Orange Cardamom Candy – Deliciously Exotic
Orange Cardamom Candy: The exotic combination of orange and cardamom give a sultry flavor to this simple to make candy. Make no mistake though, this one is for… Read More »
Braised Lamb Shank – An Impressive Dish
Braised lamb shank is one of those special dishes that is as impressive as it is delicious. Each plate crowned with an individual shank arrives to the table,… Read More »
Wild Rice Pilaf – A Native American Side Dish
I like wild rice as a side dish for its ability to be cooked to several stages of doneness. This allows me to present it in so many… Read More »
Grilled Lamb Kofta Kebabs
I was first introduced to Lamb Kofta by one of my Lebanese staff members while living overseas. I was hooked on this Middle Eastern standard from the first… Read More »
Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet – Delightfully Different
Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet combines this odd pairing of flavors and results in a wonderfully creamy and tart sherbet. With only five ingredients, it requires little more work than… Read More »
Chocolate Torte – Experience the Decadence
I first decided to create this torte for a reception we were having for friends prior to attending the symphony. What I was shooting for was a chocolate… Read More »
Vichyssoise – Refreshingly Elegant Cold Soup
Cold soups are a refreshingly elegant summer fare that will keep your kitchen duties to a minimum and your tummy happy. Vichyssoise is the king of cold soups. … Read More »
Pan Roasted Carrots
Pan roasted carrots are caramelized with onions in bacon fat releasing an aroma that is intoxicating and a taste that is absolutely delicious. I’m a big fan of… Read More »
Crab Bisque – Absolute Creole Elegance
Creole Crab Bisque is a dish that can be found in most of the finest restaurants in New Orleans. By 1724, the roots of Creole cuisine had been… Read More »
Braised Rabbit – A French Standard
Braised rabbit has been on our menu throughout history and has an oddly comforting and familiar flavor, even to those eating it for the first time. Braised rabbit… Read More »