Author Archives: Brenda
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 – 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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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 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 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















