Herb and Spice Blends

Herb and spice blends are real time savers in the kitchen, whether you make your own (much cheaper) or buy them. Recipes below     If you feel you wouldn’t use the more obscure leftover herbs & spices for anything … Continue reading

Guacamole Salsa Verde

I love guacamole, but am concerned about the calories, so I lightened it up with a Mexican vegetable (really a fruit) called the tomatillo.  Tomatillos are really interesting; the plants look a lot like tomato plants, but empty papery husks … Continue reading

Tomato Bruschetta

What is better than fresh, ripe, sweet, delicious tomatoes, light dressed in a bit of fruity olive oil and balsamic vinegar and perfumed with fresh basil sitting atop a crunchy garlic laced slice of bread.  I know, it almost sounds … Continue reading

Truffled Risotto with Wild Mushrooms

This version of risotto doesn’t involve nearly as much stirring as the classic recipe and is every bit as good. You can use the basic technique to make any flavor risotto.  I made the recipe in class and had forgotten … Continue reading

Pasta with Mushrooms and Pea Shoots

I started a Facebook page to go with my website a couple weeks ago called Creative Tips & Techniques to make Everything Delicious. Since then I have changed the name of the website, but feel they are close enough. Well, I digress. … Continue reading

Blazing Crab Cakes and Tartar Sauce

I love crab cakes, but am usually disappointed when I order them out.  I like jumbo lumps of crab meat held together with a light but flavorful binder and a crisp crust and who doesn’t?  I am really annoying this … Continue reading