Some time ago, I enjoyed the so-called L’Explorateur cheese at Chef Cantu’s restaurant Moto in Chicago. I don’t remember the details, but I thought perhaps, it included white chocolate. So, for my dessert, I combined a half a wheel of Explorateur cheese with half a bar of good white chocolate. I served that mixture opposite strawberries. Sublime!
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Jun16
Halibut with Bacon
Last night I made a delicious halibut recipe. In bacon fat, I cooked the well-seasoned fish with diced tomato. To the hot pan, I finished the fish in the oven after adding EVOO, garlic, lemon zest, and finally, chopped basil. The fish was garnished with bacon pieces. Exquisite.
Filed in: In the Kitchen
Jun2
“Fruit” Birthday Meal
A friend of ours recently had another birthday; last year, we themed the “color” referenced in her name: red. This year, the theme was less specific, but centered around the bounty of fruit. I hope you enjoy these Messy Chef creations—whether it’s your birthday, or not! Salad with Blueberries This salad was simple, yet delicious. Rich, strong […]
Filed in: In the Kitchen
May30
Grocery Wars
Richmond has several places to buy foodstuffs, and the choices are only getting tonier with Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s coming to the far west-end by 2009. This article from Richmond magazine covered some of the details. (via RVA news (link)
Filed in: In the Kitchen
May26
BLT Salad
Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad Applewood smoked bacon, sliced, crisped Fried Onions Grape Tomatoes, sliced Romaine salad mixture Honey mustard, EVOO, balsamic vinegar Feta Cheese Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and onions with dressing, add bacon on top.
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