Sausage Rangoon Wontons
These are a “take them by surprise” spectacular appetizer to greet guests with. What can go wrong with cheese andContinue Reading
Author: Jim Courtovich
Communications Professional and Amateur Cook...trying to bring the two together again.
Tuna Pizza
Friends on the island put together an amazing dinner that kicked off with the best martini I have had inContinue Reading
Skirt Steak Fried Dumplings
One of most popular recipes is the amazingly delicious marinated skirt steak, a creation of our dear friend Wesley Maloney.Continue Reading
Matsuhisa Martini
Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is the mastermind Japanese celebrity chef who created amazing dishes fusing traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian ingredients.Continue Reading
And moving on to 2021
When the winter holidays end, there is a feeling of loss, or at least a loss of parties and dinnersContinue Reading
LPB’s Top 20 Recipes in MMXX (2020)
What a year 2020 was and putting everything else aside, we had a lot of fun, as well as stressContinue Reading
Hello 2021 🎉🍾🎊
We are wishing you a very Happy New Year! There has been enough said about 2020 so let’s move onContinue Reading
Deconstructed Breakfast Sandwich
The breakfast sandwich can sometimes end up being a soggy mess that is nearly impossible to eat. But they areContinue Reading
Eating Outside
The summer of 2020 saw eating outside become a key measure in slowing that pesky little pandemic that attacked theContinue Reading
Minted Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Yes. Don’t be deceived by this innocent-sounding holiday beverage as the schnapps is 100 proof and packs a punch. ThisContinue Reading
Fried Short Rib Dumplings
The greatest thing about dumplings is that you can make them with just about anything. The dough is easy toContinue Reading
Jim Yum Soup
This variation of the wildly popular Thai Tom Yum Soup was driven by the lack of access to Asian specialtyContinue Reading
Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
The bundt cake has a stigma of Grandma’s house specialty. This is a great cake that is very easy toContinue Reading
Borough Market Biscuits
We go to London for extended periods for work and often are there for at least one weekend a month,Continue Reading
Congratulations Brunch for Julie Mason
Our longtime friend for about 25 years now, who actually went to high school with a bestie from back home,Continue Reading
Weeknight Winter Supper
Washington, DC starts to shut down the day before a pending storm is to hit. There is a run onContinue Reading
Eggs in Purgatory
When we have a lot of weekend guests staying at the house, a one-pot breakfast can make the morning reallyContinue Reading
Muffaleta Pizza
This is truly a (deli) meat lover’s pizza that you can either make with your own pizza dough, or store-boughtContinue Reading
The French Biscuit
I love a tasty biscuit, but often find the ones at most bakeries to be bland, dry or just notContinue Reading
Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients 12 tablespoons of unsalted butter, divided by tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 6 stripsContinue Reading