Asian, Creole, Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, French, Greek, Italian, Lunch, Place at the Table, Recipe Reconstruction, Restaurant Review, Vietnamese

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

jonathantnJune 12, 2017June 12, 2017Leave a comment

Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, My Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

jonathantnJune 5, 2017June 8, 2017Leave a comment

Dinner, Entrée, My Recipe, Place at the Table

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. Intimated, 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

jonathantnMay 21, 2017May 21, 2017Leave a comment

Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Snacks and Appetizers, Wine

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

jonathantnMay 4, 2017May 5, 2017Leave a comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Entrée, French, My Recipe

Poached Egg Omelette

A poached egg adds a velvety, luxuriant richness to dry toast, green salads or roasted root vegetables. A soft French omelette with fresh herbs provides a buttery and delicate treat. A poached egg inside an omelette equals pure decadence. Continue reading Poached Egg Omelette

jonathantnApril 21, 2017April 23, 2017Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, French, Lunch, My Recipe, Wine

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

jonathantnApril 1, 2017April 1, 2017Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Lunch, Place at the Table, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

jonathantnMarch 28, 2017March 28, 20171 Comment

Asian, Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, Hors d'oeuvre, Japanese, Lunch, Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vietnamese

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

jonathantnMarch 26, 20171 Comment

Asian, Borrowed Recipe, Entrée, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vietnamese

Lemongrass Tofu Lesson

My fried lemongrass tofu produced a desireable, crisp exterior and a textured soft curd interior, but the flavors underwhelmed. Continue reading Lemongrass Tofu Lesson

jonathantnMarch 22, 2017March 22, 20173 Comments