Julia Childs had it right when she said, “Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” I am tremendously interested in butter and I love to cook with it! It can be a very versatile ingredient by adding depth of flavor, richness and a nutty flavor if it is browned and not…
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Ziti with Sausage and Butternut Squash
Ever since the weather started to change and the temperature started to drop I have been thinking about the first fall inspired dish I wanted to make. Add into the mix that I have been really curious about how to cook with Sage and you have my first fall inspired dish. I decided to make…
Peach Crisp
One of my favorite things about summer time is that my favorite fruits are in season and absolutely delicious. My favorite summer time fruit is the peach. I love everything peaches: the taste, the smell and the texture. Both cooked and uncooked there is nothing better than a ripe juicy peach. The smell of ripe…
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Burgers
One of my first memories is when I was six years old and my mother told me that we were going to eat frog legs for dinner. I remember sitting down at our favorite French restaurant with eyes wide open and staring at the frog legs on my plate. I honestly cannot remember if I…
BBQ Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits
I love to grill meat, especially a fatty meat that when charred along the edges it creates a crispy succulent bite. When I was at the grocery store and walking around the meat department I spotted some delicious looking short ribs. I try not to purchase more than one extravagant item at the grocery store…
Age Old Question…Pancake or Crepe?
Sunday morning always starts the same way, “What would you like for breakfast?” On every other day of the week there is never any time to make something worth sitting down at the table to enjoy, but on Sundays everything changes and you have infinite choices. Most Sundays I end up deciding between pancakes or crepes….
For the Love of Brie
I have had a long time love affair with cheese and it is my belief that Brie cheese is the best cheese to use as a base for any filled pastry. Brie has a very mild flavor and can be combined with both sweet and savory foods. Today I have filled puff pastry with Brie…