by pmyrick | Oct 7, 2016 | Breakfast, Brunch
It seems like it took me forever to learn how to poach an egg. I studied all the techniques and tips that abound on the internet, but somehow, they always turned out as a mess that resembled egg drop soup. To make matters worse, the yolks were either undercooked or...
by pmyrick | Oct 6, 2016 | Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course, Vegetarian
Here’s a very flavorful and quick brunch or weekend breakfast dish: Tomato, Onion And Smoked Paprika Sauce With Poached Eggs. After trying to make shakshouka (shirred eggs in tomato sauce) several times and being totally frustrated by gelatinous, underdone egg...
by pmyrick | Oct 5, 2016 | Appetizer, Snack, Vegetable, Vegetarian
Here’s a very simple appetizer idea — radishes, feta cheese, crusty bread and butter. It’s pretty, healthy and great for those folks who like to nibble on a bit of this-and-that. Spread some butter on the bread, add a piece of cheese, sprinkle a...
by pmyrick | Oct 4, 2016 | Chicken, Entree
Break out the Dutch oven and make hearty balsamic roasted chicken and sausage for dinner on a chilly autumn evening. It’s a one-pot meal since there are potatoes, carrots, onions and even some roasted garlic cloves to spread on crusty bread. Balsamic Roasted...
by pmyrick | Oct 2, 2016 | Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetable
The very mention of aspic (think savory jello) turns most people completely off, not to mention it is a very old fashioned dish that was being served in the time of Downton Abbey. But when done correctly, tomato aspic is like having a flavorful, cool, velvety,...