Month: November 2020

Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette

Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette

I first discovered this recipe when I was working in a small Cajun-Creole-cubby restaurant in Nobb Hill, San Francisco. The chef was just as robust and dynamic as his menu. As his Sous-Chef, I was making his dressings, sauces, and various recipe accoutrements that he 

Bacon, Onion & Fig Jam

Bacon, Onion & Fig Jam

I love a good grilled hamburger! Sometimes that burger has got to be above and beyond! I’m talking better than a pub or up-scale diner burger. It’s a wanton desire for something better, bougie and bold. Caramelized onions are a good start…thick-cut bacon helps…sharp, bold 

Cannoli Pound Cake

Cannoli Pound Cake

Finding little cakey treasures is such a joy! This recipe was buried deep in my recipe annex. I dusted it off and made it. But, it was missing something. It needed accessories! So, I tried it with a sweet and salty pistachio topping, mimicking the 

Chewy Molasses Cookies

Chewy Molasses Cookies

There are few recognizable smells that map to a point in time. The aromas of warm cinnamon and ginger, browned butter wafting through the air, clearly mean Fall is here! This is my absolute favorite time of year. A time of transition, a time to 

Bacon, Bleu & Onion Soda Bread

Bacon, Bleu & Onion Soda Bread

I heard a funny saying recently….”no one under the age of 40 eats bread anymore!” I laughed at the sincerity of that statement. Amid the gluten-free, low carb, KETO craze, there lies a primal longing for beautifully baked bread. It’s part of our ancestral DNA…it’s