Meet My New Waffle Maker
My new All Clad waffle maker is proving to be a favorite kitchen appliance. I tried the yeasted waffles and, while good, they were not as good as my traditional pancake recipe, adapted to make a [...]
Chiles Rellenos: Mrs. Z Writes About Her Love for Pasilla Chiles
Is it possible to fall in love with a chile pepper? After posting a comment on the blog a couple of weeks ago, I realized that, yes, it is absolutely possible to fall in love with a chile [...]
It’s a Scone, it’s a Biscuit, it’s a Parmesan Bite!
Yet another visit to the High West Distillery during a ski trip to Park City yielded an introduction to Executive Chef, James Dumas, and his generous sharing of the recipe for the yummy morsels that are [...]
Hillary and Carin Host “A Taste of Baja”
[slideshow] The Taste of Baja chapter of Cook the Part was recently "beta tested" by hosts Hillary and Carin Canale-Theakston. Four couples were invited to Cook the Part, including our very own San Diego County Sheriff, Bill Gore and his [...]
Comfort Food for a Rainy Weekend: Pasta in Vodka Cream Sauce
I just cam across some recipes from a recent recipe exchange and this one jumped out at me because the weather this weekend calls for comfort food. From Lisa Stennes-Laikind: So I was told I can do this [...]
A Game Changer: Potato Dominoes
Such a simple concept: Thinly sliced potatoes, a few tablespoons of clarified butter and some kosher salt sprinkled over the top. Not an original idea from our kitchen, but one we will repeat many times for company and family [...]
Need a Gift Idea for Valentine’s Day? Cook a Special Meal at Home!
[gpslideshow] When everyone else is dining out might be the best time to cook at home. Cooking for, or with, your Valentine is a great way to enjoy the evening. My favorite "special" dinner always has some connection to lobster or [...]
Pronto Pesto
Homemade Pesto sounds like a lot of work, but is really quite simple; fifteen minutes from start to finish. Pesto 4 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil 3 large cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup [...]
A New Look for Polenta: Perfect Crostini
I recently visited Sur La Table and found a package of Organic Polenta that was displayed with small loaf pans and a sign suggesting that you make polenta to be used for crostini. I thought that sounded like a [...]
In a Pinch, Make a Quiche
Just back from the JP Morgan Healthcare conference and I have house guests arriving late morning tomorrow. Not much time to shop before their arrival. What to fix in a hurry? I always have eggs in the house and [...]