Mushroom Galette
Mushrooms take well to several cheeses: Bleu, Brie, Swiss, goat cheese. Continue reading Mushroom Galette
Category: Side Dish
The Secret to Better Baingan Bharta
After attempting this spicy eggplant and tomato dish several times, I finally found my favorite way to make this recipe at home. Continue reading The Secret to Better Baingan Bharta
Beginning something new with Alinea
Dining at Alinea stimulates all of the senses (taste, touch, scent, sight, and sound) and explores elements of earth, wind, water and fire. Continue reading Beginning something new with Alinea
My Thoughts and Prayers for The Cook Out
I received my burger, fries and quesadilla in a bent-up styrofoam box and my BBQ sandwich in a paper sack with “Thank You God for America” and “Psalm 119:165” printed on the side. Continue reading My Thoughts and Prayers for The Cook Out
New Orleans inspired dinner with wine pairings for a cause
The uniquely American cuisine of Creole and Cajun food in Louisiana influenced by French, Spanish, West African, Amerindian, Haitian, German, Italian, British and Irish influences made sense for this year’s dinner. Continue reading New Orleans inspired dinner with wine pairings for a cause
Pairing Food with Sicilian Orange Wine
The nutty nose, apricot preserves with orange citrus and a salty finish paired well with the sweet, smokey carrots and lemony walnut gremolata. Continue reading Pairing Food with Sicilian Orange Wine
Potato Salad with Tarragon
The secret to success with this recipe includes careful cooking of the potatoes, the best dressing ingredients and fresh herbs. Continue reading Potato Salad with Tarragon
Lady Peas in Season
Southerners delight in field peas of all varieties harvested in the summer: black eyed peas, purple hull peas, butter beans, crowder peas, and lady peas. Continue reading Lady Peas in Season
Zha Jiang Mian (Fried Sauce Noodles) with Stir-Fried Qing Jaing Cai
For my birthday this week, my brother Trey made fried sauce noodles (zha jiang mian) – a delicious dish of pork, mushrooms, ginger, and garlic cooked in a fermented soybean sauce popular in Northern and Middle China. Continue reading Zha Jiang Mian (Fried Sauce Noodles) with Stir-Fried Qing Jaing Cai
Deep-Fried Buddhist Goodness in the South
For a deeper and more disciplined experience, use a pestle and mortar with fresh ingredients when you have the time. For a faster and easier experience, use the garlic and onion powder – particularly on a weeknight – when you need a quick and tasty dinner treat. Continue reading Deep-Fried Buddhist Goodness in the South
Place at the Table 