Appetizers

Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese, sometimes known as the “pate of the south,” is frequently served at weddings, any occasion parties, and even...

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Oysters Mosca

Mosca’s, an unpretentious New Orleans institution since 1946, is a Louisiana Creole Italian restaurant in a remote area of the...

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Charbroiled Oysters

It’s an “R” month. According to local oyster lore, the best time of the year to eat oysters in the...

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Guacamole

The perfect afternoon snack. Guacamole with crudités, fresh raw vegetables, or corn tortilla chips. I like my guacamole chunky, and...

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Hamachi Carpaccio or Sashimi

My brother Kim, has promised to take me to one of the famous Nobu restaurants, some day. Still waiting Kim!...

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Salmorejo Cordobes, Cold tomato soup from Spain

Instead of the usual gazpacho, this is a thicker, creamier, but without cream, cold tomato soup. This style of cold...

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Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a sauce or dip served frequently in southeastern Europe, and the middle east. We have had several versions...

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Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho with Crabmeat

In my quest to find recipes that require very little prep and even less cooking during the hot summer months,...

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Vichyssoise, Cold Leek and Potato Soup

The process of preparing this soup is in the manner of a traditional French potage enriched with cream. When served...

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Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean bulgur, cracked wheat, salad. In middle eastern countries it is more about the parsley than the...

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Ceviche with pink grapefruit from Hartwood

I ate a similar ceviche when we were at Hartwood Restaurant in Tulum on the edge of the jungle and...

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Slow Roasted Roma Tomatoes

Forget those tasteless chewy prepackaged sun dried tomatoes. Do yourself a favor and set aside a few moments to prepare...

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