Recipes

  Why would I call this riff on my house popcorn a bribe (baksheesh)? Everyone who cooks for a family knows that there are a few things that will win over that person stuck doing chores or honey-dos that aren't always 'fun.'  The...

   Frangipane and Marmalade Tart (Dairy Free)La Diva dei DolciThe Desserts Diva A commercial tart commonly sold in Italian supermarkets.Italians love their tarts!  Tarts, especially those with jam, are a staple of Italian breakfasts and snacks. It is very easy to find these at...

    There are crumpet people and there are English muffin people. I count myself amongst the crumpet-crazy! I like the more defined holes that hide all of the bad-for-you-goodness of butter, and jam. It's also a texture thing. English muffins are...

  Vegetarian-FriendlyA little Semitic synthesis brings brei, broken bits of Jewish matzoh, soaked in eggs and scrambled or pancaked, with harissa, the ketchup of the Middle East and North Africa, in a quick and easy dish that you can whip...

Omelettes are culinary classics requiring skill and patience, unlike scrambled or fried eggs, often made incorrectly. This guide emphasizes science and technique for perfect omelettes, focusing on temperature control and ingredient prep. Key tips include: not overcrowding the omelette, pre-cooking fillings, careful whisking, and precise cooking temperatures to ensure a delicious, well-risen result.

  Fried EGGS THAT RISE SOFTLYBefore you begin, take a minute to read my article on Perfect Eggs, and the science that 99.95% of chefs, pro and home, ignore that will transform your egg dishes!Even fried eggs benefit from low and...

 Years ago, Trader Vic's, the legendary restaurant at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, a place known for its tradition of employing top, top culinary practice, used to make such perfect scrambled eggs, I was told originally custom ordered by some...

 A nice, easy banana snack or dessert named after one of the first greats of Jazz, Buddy Bolden.Bananas covered with honey aren't anything new. Just ask anyone in any part of Asia or Latin America.The riff here the honey to leverage tastes...

Sun Ra was one of the most skilled and "out there" World Jazz synthesizer/pianists and bandleaders. He was also a vegetarian. To honor his complexity, we take the vegetarian dog of your choice up to a new level. Makes one...

 A lot of improvisational riffs revolve around repurposed food. I made some wonderful lavender pasta a couple of nights back. I have enough extra that it makes a nice lunch... something. What, though?It doesn't reheat really well, and its flavor, which...