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
Category: Dinner
Celebrate Dining Out for Life at Tart Cafe and Cafe 1912 on April 27
On April 27 I invite you to declare “Vive la France” and dine with me and fellow supporters of Friends for Life. Continue reading Celebrate Dining Out for Life at Tart Cafe and Cafe 1912 on April 27
Ample Applause for Apple Cider Vinaigrette
I made this apple cider vinaigrette dressing recipe last weekend for an arugula salad with roughly chopped, honey-roasted almonds for dinner guests who loved it. Continue reading Ample Applause for Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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
Seaweed Wrapped Tofu
The roasted seaweed wrapped around the tofu in the dish imparts a vegetarian “fish” flavor. Continue reading Seaweed Wrapped Tofu
Becoming a Mindful Chef
You will not only learn how to cook, but also to eat and enjoy it in a way that nourishes your body and mind fully. When we know how to nourish ourselves, we will be able to cultivate joy and happiness. Continue reading Becoming a Mindful Chef
The Outer Limits of Cauliflower
Have we asked too much of cauliflower? Has the cauliflower craze played out in American cookery? If new experimentation with cauliflower continues to lead to dead ends, will its popularity wane? Continue reading The Outer Limits of Cauliflower
Cannellini and Broccoli Pie with Polenta
A simple, inexpensive, tasty, and all-vegetable version of Shepherd’s Pie made with cannellini beans, broccoli and polenta. Continue reading Cannellini and Broccoli Pie with Polenta
Celebrate Memphis Black Restaurant Week March 6-12
Memphis Black Restaurant Week (March 6-12) celebrates the culinary contributions of black-owned restaurants and eateries while reaching out to new customers. Black Restaurant Week also champions the cause for increasing black wealth in a city known for limited economic opportunities for black-owned businesses. Continue reading Celebrate Memphis Black Restaurant Week March 6-12
Place at the Table Recruiting for Dining Out for Life
I am delighted to assist Friends For Life in recruiting Memphis area restaurants to participate in Dining Out for Life® on April 27, 2017. Continue reading Place at the Table Recruiting for Dining Out for Life
Place at the Table 