Pineapple Glazed Chicken with Jalapeno Salsa

March 30, 2010 By 3 Comments

There is something about spring that makes you smile.  I love the light when I get home, I love the sun and the warm weather.  Last weekend I became a mad woman decorating my patio and cleaning the grill. In the latest issue of Bon Appetit I saw this recipe for Pineapple Glazed Chicken.  As I don’t eat meat I am always looking for new ways to make chicken.  Maybe that explains the overabundance of chicken recipes on this site.  I try many recipes that never make it on this site but this one is a new favorite.  The sweet [...]

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Union Square Bar Nuts

March 29, 2010 By 2 Comments

I made these Union Square Bar Nuts as part of my recent Oscar party. They are coated with butter, brown sugar, rosemary and a bit of cayenne pepper for that extra kick. They are considered the best bar nuts in New York. Every day at 4:45 they come out of the oven warm and straight to the bar. Even Giada shared her love for these on the Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” show. This mix is extremely addictive.  Don’t say I didn’t warn you.  Thankfully they shared the recipe so that you don’t have to be in [...]

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Fusion Risotto

March 17, 2010 By 2 Comments

It is almost summer like weather here in Orange County. Coming home and having it light out is so nice, I love this time of year.   It feels like we have skipped spring and are into summer.  Tonight I made Fusion Risotto for the first time in a very long time.  I was introduced to a version of this at a class I took when I first became a personal chef. This risotto has a hint of the caribbean with the red curry paste and paprika.  It is slightly sweet with a hint of heat.  I add in peppers and [...]

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Indonesian Ginger Chicken with Peanut Satay Sauce

March 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Pm Lounge Dallas It is time change this weekend and I can’t wait for spring and summer. Today it is a beautiful and sunny day. Did you remember to turn that clock forward? Spring means it is  time to grill and I immediately thought of Indonesian Ginger Chicken.  When I was catering this was a popular appetizer.  The Satay Sauce is sweet and spicy. If you want to serve individually take small plastic or glass cups.  Place a tablespoon of the sauce in the bottom and serve on a small skewer standing up in the glass.

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Meyer Lemon Budino

March 13, 2010 By 1 Comment

This weekend Southern California warmed up to 80 degrees.  It felt very springy and with a big bowl of lemons sitting on my counter I went in search of a “light” lemony (is that a word?) dessert. I found a Meyer Lemon Budino on Epicurious.com. Budino is the Italian word for pudding.  I had never heard of a lemon budino but it looked good. The budino’s I have had are more pudding like where this is more like a pudding cake.  It is a light and airy dessert bursting with the flavor of Meyer Lemons.  It is good both cold [...]

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Chocolate Pecan Bars

March 8, 2010 By 3 Comments

Before I talk about these Chocolate Pecan Bars let me tell you why it’s been quiet here. This weekend I finally resurfaced in my kitchen.  Two weeks ago my little Max had knee surgery. I learned the challenges of working full time and caring for a puppy that is suddenly contained.  Today, the sutures came out and only a month more of containment. Are you wondering what brought me back into the kitchen?  My favorite yearly event, the Oscars.  I am movie buff from a movie crazed family.  Which is ironic since I wasn’t  allowed to see many movies growing [...]

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