Years ago, we had an exchange student from France who was extremely homesick. For lunch one afternoon, I made this soup which we she loved. I gave her the recipe and for several years every spring, I received a photo of her eating a bowl the soup. I’ve lost track of her after so many…
Month: May 2023
My Fave Bread Dipping Oil
We’ve all enjoyed the Italian version for ages. This Middle Eastern version is my new favorite. 1/2 t. sumac 1 t. za’atar 1 t. dried oregano 1/4 t. (or to taste) Aleppo pepper 2 garlic cloves, grated 1 t. grated lemon zest 1 T. capers, chopped 1 T, Parmesan, microplaned pinch of salt and pepper…
Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread
My brother-in-law Tony’s cousins, Sheree and Chris Shone, have a beautiful winery called Brigadoon in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. We spent a really lovely afternoon there a couple of years ago, enjoying the wine, the scenery, and these delicious shortbread cookies for which Sheree generously shared the recipe. I make them for almost every…
Brown Butter and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Why did I never put brown butter in mashed potatoes before? Ingredients 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes (my fave) 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 cup milk Directions 1. Peel the potatoes, and cut into large chunks — the smaller the chunks, the more watery the potatoes. 2, Boil in a…
Coq au Vin Meatballs with Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes
I’ve been following a young woman, Tieghan Gerard, who has a blog called Half-Baked Harvest. Check out her website–so many delicious recipes. I’ve made a lot of her food, which are all easy and super rich in flavor . . . did I mention EASY? This is one of my favorites with a few of…
Skillet Roasted Ribeye Steak with an Herby Whiskey Cream Sauce
If you’ve been to our home for dinner more than once, you’ve probably had this steak. I already know this will be what I ask for as my final meal on Earth. Chef Billy Parisi (I’m a fan for life) used to have this recipe on his YouTube channel, but for some reason it…
