This recipe is for two dozen snails. Puff pastry, thawed 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 shallot, finely minced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 T. onion juice (use a ceramic ginger grater to extract the juice) 1 T. finely minced parsley 1 T. tomato marmalade, mild chutney or other not-so-sweet preserves, like this Strawberry Marmite 24 … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WHITE CLAM QUESADILLAS (QUESADILLAS DE ALMEJAS)
3 slices smoked bacon, cut into slivers 5 garlic cloves, finely minced 3 large jalapeno peppers 4 scallions finely chopped 2 pinches cumin 2 dozen fresh cherrystone clams 4 large flour tortillas 1/4 lb. grated Asiago cheese 3 T. minced fresh cilantro Increasing problems of erectile dysfunction and premature viagra ordination ejaculations due to various reasons … [Read more...]
RECIPE: LAMB SAUTE WITH LEMON (SAUTE D’AGNEAU AU CITRON)
Adapted from La Cuisine de France by Mapie, the Countess de Toulouse-Lautrec 2 lbs. shoulder of lamb, cut into 1" cubes 4 T. butter 2 T. olive oil 1 lemon 1 onion, well caramelized to a rich sweet tangle 1 large pinch saffron 3/4 t. cinnamon a sprinkle of turmeric 1 T. flour s&p 1 large orange, to make the orange rind spiral garnish carrot … [Read more...]
PEPPERMINT CREAM (SSD #12)
The good folks at OXO have made my holiday entertaining just a little bit easier by sharing their new hand-held mixer. One for me and one for Andrea at Let Loose Littell who won our little contest. I referenced this peppermint whipped cream recipe in my little chat with Julia Child -- and you'll recall she thought the whole notion splendid. So … [Read more...]
RASPBERRY SAUCE (SSD #11)
Ah Christmas, so much to plan, so much to do. Including building up your stores of tasty gifts. This Simply Spectacularly Delicious recipe for Raspberry Sauce is a sure-fire route to success. I know some of you haven't dipped into jelly and jam making yet, or tried your hand at home canned delicacies. Far be it for me to get all Judge Judy on you; it's … [Read more...]
SOPAPILLAS
Back in the day El Serape restaurant down off Grand near St. Louis U. was our special occasion restaurant. I'm sure there were many things on the menu we loved, but only one item has stood the test of time of memory: Sopapillas. Hot and crispy, dripping honey and topped with a scoop of meting ice cream, the final touch a sprinkle of … [Read more...]
SEARED FOIE GRAS CANAPES; GREEN AND RED CAVIAR LATKES
A global blitz of glitz and glamour descends on Miami every December, a conflagration of fine art, interior design, celebrities and parties galore called Design Miami and Art Basel. The Elle Decor Showhouse debuted last week, a gorgeous penthouse overlooking Biscayne Bay. On one of my trips to help set it up renowned Miami architect Warren Ser and … [Read more...]
RECIPE: CHICKEN SHIITAKE SAUSAGES
Spectacularly Delicious Chicken and Shiitake Sausage Recipe (As first published on The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking in a guest post) yields 8–12 sausages, depending on how long you make the links Note: the settings and grinding instructions are based on using the KitchenAid tools (I don’t get a kick-back; I’m just a big fan.) 1. Cut up 6 thick slices … [Read more...]
TAMALE PIE: MARY PAT’S FAMOUS RECIPE
If you're on the home stretch of turkey leftovers, here's a great way to go out with a bang: this recipe for Mary Pat's famous Tamale Pie. An authentic taste of childhood, this sassy south of the border comfort food is a Sullivan family classic. This Thanksgiving we celebrated with my youngest brother, Brendan, and his brood. We've kind of got a … [Read more...]
RECIPE: FANCIFUL FRENCH MACAROONS
From Home Made Simple: 1 c. slivered almonds 2 c. confectioner's sugar, divided 3 large egg whites pinch of salt 1/2 t. vanilla extract 1/2 t. almond extract (or maple extract) 6-8 drops gel food coloring, color of choice Filling of choice (SpecD recommends home made jam or jelly) Line to large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. The amount of … [Read more...]