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. Mix the herbs, spices together, and stir in the olive oil. Serve with bread or crackers,
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. I make them for almost every party we have. Make these your own…
Brown Butter and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Why did I never put brown butter in mashed potatoes before? Ingredients Directions 1. Peel the potatoes, and cut into large chunks — the smaller the chunks, the more watery the potatoes. 2, Boil in a pot of water for 15 – 20 minutes, or until tender. 3. Prepare the browned butter while potatoes are…
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…
Cafe Barber 