by Brian | Apr 18, 2017 | Recipes, Uncategorized
In 50 Great Curries of Thailand, Vatcharin Bhumichitr offers this Thai classic with a western twist. Here the duck is roasted in a “Western Way.” The duck can be served with pasta, potatoes or salad. If you were in Thailand, then the dish would come with rice or...
by Brian | Dec 30, 2016 | Recipes
This is a long week sandwiched between holidays on the Sundays at either end. It’s a busy time and one where we want to share grand food with friends and families. We had this dish for Christmas Eve and I heartily recommend it for any day during the rest of...
by Brian | May 17, 2016 | Recipes
Graham Elliot is man pursuing many avenues: TV cooking shows, his restaurants. And now he’s an author with the book Cooking Like a Master Chef. My Huffington Post review is here. Here’s a dish taken from his restaurant, with its two stars, and translated...
by Brian | May 14, 2016 | Recipes
Is there an ingredient you cannot resist? Oh, you cannot say chocolate here. None of us can resist chocolate. No, name something savory and little elegant. For me, it is duck. Show me a duck recipe and I’m ready to cook. Yesterday I published a cookbook review...
by Brian | Apr 24, 2016 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
When acclaimed author James Peterson wrote The Duck Cookbook he seemed to have a penchant for Mexican recipes. Here he uses his favorite chiles: chihuacle negro. Yes, I had not heard of them before, either. If you cannot find them, then you can use other dried chiles...