While it is true, I love a high temperature seared steak, I have always been bothered by paying $45-$60.00 for a steak on a plate. Sizzling as the plate may be, the old classic style of “Prime” meats has changed over to some serving choice, just no name change, leading guests to wonder- is it …
@Chefjudi We all look to see our zodiac sign every time we see a placemat in a Chinese Restaurant. This year, 2020 is the Yar of the Rat. No cooking with this rodent- just celebrated with coins and pictures. The true celebration is the dance of the dragon, the lighting of the Chinese lanterns and …
Chef Judi Holiday recipes picks Now that we have reached November, the recipes are flowing, getting us all ready for Thanksgiving, Hanukah, and Christmas. And all the tastes of the season. There will be no doubt cookie exchanges, turkey talk and open houses along with the big family meals. After 23 years of cooking Thanksgiving …
I love fall. The colors, the flavors, the cooling weather. Any one of these would inspire a cook to take out the rolling pin and apple peeler and start mixing the cinnamon and melted butter. If you ask me if I like to bake, I often say it depends on what season. Autumn is for …
Off the beaten path, but surely not to be missed, is a region of vine heaven. Aloft in rolling hills and mountains, with a daily flow of chill that introduces itself around 3:00 p.m., Paso Robles is ripe for great wines and wine makers, farmers and quaint towns, each gently hugging the area. Not …
Meet the Country’s Most talented Halloween Cake Maker and Award-Winning Culinary Pastry Artist She won The Food Network Halloween Challenge and is the mother of four lovely children. How does she do it all? Meet Pastry Chef Lyndsay from Jack Dusty at The Ritz Carlton. How hard was it to apply and be accepted into …
Keto and Paleo and garden-fresh common sense Personally, I have never been “skinny”. In fact, I have battled the muffin top and extra 30 pounds a food critic carries. I have however learned to balance using mostly a Paleo / South Beach kind of eating plan on those distinct days I am not in the …
Sparkling Mint Mojito Ingredients 5 oz Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime 1 ½ oz White rum 6 Mint leaves lightly muddled Splash of lime Directions Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a chilled tall glass. Garnish with a lime slice. Ginger Sage Cocktail SERVINGS: 8-10 INGREDIENTS 1 bottle of …
Recently, I received a notice about a culinary conference in Sweden that was judiciously tracing the history of culinary trends, 1950 to present to 50 years hence. And yet, while Americans’ dining trends may be quite different than Nordic diets, there is some valuable, overlapping practices. Diners, everywhere, are all but demanding to be more …
Welcome to our fall edition. With the air cooling and parts of the country mesmerized by the splendor of autumn colors, my kitchen turns to its own colorful display of braising pots, baking and roasting pans and bowls of apples, jars of apple butter and cranberries and. cinnamon sticks. My oven has already started the …
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