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

French Beef Stew

Here’s a savory beef stew recipe Paul developed around 2006 that he makes on cool nights. Only the first 30 minutes require active preparation in the kitchen. Continue reading French Beef Stew

jonathantnApril 19, 2020Leave a comment

Dinner, European, French, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Fluffy Riced Potatoes

The size of cut potatoes is key to boiling and then gently simmering them without overcooking. Continue reading Fluffy Riced Potatoes

jonathantnJanuary 3, 2020January 3, 2020Leave a comment

Creole, Dinner, French, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Wine

Creole Salad

In this spicy salad, acidic marinade tames and softens the shallot and celery, olives provide a meaty flavor and texture, cucumbers add fresh crunch, and feta brings a creamy tang. Continue reading Creole Salad

jonathantnMay 18, 20191 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

Dinner, French, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Soul Food, Vegetarian

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

jonathantnAugust 27, 2017Leave a comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Entrée, Lunch, Middle Eastern, Persian, Restaurant Review, Salad

Takht-e Tavoos in Tehran-to

Persian rugs, artwork, pillowed booths, and inscriptions written in Farsi adorn the space. Takht-e Tavoos’s brunch menu combines breakfast and lunch specialties and offers fresh salads of small plate mazeh (or meze) served with Barbary flatbread. Continue reading Takht-e Tavoos in Tehran-to

jonathantnJuly 22, 2017July 22, 20172 Comments

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. 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

jonathantnMay 21, 2017July 10, 20171 Comment

Breakfast, Brunch, Entrée, Indian, My Recipe

Eggcellent Indian-Spiced Breakfast Hash

The garlic, fresh ginger, crushed red pepper, turmeric, and mustard & coriander seed amazed us with bold flavors in this hash. Continue reading Eggcellent Indian-Spiced Breakfast Hash

jonathantnFebruary 5, 2017February 6, 2017Leave a comment