Torta Mortadella
Torta Mortadella with mascarpone and ricotta icing spiced with marinated green olives, fresh parsley, and jalapeño pepper dusted with ground sweet chili pistachios. Continue reading Torta Mortadella
Category: Dinner
Creative Fine Dining at Chef Lorenzo Loseto’s George Restaurant
To our surprise, servers brought totally different plates and wine pairings to us for each course. This prix fixe twist maximized the variety of creations we could sample, so we exchanged plates and glasses halfway through each course. Continue reading Creative Fine Dining at Chef Lorenzo Loseto’s George Restaurant
Chicken and Vegetable Korma
Cooking dark chicken meat on the bone adds meaty flavor to the sauce and the higher fat content in thighs and drumsticks is perfect for absorbing fragrant Indian spices. Continue reading Chicken and Vegetable Korma
Chicken Newport from On Teur
The Greek spices, sautéed mushrooms in a lemon and white wine sauce, and the feta, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses in Chicken Newport create a rich, savory dish. Continue reading Chicken Newport from On Teur
Soup Team
Team volunteers come and go on soup saturdays, but the bench seems deep enough each month to cover all the vegetable chopping, cooking and cleaning tasks to get the job done. Continue reading Soup Team
Sourdough Baking for Beginners
Anyone can bake bread with instant yeast in a bread machine, but I find such countertop conveniences rob all the romance out of fresh baked bread. Continue reading Sourdough Baking for Beginners
Hospitality Rules: Be good to those serving you
Hospitality rules whether in a CK’s Coffee Shop in Memphis or a three-star Michelin restaurant in Italy. Continue reading Hospitality Rules: Be good to those serving you
Braised Chicken Thighs with Lemon Verbena
I began seeing fresh lemon verbena at the Cooper Young Community Farmer’s Market several weeks ago. This powerfully fragrant herb accents some of my favorite hand soaps, I thought at the market, but I couldn’t figure out what to do with the herb in the kitchen. Intimidated, I put off experimentation until my friend David Siefker offered me some of this pungent herb from his … Continue reading Braised Chicken Thighs with Lemon Verbena
Vidalia Onion Galette Celebrates Spring
This Vidalia Onion Galette recipe led to spectacular results according to my husband and made me think of a French onion soup delivered in a crisp and flaky pastry. Continue reading Vidalia Onion Galette Celebrates Spring
Can’t Mock this Cassoulet
My inelegant recipe with tinned beans may not meet Elizabeth David’s standards but makes a delicious meal with less fuss and improves upon the “quick” version with which I started. Continue reading Can’t Mock this Cassoulet
