Oysters Dunbar. If you know what I’m talking about, simply hearing the name of the dish is enough to make you salivate. Corinne Dunbar’s in New Orleans was a special place — a restaurant...
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Omelettes for Supper
Eggs for supper? Ask the French -- an omelette is an outstanding idea. Cremini mushrooms, green onions, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese make this omelette a perfect light supper, accompanied by an arugula...
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Potato Ragout with a Watercress & Endive Salad
Ah, the French ragout. Be still my heart.
A ragout is simply a stew, with or without meat, and this one is perfect for summer new potatoes, and wonderful with a green salad with a...
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Addictive: West Texas Steak Rub
This comes from my many trips to the Big Bend region of Texas. I've been making this steak rub for well over twenty years now, and it's a favorite staple in my spice cupboard....
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Chili Rubbed Salmon with Crispy Skin
Quick, yummy, and good for you! It checks all the boxes for me :-) . I really love this homemade chili rub -- it's full of flavor, but with just a hint of sweetness....
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Tagliatelle with Mushrooms
Good Italian pasta is all about a small set of outstanding ingredients. Here fresh mushrooms, tomato paste, and white wine provide a rich counterpoint to fresh tagliatelle....
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A Kolache Kind of Morning
It's a Texas thing, bordering on obsession in some parts of the state. Good kolaches are amazing: yeasty and tender, a resilient bread that's light, buttery, and oh-so-slighty sweet....
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