It’s Cioppino Time!

It’s Cioppino Time!

If you have known me for long, then you know that every January I post my favorite Cioppino recipe! Cioppino A very delicious (and messy!) dish. More of a stew than a soup. Recipe By: Patty James Serving Size: 6 1/4  cup  olive oil 2    large  onions — chopped 4   ...
The Mother Sauces

The Mother Sauces

There are five mother sauces: sauces that you will use time and time again, often with endless variations. The first is Bechamel Sauce, which can be used in lasagna, macaroni and cheese, on veggies (which I personally rarely do as I prefer veggies plain) and more....
Tangerines

Tangerines

Tangerines You all know that tangerines are rich sources of vitamin C, but did you know they contain a myriad of other antioxidants, phytonutrients, as well as soluble and insoluble fiber? All this and they are delicious and make for a very healthy snack. Besides any...
Fig Tart

Fig Tart

Isn’t this beautiful? This is such an easy recipe! Fresh Fig Tart Makes 1 -12” tart Ingredients: Tart Dough: 13 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon heavy cream ....
Salmon Stack..gorgeous and beautiful!

Salmon Stack..gorgeous and beautiful!

These are not everyday recipes, but special occasion recipes. First you put on the brown rice (short grain) to cook while you make the curry paste, then the curry sauce, then cook the salmon (poach, grill, bake, saute or cook on a salt block like I did) then assemble....
Refreshing Summer Drinks…

Refreshing Summer Drinks…

Ginger Iced Tea 5 tea bags of your choice- green tea is nice. 1 quart of water 1-inch piece of fresh ginger Slice ginger root into thin slices and crush. Heat 1 quart of water and let tea steep with the ginger over low heat for at least 10 minutes. Strain out tea and...