly clean the skin on loads of chicken before they began the recipe. I confess that I am lacking in such patience. I use […]