This is probably the most popular soup in the world. Of course there are many versions in different countries and cultures all over. Basic chicken soup is pretty simple and inexpensive to make and learn how to master. The most important ingredient no matter what version you make is, well […]
This is a delicious chicken soup that really shows off the delicate flavor of the leeks. You can make this soup with regular chicken stock but the flavor is much better if you make the base stock with the tops of the leeks and the chicken legs. You can make […]
For me nothing beats a roast chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and a tossed salad. When somebody asks me what I would like for my birthday dinner, I answer: roast chicken – every time. I do enjoy oysters, lobster, steaks, sushi and a lot of other luxurious and special foods […]
Using a brine to infuse flavor in food has been practiced for a very long time, corned beef and ham are 2 examples of everyday food that gets brined. Pickled vegetables and fish as well as poultry are also brined, cured or marinated in this manner. The main reason for […]
One of the best parts of cooking in a restaurant or working with food in general is that you get to experience many seasonal items as well as holiday foods and traditions from many cultures. Matzo ball soup or chicken soup with matzo balls is typical for several Jewish holidays. […]
This soup originated in India a long time ago and was spread to all parts of the world during the British colonial times, which is why there are so many different versions of the recipe. The original was a vegetable soup with dried peas and no cream. During colonial times, […]
As I look for food inspiration during the cold and dark days of February there is often talk of Mardi Gras. It is the carnival in New Orleans that takes place the week before Ash Wednesday and lent. New Orleans is known for great food, particularly the Cajun and Creole […]
I love fried Buffalo wings that you get out at a restaurant of bar. Unfortunately most of us do not have a fryer at home and if we do and use it, the house often smells and you waste a lot of oil. Here is a recipe for baked wings. […]
This is a variation of regular chicken stock. It is very useful in many recipes calling for beef or veal stock. When you need a sauce for game, roast lamb or any dark sauce for a roast you can use this recipe. The recipe is almost the same as regular […]
Chicken stock is the foundation for countless recipes, including soups, stews and sauces. Good, properly made chicken stock is why the restaurant preparation tastes so special. There are usually big cauldrons of stock simmering for hours in the back of restaurants with scrap bones and vegetable trim. You can save […]
Welcome! I have been cooking professionally and for fun over 40 years and love it as ever. I would like to share some of the things I have learned over the years as well as some of the miscues.