Crab and Cabbage Salad

Dungeness Crab and Cabbage Salad Recipe

Dungeness Crab and Cabbage Salad is a very delicious and easy-to-make salad that features the outstanding Dungeness crab of the west coast.  Dungeness Crab and Cabbage Salad makes a great lunch … Continued

Saffron Threads

Saffron – Crocus Sativus – Spanish Saffron

  Saffron is the stigma of the crocus flower, which originally came from Asia Minor.  Saffron is called “zafran” in Spanish.   Today almost three-quarters of the world’s production of saffron … Continued

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Dungeness Crab Cakes Recipe

  These fantastic Dungeness Crab Cakes are fairly simple to make and are bursting with flavor – so savor the taste of fresh Dungeness Crab.  These also are great served as … Continued

Gourmet Crab Louie Salad

Crab Louie Salad History and Recipe

Today there are as many versions of this famous Crab Louie Salad as there are cooks.  Along with the tradition of seafood in many households, Crab Louis is among one … Continued

Crab Cakes with Tomato Corn Salad

Crab Cakes with Tomato Corn Salad Recipe

Make these delicious Crab Cakes with Tomato Corn Salad during your local crab season and use the best fresh ingredients you can find.  This crab dish is very easy to … Continued

Spanish Paella

Spanish Mixed Paella History and Recipe

A good bottle of wine, salad, and bread are all you need to make a terrific dinner with this wonderful Seafood Paella.  Spanish Mixed Paella is the perfect party dish … Continued

Honey Lavender Biscotti

Honey Lavender Biscotti Recipe

Honey Lavender Biscotti looks as pretty as they are delicious tasting!   Biscotti are traditionally served with a cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate.  They also make a delicious afternoon tea … Continued

Honey Butterball Cookies

Honey Butterball Cookies Recipe

  Honey Butterball cookies look similar to Russian Teacakes, Mexican Wedding Cakes, and Swedish Tea Cakes, but these are a softer cookie.  The addition of honey and dried cherries gives these … Continued

Fried Catfish Recipes

    Fried catfish is considered a quintessential southern dish along with southern fried chicken, sweet tea, and hushpuppies.  Once considered the “food of the Poor,” chefs around the country … Continued

close up of Stuffed Grape Leaves garnished with fresh lemon slices

Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Greek Dolmades Stuffed Grape Leaves (Greek Dolmades) are often served as part of a meze (appetizer) plate.  Too often they come from a can and are not fresh.  Homemade Greek … Continued

Egg Nog History

Egg Nog History

Eggnog literally means eggs inside a small cup.  It is used as a toast to ones health.  Nog is an old English dialect word (from East Anglia) of obscure origins … Continued

Vichyssoise Soup

Classic Vichyssoise Soup Recipe and History

 Leek and Potato Soup Vichyssoise Soup will be one of your favorite soup recipes as this is a delicious leek and potato soup that is so smooth and creamy!  A … Continued

Faux Gras vs Foie Gras

  No Geese Were Hurt In the Making Of This ‘Foie Gras’ Article by Shelly Banjo The Wall Street Journal Online – August 1, 2007   In short order, the status … Continued

High Tea lemon Cookies

High Tea Lemon Cookies Recipe

High Tea Lemon Cookies are what I call my signature cookies.  I used to take them to all my book signing for my first cookbook called What’s Cooking America.  I … Continued

Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies make a delicious and hearty cookie.  In fact, these cookies are phenomenal! This is an easy-to-make cookie that looks inviting on a holiday buffet table.  Also perfect to … Continued