My mother and I had a conversation the other day about simple things that are complicated to pull together in the kitchen. One that we both agreed on is biscuits from scratch.
I searched for a good biscuit recipe and found one and tried it 2 times. Every time I ended up with flat biscuits. Each time I modified… Read more
Conquering Intimidating Dishes is about making what I love but also what I find complicated. So far I’ve schooled myself in seafood pasta, jambalaya and even a soufflé. And today I am going to share my struggle with Gnocchi. This has been by far one of the hardest dishes for me to make. … Read more
This recipe is a lighter version of a French Farmer Soup. It’s typically served during the chilly months but I like soup and stews all the time and wanted to try it out. This recipe is an adaptation from Jacques Pépin. He typically served this in his restaurant La Potagerie in New York.
I was initially intimidated by the amount… Read more
I have recently been traveling to New Orleans quite a bit for the upcoming Mom 2.0 Summit, and there are so many traditional recipes that catch my attention while I am there. I have never really tried my hand at Cajun or Creole dishes. Even though my mother often makes these kinds of dishes, I steer clear because… Read more
I have never tried to make ossobuco and have always assumed the complexity of it would be overwhelming. But alas I gave it a shot, and I will tell you just how simple it was to do.
You see, the mere thought of bone marrow is what I think put me off. Not… Read more
The word soufflé brings an interesting mix of emotions when I hear it. They are delicate, fragile, an amazing treat to experience. They can be sweet or savory. They are risky, temperamental and hard to make. I’ve heard all the stories about unsuccessful soufflés at home – burns, collapses, and other tales of kitchen horror. It seems this amazing concoction… Read more
When I see Pasta “Frutti di Mare” on the menu you can bet I am ordering it, but to make it at home is a totally different story. I have always been a little nervous to make dishes that required fish and shellfish. I decided to face this fear and take on Frutti di Mare a popular multi-seafood dish along… Read more
