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Thai Chicken Noodle Soup/ Chicken Khao Soi
Do you love Thai cuisine? I might go as far as to say it is one of my favorites. The first time I tasted it, it was the soup that won my heart. Don’t let the complex flavors of Thai soups fool you....
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Irish-Style Soda Bread with Fennel
What butter and whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for. Irish proverb No matter what your ethnic heritage, everyone is a little Irish on St. Patricks Day. Once a year we bust out the green,...
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Cauliflower Soup w/ Bacon and Blue Cheese
”Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” Mark Twain This elegant member of the cabbage family is an under appreciated vegetable. Roasted it takes on a nutty flavor, raw it...
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Rosy-Pickled Eggs
It seems whenever I mention pickled eggs, people’s thoughts seem to drift to that jar of white vinegar housing hard-cooked eggs found in many neighborhood bars. They always appear to have been there...
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ChickenTikka Masala
While I have been cooking Indian food for years, it remains an exotic option for many, reserved for those times when you eat out or pick up take-out for home. Being who I am, I found it necessary to...
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Braised Short Ribs
This is a monumental day of celebration for me. First of all it is my birthday and a milestone one at that. In addition it is the first anniversary of “Queen Jeannes Cuisine.” I cannot believe it...
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Empanada w/ Apple & Sweet Potato
Craving that feeling of anticipation you get when you smell something sweet baking in the oven? You know what I’m talking about. Who hasn’t burned their mouth on hot apple pie or fruit crisps...
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Linguine alla Carbonara–Bacon and Eggs for Dinner
The salty rich pairing of eggs and bacon are most often thought of for breakfast but this sumptuous and creamy recipe (no cream added by the way) offers up a dish fit for dinner and is sure to please...
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Think cauliflower is a bland vegetable? Delicious and impressive, this recipe will alter your thinking and I know it will make its way onto your list of favorites. The name of this elegant member of...
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Roasted Chicken w/ Ramps and Potatoes
We have seen the daffodils come and go, the tulips are blooming and the lilac bushes are covered in buds just waiting to burst open and perfume the air. Do you know what that means? That’s right!...
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Ramp and Potato Soup
I am back after a week of visiting my family on the East Coast. It seems a bit more like Spring there with the azaleas in full bloom, the rhododendron flowering and herbs growing robustly in the...
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Kitchen Improv/ Culinary Jazz
What for dinner? Sometimes you just don’t have time to plan or shop and when asked that question, you are suddenly struck mute and your brain draws a blank. When this happens to me, I improvise. I...
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Cheese Grits w/ Poached Egg/ New Beginnings
Wow! What a month it has been. Spring always brings a lot of chores and clean up from the Winter. We look forward to it and then work like crazy to make things nice again. It is a vicious cycle...
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Savory Parmesan Rosemary Waffles w/ Olive Oil—Favorite Things
Having taught culinary class for 13 years, you can imagine I have answered numerous questions. One of the most frequent inquiries is about olive oil. What to use, what is your favorite, how do you...
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Passing on Family Recipes &Traditions
My heart is full of joy as I share the summer visit with my daughter and her two children. If you follow my blog you know I hold family close to my heart and value the times we spend together. My...
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Strawberries—Making the Connection from Farm to Table
Much is said about “farm to table” these days. It is a big trend in the food world and a growing number of restaurants are committed to sourcing locally so their customers have the freshest and best...
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Raffetto Family Antipasto–Preserving Traditions
This has truly been the Summer of family for us. Children, grandchildren, long-lost cousins and girlfriends have graced us with their presence and enriched our lives. The memories of my childhood,...
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Farmers Market Frenzy—Grilled Corn w/ Herb Butter
The thrill of the hunt is just one of the attractions waiting for you at your local Farmers Market. Among others is the connection to the growers and the discovery of many beautiful and colorful...
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Corn Chowder w/ a twist—Sweet Corn Transformed
We are in the height of sweet corn season and I awoke with the thought of corn chowder. There is something about layering flavors that result in a complex yet simple dish that really turns me on. I...
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Become a Better Cook—10 Essential Ingredients
Everyone who cooks is always on the lookout for simple things they can do to improve their cooking. For the most part, some of the tips that yield the biggest impact are things such as: knife skills,...
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