Category Archives: VERY CULINARY

Classic Lobster Salad and Avocado with Rich Man Butler Sauce / Fine Dining

Lobster Salad

There are few meals as luxurious as lobster-based dishes. We recently made our lobster salad as a light lunch for old friends who were visiting. Ingredients: 2 lbs of freshly cooked lobster meat 3-4 tablespoons of mayonnaise 1 stick of salted butter Split top New England Lobster Roll Buns (or any classic hot dog buns) Fresh […]

Mother’s Day / Father’s Day Meals

Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday of May would, from that time forward, be Mother’s Day. A special day dedicated to recognizing the important contribution mothers bring to our society. Few things are as pampering as breakfast in bed. First, we recommend you include, as a gift, bed tray […]

Vegetarian Zucchini and Squash Casserole

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Vegetarian Zucchini and Squash Casserole Here we share two vegetarian dishes, both include eggs and one includes cheese. Something magical happens to squash when it is cooked in milk and eggs with salt and pepper and a pinch of sugar. It turns into a casserole that will cause your eyes roll back, and uncontrolled sighs of pleasure. […]

BLT – The Ultimate Bacon Delivery System

blt amazing sandwich

By Anna Addoms Most people will tell you that a delicious BLT is all about the bacon. That is definitely true but the beauty of a BLT is how well the simplicity of all the ingredients (the sliced tomatoes, the crisp lettuce, the mayo, and bread) all meld together into such a tasty sandwich. The classic ingredients for […]

Retrograde: A Denver Speakeasy Experience

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Speakeasy Bars: A “public-secret” that not everyone knows about! Speakeasy experiences are popping up all over the place. There is something about the secrecy, code words, hidden doors, and unique cocktails that have a wide appeal. The best speakeasies give you that hidden gem feeling and make you feel like you are stepping into a […]

Woks: A Multi-Use Tool for Your Kitchen

Mauviel M'steel Wok

Mauviel M’steel Wok   by Anna Addoms Most people own a wok for stir-fry and high-heat cooking. Interestingly, you can utilize a wok for a number of additional uses. Here are five additional uses for a wok in your kitchen: Deep-Frying Steaming Warming Tortillas Smoking Making Popcorn Below are a range of woks that can […]

SOUTHERN CONFETTI SALAD

SOUTHERN CONFETTI SALAD

 There are similar dishes called Texas Caviar, Mississippi Caviar, Alabama Caviar, Georgia Caviar, Tennessee Caviar, Arkansas Caviar, etc. But… “SOUTHERN CONFETTI SALAD” best describes the colorful, fresh and delicious flavors of our vegan salad. Traditionally Southerners eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Years Day. Our family certainly makes this salad to start the new year, but we also make it […]

Local New Zealand Cuisine: Green-Lipped Mussels

Green Shell Mussels

I recently spent the month of February traveling around New Zealand and enjoying the local cuisine. Their seafood is amazing. In particular, I fell in love with their green-lipped mussels, prepared in a traditional french style. Check out the green-lipped mussels recipe below. Ingredients 12 Mussels, green-lipped variety 1 Tbsp Butter 7 cloves Garlic, finely […]

VEGAN – Coconut Curry Soup

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There is a healing power to plant-based foods, they make us feel more energetic and make our inner selves feel less heavy! This Vegan Coconut Curry Soup will make you feel great any day of the week, with every healthy vegan spoonful.   INGREDIENTS 4 cups coconut milk 2 Tablespoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon garlic 2 […]

A South Louisiana Favorite: Shrimp Etouffee

SHRIMP ETOUFFEE (South Louisiana Smothered Shrimp) This dish may be made with crawfish, but many people prefer shrimp. This Original Recipe was adapted from many recipes shared with our family by home cooks born and raised in Southern Louisiana. It is relatively easy to make and the dish will always impress guests and family alike! […]