Sometimes the focus of food is not on the dish itself but on technique. This is one of those times and this post is all about technique. Why in the world would you ever want a parchment paper lid? I already have lids with my cookware. Isn’t this kinda like paper dolls for kids? Well, not really. Continue reading How to Make a Parchment Paper Lid (Parchment Cartouche)
Baby Lady’s Banana Bread

This recipe is for Baby Lady’s deliciously, moist, banana bread. Baby Lady will tell you that this bread is the best tasting, moistest banana bread you will ever eat and it’s not dense and doughy. It really is a great bread. Continue reading Baby Lady’s Banana Bread
Asian Inspired Red Snapper with Coconut Rice

We really enjoy Asian food and the wonderful flavors they can coax out of a dish. The flavors are light and bright yet balanced. Everything is in perfect harmony with each bite you take. This is an Asian inspired dish with wonderfully vibrant flavors we hope you enjoy.
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Cream of Chicken and Mushroom soup
Dreamy, creamy chicken and mushroom soup with a hint of Madeira wine in the background. Delicate and refined. Mmmm good. Continue reading Cream of Chicken and Mushroom soup
Dinner Salad with Fresh Greens, Shrimp, Pomegranate, Feta & Walnuts
Empty nesters, at last, as we finally got Quickstep into his own apartment. Without the perceived need to fix the children large amounts of protein, Baby Lady and I might start eating more salads. We love nice salads with fresh greens and homemade vinaigrettes, especially when the greens come out of our garden. Continue reading Dinner Salad with Fresh Greens, Shrimp, Pomegranate, Feta & Walnuts
Salsa Macha Two Ways

Whoa! Big, bold flavors. Meats broiled to perfection. Last night’s dinner was sooo good Baby Lady is still talking about it today. According to Baby Lady there are some dishes you fix that will stay with you for a long time and this is one of them. If you liked the post on Tacos de Pescado al Mojo de Ajo (Fish Tacos with Garlic Salsa), then you will love this recipe. Continue reading Salsa Macha Two Ways
Butter Poached Lobster Tails
Baby Lady and I love lobster. When we went to Maine recently to visit our youngest son, we ate lobster every day we were there. It was lobsterlicious. Nevertheless, variety is the spice of life. So, when we returned from Maine we didn’t eat lobster for a while opting for a variety of other proteins. Well, that ended last night. Can you say umami? Are you hungry?
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