My Compliments to the Chef
I was 4 ½-years-old when I first said, “Please give by compliments to the chef.” My mom and I went out for lunch a lot and I heard her say […]
Caesar’s Salad
The first bite of crisp and crunchy romaine lettuce, the Parmesan, croutons not out of a box and the sublime dressing blending lemon, egg and anchovies sort of defies description. […]
Portuguese Chicken
My mom’s recipe notebooks are a time capsule, reflecting not just popular dishes of the day, but also how she evolved as a cook. Lots are in her beautiful cursive […]
Soufflés: The Fleeting Beauty Dish
There are some dishes, that when ready, always seem to amaze those who’ll eat it and the one who made it. I put soufflés in that category – you just […]
Caldo de Queso y Papa
I realize the Tucson definition of a “chilly winter evening” might not be as chilly as evenings in other locales. I also readily admit I’m a winter wimp – anything […]
