Creme De Menthe Chip Cookies
These cookies scream of Christmas, errr, sorry, the Holidays. The salty minty buttery flavors lure people close to the cookieContinue Reading
Month: November 2018
Gaucho Night, Simple Strip Steak
We had a long running party called “The Gaucho Barbecue” which came together when the Argentine Ambassador to the UnitedContinue Reading
Sausage Ragu Rigatoni with Herbed Ricotta
I like to think of Monday’s as stock and sauce days to replenish the freezer of ready to re-heat instantContinue Reading
Sausage and Fennel Bolognese
Meat sauces are a gratifying base to a hearty meal. The mere slow simmering of the ragu for 2 1/1Continue Reading
Holiday Party Ideas
It is that time of the year to splurge, feel tight around he belt and have very bite of foodContinue Reading
Hot Dogs in a Blanket
Hot dogs can be a delicious treat all year round and when cold weather comes and you don’t feel likeContinue Reading
Cheese and Chive Biscuits for a Crowd
The best biscuit in the world is served up in Savannah at the Back in Time Bakery, run by aContinue Reading
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Curried Turkey Pot Pie
I think the best Thanksgiving meal I ever had was on a small boat heading from St John over toContinue Reading
Cookbooks, Magazines and other Sources of Inspiration and Recipes
There are so many sources of inspiration, it is almost mind boggling to figure out where to turn when planningContinue Reading
Filo Merguez Rolls
Greek food is always a favorite to cook, serve and eat. I always find Greek menus to touch on freshContinue Reading
Snow Peas & Ham
I traveled to Spain more than ten times a year for work and have found some of the most amazingContinue Reading
Truffled Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a fall/winter dish that I cook with friends when everyone is standing around the kitchen drinking some wine,Continue Reading
Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies
We have many versions of this cookie recipe, but if you like a hint of butterscotch and a mix ofContinue Reading
Fall Breakfasts
In the summertime we will pull back on breakfast as people will be jumping into their bathing suits and theContinue Reading
The Day After – Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs Becomes Chicken Salad
I look forward to the day after any big meal because lunch will be switched-up leftovers, that is if thereContinue Reading
Chocolate Bark
There is no better signal to wind-down a dinner party than passing out parting gifts. In other words, it’s timeContinue Reading
Work Lunch
As you know, we do a lot of our work over a meal, well most of Washington does but weContinue Reading
Cream Corn
You don’t have to go to a steak house to have cream corn anymore. Plus, you can use this sideContinue Reading
Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are often overlooked as everyone is usually clamoring for skinless chicken breasts, which are also very tasty but youContinue Reading
Kielbasa & Cheese Sauce
If you make your way to New York City be sure to stop by Gramercy Tavern for a fancy dinnerContinue Reading