Thanksgiving. It is a word that means so much to so many: long days cooking a fantastic feast, followed by the epic tryptophan coma. Often, the very smells catapult one back to the past: the smell of celery and onion cooking in butter, and the moment the sage goes into the pan.
Read MoreMy husband has a love hate relationship with these beans. Love because he absolutely loves them, and hate because he is always eating that at inappropriate times and hears it from me.
Let me explain.
Read MoreGrowing up, my mom didn’t drink alcohol. So her drink of choice, the pina colada. In the summertime, we would go down to waikiki to use one of the hotel pools, and she would splurge and order her and me a icy pina colada, colored toothpick cocktail umbrella included.
Read MoreThere is spaghetti with meatballs and then there is spaghetti with meatballs. You know, we all have our favorites. This is an easy recipe you can make at home that will keep you from wanting to go out! The silky sauce, the tasty meatballs, and the al dente bucatini. Is this real life?
Read MoreA Cadillac margarita is how a margarita should be. Not too sweet, not too strong, with good citrus and a smooth flavor that lets the tequila shine.
Read MoreThere’s mashed potatoes, and then there are mashed potatoes. Our version starts with layers of flavors right from the get go: Potatoes boiled with aromatics like celery, bay leaf, and garlic, add a secret umami dimension to the final result. Adding thyme infused brown butter at the end is not a bad touch either.
Read MoreOur MarnaMaria Yellow Curry is pefect for Indian cuisine but can also be used in Thai Yellow Curries as well. Instead of tomato, substitue coconut milk, and add sliced potatoes and carrots. Serve over sticky jasmine rice or noodles.
Read MoreThe keyword when making Jamaican Jerk Chicken is SPICE!
Jerk Seasoning is full of spices and packs some heat, it should be grilled over high heat, and it served hot to ensure a crispy bite. This is one to try!
Read MoreCaprese salad is one of the great salads of our lives. It’s light, healthy, and fresh! Be sure to use quality ingredients their delicate flavors will shine through. We love using our Tellicherry Pepper here as the spice is mild and the flavor is big!
Read MoreScallops tend to be less weekday night and more of a weekend evening fare but they don’t have to be. Scallops are easy to prepare, take less than five minutes and will impress your guests or family with minimal effort! Delicious and decadent!
Read MoreIf there ever was a Thanksgiving cocktail, this is it. Since the first time we served it in the Fall, its been requested ever year. You might even say it’s not Thanksgiving without it.
Read MoreThis Pumpkin Pie recipe is a good one. But what pie that includes bourbon as an ingredient isn’t! Pair that with maple syrup, a bit of heavy cream, and vanilla extract and you have a combination for fall that will have people asking for seconds.
Read MoreLooking for an easy, spicy, Indian, chicken dish? Look no further! Our Chicken Madras Curry is simple to make, spicy on the palate, and delicious to eat.
Read MoreI was never a coleslaw fan, and then I made this coleslaw. It has a perfect balance of bite from the garlic and onion, to creaminess without being soaked in mayonnaise. Without fail, this coleslaw is a hit each time it comes to the table. Try it for yourself!
Read MoreI have always had a love/hate relationship with ribs. In theory, they are fantastic, in my reality though, they are tough and hard to chew, and a frustrating disaster. But what if I told you that there is a way to enjoy the most tender and flavorful ribs, all from the comfort of your own home. Would you believe me? Ask me how!
Read MoreWhen someone creates a good thing, you don't mess with a good thing. You repeat, said genius. And when it comes to pound cake, there should be no competition. If one discovers the perfect recipe, one should share it. And that is exactly what our friends at King Arthur Flour have done. Created perfection in a pound cake, and then sent it out to all of us via the inter web.
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