This cassoulet from a Bon Appetit recipe was going to be photographed after we dug a large spoon into it, but events changed, we ended up bringing it to a neighbor get-together and it was gone in ten minutes! You’ll just have to take my word for it….the dish is ripe with flavor. 1 1 … Continue reading
Apple Turnovers
We made these turnovers using leftover pie dough. (see pie dough recipe) I’m going to post these turnovers using one filling, but we’ve also filled them with a cream cheese and fig spread combination (2 parts cream cheese, one part fig spread, mixed together in a bowl). The sky it the limit when it comes … Continue reading
Scallops With Grapefruit and Bacon
Serves 4 From Food and Wine magazine 1 large grapefruit 3 ounces bacon, cut into 1-by-1/4 inch matchsticks 1 1/4 pounds sea scallops (about 20) salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 minced onion 1/2 cup Sauvignon Blanc 2 Tbsp. drained capers 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1. Using a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all … Continue reading
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Serves 6 From the Gourmet Cookbook 4 cups cubed (3/4 inch) day-old Italian bread 1/2 stick (4 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, melted 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 Tsp. vanilla extract 1/8 Tsp. salt Toss bread with melted butter in a … Continue reading
Penne With Sausage and Saffron
4 Servings Recipe from La Cucina Italiana magazine fine sea salt 1/8 Tsp. crumbled saffron threads 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced onion (I used entire medium onion) 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 3/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound penne Bring a large pot of salted … Continue reading
2010 Hedges, Red Mountain
This outstanding Washington State wine, family estate grown and bottled, presents a blend of: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot 10% Syrah 3% Cabernet Franc 3% Malbec Little by little Washington State wines are winning me over. This inky, yet “Bordeaux like” wine is no exception. There are leather, blackberry and cherry notes. Its tannins are … Continue reading
Red Wine, White Wine, Fine Food Too! 