Twice baked potatoes were always a big hit at Thanksgiving though the skins were dry and tasteless. At LPB, we do a once baked, once fried version and switched to the more flavorful Yukon gold potato from the russet that … Continue reading Mini Twice Baked, Once Fried Potatoes
Summer salads are something to wait for all year long, but when the summer weather starts to appear there is still some lag time for garden ripened tomatoes to arrive at roadside stands and farmers’ market. My solution? Cherry tomatoes … Continue reading Cucumber Dill Salad
There is a great steakhouse in Washington, where we have probably spent way too much time over the years, that sits only blocks from the Capitol. They are known for a signature drink that can really warm a person up, … Continue reading Pineapple Infused Vodka
I think just about everyone who has come to Le Poisson Bleu has had Wesley Maloney’s world famous Marinated Skirt Steak. Her daughter, Elizabeth, was driving through Charleston and visited with her tribe and let me know about a big … Continue reading Marinated Grilled Chicken & Steak
As you might have guessed, we like to entertain a lot and summer holidays are some of our favorite occasions to gather friends. Our annual Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸 party is always a spectacular time because it’s the first real party … Continue reading Crispy Shrimp Tacos
My first fish taco was brought to me at the pool at the Delano Hotel on Miami’s South Beach. The hotel is stark, with white on white fabrics and drapes flowing everywhere. It was one of the first major overhauls … Continue reading Mini Fish Tacos
When you have some extra time, but do not want to spend all of it in the kitchen, try the Sous Vide method of cooking. The technique is basically low-temperature cooking, which has been bantered about since the late 1700s, … Continue reading Sous Vide Steak
