Mussels with Cream – Quintessentially French
There are few things more satisfying than the taste of fresh mussels with cream, flavored with shallots, butter and white wine. A quintessential French dish, it is at… Read More »
Red Braised Pork Belly – Revealing the 5th Element
Red braised pork belly is arguably one of the most unctuous meats you will ever taste. If you’re not familiar with the word unctuous, it has several definitions,… Read More »
Brussels Sprouts – Pan Roasted with Garlic
Production of Brussels sprouts in the United States began in the 18th century, when French settlers brought them to Louisiana. And, while the variety of Brussels sprouts we… Read More »
Ossobuco (Osso Bucco) – A Symbol of Italian Cuisine
Ossobuco – the word evokes thoughts of succulent veal, braised until the meat can be eaten with a fork alone. For the initiated, it conjures taste memories of… Read More »
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Rosemary roasted potatoes are a staple in the tattorias (small neighborhood eateries) that dot the neighborhoods of Rome and all Italian cities. Rome’s trattorias offer a more rustic,… Read More »
Creme Brulee – A Four Ingredient Miracle
Crème Brûlée, or creme brulee, may well be the most decadent yet easiest of classic desserts. In the combination of heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla, the… Read More »
Classic Pasta – A Master Recipe
Every region of Italy has its own basic pasta sauce. As you go north, cream or mascarpone cheese is added to the rich tomato based sauces of Sicily and… Read More »
Sausage and Tasso Sauce Piquant – Pure Cajun
I grew up in southwest Louisiana where the French influence and Cajun culture were so prominent that the grandparents of many of my friends spoke no English. There… Read More »
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Few dishes can deliver the rich, almost decadent flavor profile of cream of mushroom soup. A deep earthiness bathed in cream is the cornerstone of this preparation that… Read More »
Ganache – A Master Recipe
Chocolate is a spiritual experience. Mix in the right proportions with heavy cream and you achieve Nirvana. Ganache may be the easiest yet most under utilized tool in… Read More »
