I have been playing around with fun, quick things to make-ahead for cocktail parties. Working with pre-made frozen puff pastry sheets couldn’t be easier. There are so many things you can do with these cocktail sticks. You can season them with hard cheeses, spice blends and savory jams, or make them into dessert sticks by […]
I love lamb burgers. Our friends at Lava Lake have a very fine ground lamb that is perfect for these burgers. This is an outstanding recipe that I serve along with homemade pita breads. If you’re thinking, “Is she insane? Why make pita bread by hand?”, I can assure you that it is far more […]
Chicago food writer and blogger Julie Ohara from A Mingling of Tastes came up with a great idea to honor Gourmet magazine. I hear there are few other bloggers hosting a tribute to Gourmet. I grew up on Gourmet. My mom bought it and for years I’ve ripped out recipes and saved them. This menu […]
Brian Yarvin set out on a quest to compile 100 dumpling recipes from around the globe. I wish I had this book during Chinese New Year. From reading his book and making the Turkish manti, I have discovered that it really pays off to make the dough fresh. You can use the wrappers from the store, […]
