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If you don’t mind cutting the cherry in half, they’re easy to pit without any special tools. Just treat ripe cherries like a mini avocado. Run a paring knife in a circle around the pit and twist gently to pull apart. For firm berries, carefully shave the fruit off the […]
I love sweet potatoes. They’re so versatile. They can be sweet or savory. They can be a snack, a meal, a dessert or a vegetable. Or, they can be a little bit of everything all at once. Baked Sweet Potato with Crumbled Amaretti makes 1 1 […]
Try not to blink… This caramel is seconds from being finished. Those last seconds fly by quickly.
Under-cook the rice ever so slightly.
Allow rice to puff and swell. As it does, the sauce will thicken into a […]
What makes the Black and White cookie so special? Well, it’s a cookie. And, it’s iced with a melty doughnut-style glaze. What more could you ask for in a cookie? Black & Whites makes 12-20 depending on the size you choose 2 eggs 1/2 cups sugar […]
This is how we top a simple bowl of vanilla ice cream. Strawberries & Cherries 1 bottle maraschino cherries, grocery store variety 1 cup bourbon 1/2 cup Luxardo Maraschino strawberries, cleaned and halved Empty red liquid out of the maraschino cherry jar. […]
Gumbo
Sausage & Pork The chicken stock made with necks gives this gumbo a great rustic flavor. Gumbo makes 1 big pot Chicken Stock 3 lb chicken necks 1 onion, finely minced drizzle of olive oil 5 carrots, peeled […]
A Caramel Colored Roux There are a number of ways to make a richly colored roux. You might choose to toast your flour in the oven. Or, you might choose to start the roux on the stovetop and finish it in the oven. Or, if you’re patient, you […]
The secret to this dish is baking the tostadas. The deep roasty toasty goodness of crispy corn tostada crumbs adds another layer of flavor. Brush fresh corn tortillas with olive oil or peanut oil and roast under moderately high heat (400 degrees F) until they’re deep dark golden brown and […]
My First Black Krim Of The Season This mammoth beauty demands attention. Is there a better way to honor your garden (or local farmer’s market) then to showcase the delicious flavors of summer? I don’t think so. Eat these beauties now. Far too soon, they’ll be gone.
Garden 2012 Even with the hottest summer we’ve ever known in Atlanta, the tomatoes still manage to do their thing. Some are thriving… others surviving. Some are surviving better than others. The juliets and black cherries are gorgeous. And, the one lone Black prince has already produced more […] |
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