Saffron rice is best made using basmati rice, it has both a texture and taste that compliment the saffron. Before committing to this alluring recipe, be aware that saffron is expensive, and good saffron can be hard to find.
Read MoreClam Chowder
Clam Chowder is a heavy cream soup that easily can be a meal in itself. This recipe is roux based, which leads to a thicker and creamier soup. Since I live in the desert Southwest where fresh clams are a fantasy, this recipe uses canned …
Read MoreNapoleon Cake
This multi-layered pastry cake made with both Vodka and Brandy is a lot of work and time consuming but well worth the effort. The cake is named in honor of the Russians defeating Napoleon but since Russians are modern day Napoleons who invade countries and terrorize people just because they can, we offer a Ukrainian version instead.
Read MoreShrimp Bisque
Bisque is a French style soup, usually creamy and generally made from some seafood or fish. It is a strained soup, which means that most of the solids are removed prior to serving – not the shrimp though.
Read MoreCheesy Shrimp & Grits
This cheesy shrimp and grits can be made as a starter or entree, and includes sharp cheddar cheese and bacon along with shrimp sauteed in bacon fat.
Read MoreTraditional Tres Leche Cake
This is a three milk cake that can be made as a single layer or multi-layer cake. This is basically a cake soaked in milk so if you attempt a multi-layer version you have to be able to hold the milk while the cake absorbs it and then stiffens. You also have to have a way to remove the cake from the soaking tray.
Read MoreSkillet Bread with Garlic and Herbs
f you’ve never made bread in a cast iron Dutch oven you are missing out on a timeless classic. This savory artisan bread is far better than anything the store sells and being able to eat it warm is an added bonus.
Read MoreCheese Cake with Lime Shortbread Crust and Raspberry Glaze
If you’re looking to impress, pre-bake the lime shortbread (sablé citron vert) into heart shapes using a cookie cutter. Then, use the cookie cutter as your cheese cake mold. When drizzled with the raspberry confit, is makes the perfect end to a romantic dinner.
Read MorePlease Opt Out of Inauguration Day
This nation is about to burst, the crazy crap that’s been going on for the past five years is rapidly reaching a crescendo with everybody on all sides having elevated an evil villain they can point to say, “it’s their fault.”
Read MoreMushroom Orzo in a Cream Sauce
Orzo in cream sauce is a quick satisfying roux-based pasta dish that can be served as a side or entree.
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