Archive for December, 2009
Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut
Hähnchenschenkel mit Sauerkraut or Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut is a wonderful German inspired dish. You can find sauerkraut in different incarnations all around Europe and other parts of the world. Sauerkraut is fermented shredded cabbage. It is fermented with lactic acid, which imparts a sour taste. Paired with savory meat, it is [...]
Tranches de Jambon Morvandelle
I was searching for ways to use up my leftover ham from Old-Fashioned Ham recipe I made recently. I consulted many cookbooks and online sites. I ran across the recipe Tranches de Jambon Morvandelle from Julia Child in her book Mastering the Art of French Cooking. I have made a couple recipes from this cookbook and have had excellent [...]
Old-Fashioned Ham with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze
For Christmas and for Easter, I love to have ham. Every time I smell the aroma of ham baking in the oven, it reminds me of being a little kid on Christmas Day. I have to tell you that in my adult life, I have cheated and purchased pre-cooked hams. It did not happen this year. After this ham, I do not think I will purchase the pre-cooked in [...]
Southwestern Mini Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise
I do not normally make crab cakes, as I am allergic to shellfish. It’s a real disappointment because I love shellfish. However, I made these wonderful little guys for a cocktail party. By the response of my party guests, I knew they were good. I braved the complications and tried one. They were delightful! These were easy to make. [...]
Brasato al Barolo
I always find beef roasts good, but never and juicy and tender as pork roasts. I think I need to change my assessment on beef versus pork roasts. Brasato al Barolo is juicy, tender and downright intoxicating. Brasato means braised in Italian. This is essentially beef braised in red wine. The better the wine, the better the taste. This is [...]
Chicken Piccata with Capers
This is my go to recipe when I want something good, low calorie and quick. Chicken Piccata with Capers is one of my favorite recipes. I can make this recipe start to finish in under a half hour. When served, it is beautiful on the plate but disappears quickly. This dish combines the juicy flavor of chicken breast with a tangy lemon caper [...]
Spanish-Style Brined Pork Tenderloin
I love pork tenderloin because it is lean, juicy and tender. The Spanish-Style Brined Pork Tenderloin does not disappoint. The stand out flavor in this dish is the paprika (ground, dried red chile peppers). Paprika or pimentón is one of the essential ingredients in a lot of Spanish recipes. You would be hard pressed to find a menu in [...]
Carbonnades à la Flamande
Carbonnades à la Flamande is a beef based Belgian stew similar to the French beef bourguignon. The key difference between the two is rather than the beef being braised in burgundy wine, it is braised in pilsner beer giving the dish its unique character. The flavors of caramelized onions and juicy, tender beer marinated beef leaves you [...]
Pear and Almond Tart
I love pears, cognac and almonds. Not necessarily in that order. However, when you combine them all together, you create this extraordinary tart. You have a wonderful custard with a subtle cognac flavor mixed in between the sweet taste of the pears toped with candied almonds. The light flaky crust brings the whole package together. Pure [...]
Grandpa’s Corncakes
I do not make pancakes that often. However when I do, I make these pancakes. They have special meaning to my family and me. My grandfather used to make these for us when I was little before he passed away. My father, my brother and I enjoyed these corncakes. My dad tells the story of grandpa and me when I was two or three with these [...]
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