The muffuletta is the official New Orleans sandwich, at least it is in my opinion. Italian immigrants are rumored to have established the sandwich at the Central Grocery long ago, where it remains popular to this day. Sure, there are other ‘Nawlins sandwiches such as the “po’ boy”, which is a mighty fine sandwich in…
Crêpe Suzette
Well, the story goes that in 1895 in the Cafe de Paris in Monte Carlo a classic was born.. by mistake, or so the legend has it. According to Henri Charpentier, he was serving nobility at the restaurant table side with crepes which were pre-prepared in the back. While preparing an orange sauce, he added…
Salmon cakes
I had a pound of salmon in the fridge I had purchased locally the day before. The salmon was wild caught Soho from up north and it was expensive. Of course I understand that a nice salmon filet can be incredible when prepared simply on the grill and some folks might consider it blasphemous to…
Bánh mì
Otherwise known as the Vietnamese sandwich. According to Wikipedia, the term “Bánh mì” actually refers to the bread. It is important to use a good french bread here with a crust that is not too hard. A little crispness is a good thing. The Bánh mì is, unfortunately, a bit scarce in my local area here…
Cured Salmon
If you’re like me and you love lox, gravlax, smoked and cured salmon, you’ll love this. This is the easiest cured salmon ever! Throw it on a bagel or two, or in some scrambled eggs and you’re good to go.
Cassoulet
Cassoulet, that famous dish from the south of France. Not from the more familiar Provence, Marseille, Nimes part of the country, but more toward the Western portions of Southern France such as Carcassonne, Toulouse, and Narbonne. I am referring to the Languedoc area of France where once lived a peaceful religious order named the Cathars….
Frites
Frites (pronounced: freets), Chips, Fries, Freedom fries… call ‘em what you will. They’re hot, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and they have just the right salty goodness. You only need a few things and a little effort to make seriously good fries at home: Russet potatoes (this variety fries up well) medium…
It’s Bacon!
No, today’s blog entry isn’t about frying up some bacon. Who doesn’t like bacon? It’s delicious on it’s own, it adds tons of depth and flavor to a multitude of recipes, and best of all, it’s good for you (as long as you have a shortage of pork fat and salt in your diet as…
Fish Tacos
After visiting my sister a few times back when she lived in San Diego California, I developed a love for fish tacos. This was way back.. before fish tacos had become more or less mainstream fare you can find at almost any Rubio’s street corner dive. I remember that my first impression was of strange…
Homemade Yogurt
For those of you who enjoy yogurt from your local supermart, you should give this one a try. Making yogurt at home is incredibly easy and delicious. Additionally, you’ll have the added benefit of knowing exactly what is in the yogurt you’ll be giving to your family. There are only a few things involved in…