French Friday’s with Dorie I was unprepared for the blasphemy that Rick was about to utter in my dining room. Some things should not be said even among friends. It might be ok to think them. I am not in favor of a Culinary Thought Police state but Rich was about to cross the line. […]
Rhubarb Rose Sorbet, Pistachios & Black Cherry Syrup
I added a small splash of fresh lime juice for balance and a tipple of kirsch for depth. I was impressed enough with myself even though I already knew that rose sorbet really wasn’t that original. I had tasted something similar to it before in the form of the Persian special occasion dessert faloodeh.
May 28, 2013 by 10 Comments
Navy Bean with Bacon Soup – Slow-Cooker
By posting this Navy Bean with Bacon Soup during the middle of a holiday weekend I must be hoping nobody will see it. I understand it might appear a bit odd but bear with me. Am I seriously suggesting a big hearty bowl of bean with bacon soup a the perfect way to commemorate a […]
May 26, 2013 by 18 Comments
Chard Pancakes with Soft-Boiled Egg
A Food Revolution — French Friday’s with Dorie – In addition to it being Friday someone somewhere has also declared today “Food Revolution Day”. I thought calling it “Friday” was good enough really as Friday’s have always a cause for celebration in their own right. They don’t need the extra help but this particular Friday […]
May 17, 2013 by 23 Comments
Coupétade — Coupetade Haiku
French Friday’s with Dorie Baked up like breakfast Dorie says it is dessert Editor mistake? Why should I argue? So what if it can be both? (I’ll vote for breakfast.) So is this dish French? It does have their toast in it. the French know their toast! Coupétade (Full recipe from “Around My French Table” […]
May 10, 2013 by 26 Comments
A Real Agave Margarita
You might think that on Kentucky Derby Day, the day where bourbon reigns supreme, I should be celebrating all things bourbon and not pining away for a real agave margarita. I should be teaching you all how to make authentic mint juleps while I regale you with some madcap horse racing story from youth, no? The […]
May 7, 2013 by 29 Comments
Creamy Mushrooms and Eggs (aka Stuff on Toast)
French Friday’s with Dorie If I were going to write a cookbook entitled “Around My Childhood Table” filled with all the stuff I ate as a kid I would certainly include a dozen different versions of this dish. All of mom’s versions, no matter the ingredients, were always referred to as “Stuff on Toast”. Each […]
May 2, 2013 by 37 Comments
The Gold Rush Cocktail
This past weekend’s warm weather forced a brief moment of anxiety upon me as I had to contemplate the impending close of “Bourbon Season”. Saying ‘goodbye’ when I am not quite prepared is always awkward for me but eschewing bourbon for the season can be painful. When temperatures start to heat up I know I […]
May 1, 2013 by 11 Comments
Ispahan Loaf Cake by Pierre Herme
French Friday’s with Dorie Things have not always been so rosy between me and foods flavored with rose such as this Ispahan Loaf Cake. I couldn’t stand them. Rose flavored foods became unavoidable for me however after I married into a rather large Persian family that seems to have brought a lot of rosewater with […]
April 28, 2013 by 31 Comments
Browned Butter Bourbon Blondies
I have always thought that the whole point of a blondie was that it was to be something of an “anti-brownie”. The butterscotchy yang to the brownie’s overplayed chocolate/cocoa yang. By rights, shouldn’t that mean blondies should contain no chocolate at all? Ever? What was I doing upsetting the natural order of things and letting down my own creative self all at the same time? Shame on me.
April 25, 2013 by 23 Comments
