Since watching my video on How to Debone a Bird, you must be wondering: what do I make with this beautiful fine-feathered beast once I've deboned it?Well, how about this recipe? Bing cherries are in season, but so are a lot of delicious fruits so feel free to switch it up--try peaches!Or, like I said,…
Happy Wednesday guys and gals. I'm excited to share Grandma Pellegrini's meatloaf recipe with you. Make it with your favorite meat, it'll knock your socks off.I also have a special surprise for you in today's video, so be sure to watch until the end... (did somebody say free wine? Get it HERE.)PLEASE NOTE : To…
Update! And the winner is...Pierre Desjardins: "There is a moment in early May, about two days where, for the first time the air is warm, sunlight bathes the delicate young green leaves…the first sidewalk cafés are open, walking leasurly and all the people look young and happy. Greatest time of all the spring season…love it!"Congrats…
I just finished a whirlwind trip to L.A. where I made some meatballs. That's what I went to L.A. for, to make meatballs! It was the right thing to do.I'll post about my time there and the hilarity that ensued as soon as I sleep for two days straight, but first, I want to share…
It's Day 3 of Thanksgiving Revisited! We're moving right along here. If you've been reading this blog for a while you know that I am not a fan of doing dirty dishes. I love spreading out in the kitchen and making a beautiful mess. But I have a hard time facing a big stack in…
When I was in Arkansas I made a new friend. And one night, while we all were digesting our 237th feast, she told us about this recipe she'd dreamed up using shrimp she'd had. It was smothered in scallions and tomatoes and lots and lots of butter. She agreed to make it for us as…
In case you missed it, or if by some small chance you don't know about The Pioneer Woman, (is there anyone left on the planet that doesn't know about The Pioneer Woman? I think they even frequent her site from the space station) I posted a lovely recipe for one of my favorite salads --…
Raise your hand if you've been turkey hunting this season! Or raise your hand if you like turkey! Because this recipe works perfectly with both domestic and wild birds.I know some of you have been telling me your turkey hunting stories via email. It's a thrilling time, turkey hunting season is, it's so uncertain and…
The morel is my favorite mushroom.I think it is its richness and wonderful hearty texture that I like so much. The morel forces you to really chew it.They have a honeycomb type construction. And hollow stems. I spent many an hour trimming the stems and cleaning off the hard bits in my restaurant days. But…