When I first took a look at this recipe, I had no idea if I’d be able to pull it off. Once I got going in the kitchen though, I discovered that it was much more straightforward than I first thought. Not only is the recipe completely doable, it’s actually rather simple. All I had […]
Recipes
The recipes category includes posts and articles that cover tips, tutorials and best practices for various areas of how to properly and successfully turn what was once a recipe on paper or a computer screen into a work of art. Discussion includes how to ask the right questions, how to seek the correct answers, how to define various culinary terms and more. Additional topics include personal development in the culinary arena as well as coverage of online communities that assist with the training of professional chefs and well as home cooks.
Subcategories: Breakfast, Sandwiches, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Side Dishes, Salads, Soups, Breads, Desserts
Overstuffed Tart with Caramelized Onions, Peppers & Eggplant Recipe
This is the very first tart I ever made. I’m quite proud of myself for pulling it off. It took a while and I thought I’d have to do it twice, but no, my first one came out splendidly. It looked great and it was delicious. The Recipe There are a lot of vegetables in […]
Vegetable Paella with Fennel, Artichokes & Red Bell Peppers Recipe
This is one of those dishes that just hits the spot. If you’re hungry, like I was a few moments ago, and took a bite of this wonderful collection of ingredients, like I just did, you’d be overwhelmed with satisfaction. There’s nothing like scooping a big spoon into some brown rice that’s been infused with […]
Tamara’s Ratatouille From Yotam Ottolenghi’s Plenty
Laura has been telling me about this thing called “Ratatouille” just about forever. She told me it’s an end of the summer dish that’s full of tons of great veggies. To me, that sounded like some other meals I’ve created, so I didn’t think much of it. It wasn’t until she picked out a recipe […]
Zucchini & Sun Dried Tomato Risotto Recipe by Williams-Sonoma
I’ve shared a few risotto recipes on this blog already. Each one of them came out much better than I imagined they would. For some reason, I always thought risotto was a challenge to prepare. It’s really not. All you need to do is combine some ingredients and do a lot of stirring. The Recipe […]
Brown Rice Bowls with Roasted Carrots, Kale & Fried Eggs Recipe
For a long time, I’ve been hearing about these things called “rice bowls.” They’re insanely popular right now and for good reason. They’re simple to prepare and the ingredients involved oftentimes aren’t very expensive. Folks in the eastern hemisphere have been enjoying rice bowls just about forever. If you aren’t aware, a rice bowl is […]
Stir-Fried Asparagus, Mushroom & Sweet Ginger Sauce Recipe
I”m not sure I can ever get enough stir-fry. Just the name of the dish makes me hungry. All the sauteed vegetables, combined with what I already know is going to be a very flavorful sauce puts a smile on my face. The Recipe When it comes to simplicity, this one pretty much takes the […]
Roasted Tomato & Garlic Tart Recipe
Here we are at the end of the road for this year’s Christmas recipes. This season has been nearly perfect and I hope to make it even better next year. Both Laura and I have discovered many new dishes and are appreciative for the oodles of great recipes that people all over the world have […]
Sweet Cranberry Pancake Topping Recipe
Today is Christmas Eve. As you can imagine, lots of people around the world are in their kitchens, putting together dishes for the big day. Laura and I certainly are. We’re trying to get as much finished today as possible so we can sit back and relax tomorrow. Of course, I can’t let a good […]
Easy Risotto with Parmesan Cheese Recipe
I’m starting to really enjoy eating risotto. It’s recently come to my attention that it’s not as difficult to make as it’s let on to be. In the case of the recipe I share below, about a half hour out of your life will give you a seriously wonderful dinner. The Recipe Simply put, this […]