A favorite cooking “project” that I picked-up from a buddy down south.…
Month: January 2012
Making a Roux
The roux is a primary component in a number of cajun and…
Houston’s Restaurant – Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale
Perhaps my personal favorite lunch spot, Houston’s Restaurant, offers top-notch dining in…
Houston’s Tortilla Soup
At lunch one afternoon, my fiancé and I met at Houston’s Restaurant…
Basic Chicken Stock
It’s always good to have this on hand. Freeze unused portions for…
Balsamic Vinegar & Oil Salad Dressing
A versatile recipe for an all-purpose dressing or marinade, suitable for practically…
Simple Grilled Asparagus
Quick side dish for those hectic cookouts when you’re running short on…
Tiger Shrimp in a Cream Tomato Sauce with Shallots and Basil
On the About page of this weblog, I referred to TV personality…
Le Persil Fleur – Paris
$$$ In the late summer of 1983 my father and I, accompanied…
Boef En Croute aka Beef Wellington
A specialty dish, Beef Wellington is contrived from many ingredients from the…