Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup

October 6, 2009.   Categories Comfort Food, Poultry, Slowcooker / Crockpot, Soups.

Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup

Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup How is that for a nice long name for a really basic soup?  I made this today at 6:00 AM for my son who has the flu… hence the “slightly” Southwestern.  He’s only 4 and doesn’t yet appreciate spicy foods.  This recipe is so simple and well…. simple, I almost didn’t write about it.  However, when I took a bite I quickly...

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Rima’s Grilled Lamb Chops with Rose Jam, Mint Pesto and Pearl Couscous

October 5, 2009.   Categories Chef Rima Olvera, Contributing Chefs, Mediterranean, Smoking / Grilling.

Rima’s Grilled Lamb Chops with Rose Jam, Mint Pesto and Pearl Couscous

Rima’s Lamb Chops with Rose Jam, Mint Pesto and Pearl Couscousby Chef Rima Olvera of “Duet” www.rimaolvera.com There are lots of great recipes and just as many chefs . . . but how often do you truly come across a chef so gifted that their recipes are truly unique and original?  Perhaps you may find someone who is truly the master of a certain style or region but how often do you find someone who has mastered numerous...

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Prawn and Scallop Ceviche with Heirloom Tomatoes

October 5, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Gluten Free Recipes, Light / Healthy, Salads, Seafood, Summer.

Prawn and Scallop Ceviche with Heirloom Tomatoes

Prawn and Scallop Ceviche with Heirloom Tomatoes Recipe and Photo by Chef David Wells – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com When I am looking for fresh and delicious recipes that focus on health and nutrition as well as culinary wonderment, I turn to Chef David Wells or Grandma Dave.  I’ve known Dave more than twenty years and have enjoyed every moment of our friendship.  During those years, I’ve...

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Shiitake Mushroom Tartines with Cheddar Fondue

October 4, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Contributing Chefs, Fabulous Side Dishes, Vegetarian.

Shiitake Mushroom Tartines with Cheddar Fondue

Shitake Mushroom Tartines with Cheddar Fondue baby arugula & escarole hearts with lemon vinaigrette Recipe and Photo by Viviane Bauquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com Social marketing websites like Twitter and Facebook continue to amaze me.  I’ve “met” or should I say, have virtually met some of the most creative and passionate people.  And every once and awhile someone really special comes along who...

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Slow-Cooker Chicken with White Wine, Tarragon, and Cream

September 24, 2009.   Categories Poultry, Slowcooker / Crockpot.

Slow-Cooker Chicken with White Wine, Tarragon, and Cream Recipe by Cook’s Countrywww.cookscountry.com If cremini mushrooms (a.k.a. baby bellas) are unavailable, substitute portobello mushroom caps, cut into 1-inch pieces. Fresh tarragon, unlike its dried counterpart, has a distinctive anise-like flavor that is crucial in this dish. Serves 6 6 split bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (10 to 12 ounces each), or 12 bone-in, skin-on...

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