Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, New American

Cornbread Pudding with Ground Pork and Black Beans

Repurpose leftover cornbread for a savory breakfast or brunch pudding perfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning when you have extra time. Continue reading Cornbread Pudding with Ground Pork and Black Beans

jonathantnSeptember 19, 2021September 20, 2021Leave a comment

Asian, Chinese, Dinner, Entrée, Japanese, Korean, Lunch, My Recipe, Soup, Vietnamese

Pan-Asian Cut Noodle Soup

I made a Venn diagram of East Asian soups throwing together ideas from Korean cut noodles, Japanese ramen toppings and Vietnamese pho. Continue reading Pan-Asian Cut Noodle Soup

jonathantnMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Japanese, Lunch, My Recipe

Japanese Omelette Sandwiches

The crunchy toast encases soft bread and layered sweet and savory egg with sharp Dijon and creamy Kewpie: texture and taste perfection. Continue reading Japanese Omelette Sandwiches

jonathantnMay 1, 2019May 2, 2019Leave a comment

Bread, Breakfast, Food Memories, Lunch, Place at the Table, Recipe Reconstruction, Snacks and Appetizers

Remembering Dad, Family and Vanilla Muffins

As I sifted the flour, baking powder and salt and beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract together, I thought about a mother making muffins for her young son who would grow up to become a man, an airman in the Air Force, a husband, an attorney, a father of three boys, a scoutmaster, and a grandfather. Continue reading Remembering Dad, Family and Vanilla Muffins

jonathantnFebruary 24, 2019February 25, 20192 Comments

Borrowed Recipe, Chinese, My Recipe, Soup

Make Quick Noodles for Chinese Ge Da Soup

Ge Da Soup makes this Southern cook think of “Chicken and Dumplings” with a Chinese-inspired fresh vegetable twist. Continue reading Make Quick Noodles for Chinese Ge Da Soup

jonathantnMarch 22, 2018January 23, 20201 Comment

African, Borrowed Recipe, Carribean, Creole, Dessert, Dinner, Entrée, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Italian, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Salad, Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizers, Soup, Spirits, Vegetarian, Wine

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

jonathantnJanuary 14, 2018January 14, 20181 Comment

Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, European, Food Memories, Italian, Lunch, Middle Eastern, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Recipe, Turkish

Best 5 Blog Recipes of 2017

Readers decided the top five Place at the Table recipes for 2017 Continue reading Best 5 Blog Recipes of 2017

jonathantnDecember 27, 2017Leave a comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Entrée, French, My Recipe, Salad, Wine

Egg Ribbon and Bacon Salad

If you crave bacon and eggs but struggle to find ways to add healthy vegetables to your breakfast, add this recipe to your repertoire . Continue reading Egg Ribbon and Bacon Salad

jonathantnDecember 10, 2017August 21, 20181 Comment

Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, French, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Wine

Salade Lyonnaise ou Niçoise?

My recipe mashup starts with standard ingredients for a Lyonnaise salad and with haricots verts and red potatoes added from a Niçoise salad Continue reading Salade Lyonnaise ou Niçoise?

jonathantnOctober 4, 2017October 4, 20172 Comments

Breakfast, Brunch, Entrée, My Recipe, Vegetarian

Easy Egg Muffins with Roasted Veggies

I read several recipes for egg muffins before settling on my own creation to include roasted red bell pepper and zucchini, scallions and sharp cheddar cheese. Continue reading Easy Egg Muffins with Roasted Veggies

jonathantnSeptember 24, 2017September 25, 20172 Comments