Category Archives: VERY CULINARY

They call arugula “rocket” in the United Kingdom, it looks like a weed. I love arugula’s spicy flavor. A GREAT GARDEN SALAD: Here we made a simple salad of arugula, tossed with vinaigrette dressing in a separate bowl to coat all of the leaves, then topped with slices of lightly salted cucumber. Serve.

A special dessert with fruit in the mix! Berry Crème Brûlée Ingredients 1 egg 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1.5 cups Whole Milk, 1.5 cups Heavy Cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon favorite high quality melted berry jam Directions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. In a large glass measuring cup […]

WHO DOESN’T ENJOY AN ELEGANT BRUNCH? Want a quick seasoned Crab Salad Plate?  Here you go! Seasoned Lump Crabmeat Pickled Veggies Heart of Palm Medallions Sautéed Mushrooms Dollop of Red Curry Paste (to spice things up) Serve with sparkling water This is a spa-like, mid-day treat. Share this meal with friends or for a romantic […]

Editors Note: NEW ORLEANS FOOD! When I want to have fun, I always look to cooking South Louisiana Food. My family on my mother’s side came from Louisiana, and I have lived in both north and south Louisiana myself. Food is a huge part of the culture down there, and so is having fun! That’s […]

APPLE STRUDEL – In this easy version, take two sheets of buttered phyllo dough and lay them onto a small, walled baking sheet, that is foil-lined, with the foil gently sprayed with oil. Slice some Granny Smith Apples, which have been peeled and cored, then organize those apple slices on top of the dough. Sprinkle […]

Salmon inspired by St. Louis Cathedral facing Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana. – This dish is all about “The Trinity”, meaning the sauce is made up of New Orleans’ three favorite vegetables, 1) onion, 2) celery, and 3) green bell pepper. New Orleans has always had a large Catholic Population, so they named this combination […]

VEGAN or MEAT STIR FRY – I don’t know why we don’t make stir-fry more often? It only takes a frying pan, chopped veggies, and meat if desired. Add a splash of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. Then finished with a sprinkle of Japanese Togarashi spice. Serve the stir-fry in individual bowls […]

GRAPEFRUIT OLIVE OIL POUND CAKE – Here the picture is worth 1000 words, and a taste of this moist, dense, grapefruit-flavored cake, with a grapefruit glaze, can be summed up as being: indescribably delicious!

BUSY DAYS call for EASY FOOD – Here a single slice of bread is toasted, a little bacon is fried, and a whole bunch of grape tomatoes are sliced up to substitute for a large tomato slice. Add mayonnaise and you have a delightful lunch or dinner! I guess this is just a BT sandwich, […]

Pollo e Capperi e Acciughe – Chicken cooked in a caper, anchovy, garlic, and lemon sauce, then served over rice. A great Italian dish we adapted from Lidia Bastianich’s repertoire. This dish has a complex and very delicious flavor. I recommend it for a dinner party! Capers and anchovies are a great blend of flavors. […]