The Best Orange Soda
I was doing some shopping in the local gourmet supermarket last weekend. It is still warm here in Arizona, and I was looking for something cool, sweet, and refreshing. I picked up a bottle of Hank's Orange Creme Soda. Boy.…
Quiche Lorraine and Salad Nicoise
In case you were wondering how that quiche turned out using the pie crust I made earlier, here was dinner: Quiche Lorraine and Salad Nicoise:
I Have An Apron Too
Adam over at Men In aprons was showing off his apron. Here is the one that gets used when I'm in the kitchen. It was a gift from my Wife.
Pat’s Perfect Pie Crust
Earlier this year, I took a class offered by my favorite gourmet kitchen tools store here in Glendale, AZ on making pie crusts. The teacher was Chef Pat Smith, owner of Patty's Cakes, a local catering firm specializing in pastries.…
Sauteed Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Chops
One of the reasons I enjoy this hobby is that there is so much to learn, and that is the reason I love Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything. Preceding each section of recipes is some great instructional material for…
Gratin de Pommes de Terre et Saucisson
Netflix has The French Chef! I have been watching Saint Julia and have wanted to make this since seeing her do so on the 'Potato' episode. I have altered the recipe slightly to account for my family's taste (More potatoes!…
Happy Birthday Savory Notebook
Savory Notebook is one year old today. Congratulations, Alysha.
Shrimp with Orange Beurre Blanc
I was going through the freezer and discovered a box of Desert Sweet Shrimp. Hmmmm.... We haven't had shrimp in a while. The carrot/parsnip dish isn't exactly a good match but what the heck. My Wife loves shrimp. My Wife…
I Love My Food Processor
I have this recipe Roasted Carrots and Parsnips in an Herb-Shallot Butter that my family just loves. I have not made it very often because cutting up all those carrots and parsnips by hand is very laborious. Well, Cuisinart to…