Recipes

Greek Chicken Kebabs

I discovered this recipe from Emeril Lagasse years ago and adapted it for chicken. The original recipe called for lamb,...

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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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Yucatan Inspired Chocolate Tiramisu

Chocolate Tiramisu? Yes, it’s possible and thanks to Cindy Pawlcyn and her book, “Cindy’s Supper Club,”  which explores meals from...

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Redfish Courtbouillon

I love this rich, roux based tomato sauce with fish stock. A court bouillon is a flavored broth used for...

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Fish stock

Add this to your cooking repertoire particularly if you wish to make an authentic bouillabaisse, a simple fish soup, soupes...

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Yuanyang, Hong Kong style iced coffee

Literally translated from Mandarin “yuanyang” refers to two mandarin ducks that are usually in pairs, male and female. Yuanyang also...

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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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Peaches Foster

My all time favorite dessert, except for maybe the perfect brownie, is bananas foster. Last week our local farmers market...

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Amansala Slaw with Sesame Balsamic Dressing

Amansala, “peaceful waters” in Sanskrit. Also the name of an eco resort that my daughter Maggie and I recently traveled...

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Grilled Romaine

My friend Keith Villere introduced me to grilled caesar salad many years ago. Although it may seem mundane and commonplace...

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Spicy Cajun Burgers

Some people, like my husband Gayden, like their burgers big, bold, and spicy. If you agree, then then this is...

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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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