Think of this as an antidote to all of the holiday-themed recipes being posted right now. And HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I whipped this up (well, maybe not whipped) as my contribution to an all-girl potluck supper Sunday night. Someone requested that I make a “healthy” mushroom lasagna and I thought, Shoot, I can just throw that together, [...]
This little appetizer really packs a punch—and it’s easy and special enough for any entertaining occasion. I whipped them up the other night for a little fundraiser and my guests were wowed, to say the least. Delicate, rare tuna sauced with a zingy wasabi mayo is a surprise presented in this bite-sized nibble.
Elements of the popular Tom Ka Gai soup from Thailand—coconut milk, cilantro, lime, and chile—are used as a marinade for these shrimp skewers. Serve them as an appetizer or on a bed of basmati rice as a main course.
BEST-OF-THE-MARKET COOKING PARTY
I really, really love parties. I love going to them and (hey, it’s my job) I love giving them. And I’m as lazy and overworked as you are. So this new age kind of collaborative cooking party has become my favorite way to entertain.
I invite 6 to 10 friends over to [...]
Consider making one of the elegant chocolate treats below for that special person who inspires you with feelings of love: Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Martinis.
Food grilled on a skewer is such a great idea that nearly every cuisine has a name for it— from kebabs to brochettes, shashlik or souvlaki. And people enjoy these little roasted bits of everything from lamb to eggplant in just as wide a variety of combinations.
I just pulled out my Thai Banana Crab Cake recipe for a party I’m planning next week and shuddered. Don’t get me wrong, it’s one of my all-time favorite recipes. But, the last time I prepared it…oh boy. Have you ever completely embarrassed yourself with a dish you served? Well I have, and it was with [...]
I had a few friends over for dinner last night. I made my Mole Poblano Chili, a winter salad, cornbread and Orange Panna Cotta with Bitter Caramel Sauce. The party was in honor of my foodie-houseguest Will, so he and I had planned to spend the day in the kitchen having fun.
My mother served a Pumpkin Chiffon Pie every Thanksgiving that was the highlight of the meal for me. So, I found great satisfaction in creating this variation on my childhood favorite. To my delight, my family and friends love it.
The flavors are pumpkin pie-ish with the tang of goat cheese and cream cheese to liven it up. I would serve this to a festive group all winter long for nearly any occasion. You don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving 2010!
I worked on chocolate bread pudding recipes for years before finally getting what I envisioned—this recipe. It’s crunchy-chewy on top with a molten chocolate texture underneath. Deelish!
