The secret to making delicious pies is in making a good crust. That is the reason most people don’t make pies; the crust can be very challenging. The crust recipe I’m going to share is one that I perfected many years ago. Don’t be discouraged. We all have to learn, and practice does make perfect.
Olive oil is not only a light and delicate addition to many wonderful dishes, it also is one of the most health-promoting types of oils available. Kathleen Hagan, creator of Olive Oil de Fino, a locally-made infused olive oil, says that if one is going to cook with oil, olive oil is the only way to go.
We’ve learned since grade school that our bodies have nutritional needs that we should try to meet every day: 2-4 servings of fruits, 3-5 servings of vegetables, 2-3 servings of dairy, etc. But what we may not have learned is that there are nutritional needs very specific to our genders. Men’s and women’s bodies are inherently different.
When you invite good friends and provide great tasting food and cocktails, you create an ambiance that will naturally start conversations and provide entertainment. Also remember to set the right mood with the right music for your event. Cocktails are a big part of the party. Have fun serving new & innovative cocktails or cocktails that match your party theme.
The oystermen who worked the estuary of Maryland’s Lynnhaven River kept a special barrel for the largest, choicest specimens they raked up from the waters of Chesapeake Bay. “For Mr. Brady,” read the label on the barrel, and when the catch was in, the oysters were iced down and loaded onto an express train bound for Manhattan and Charles Rector’s restaurant.
No tenderloin is complete without some great sauces. Complete your dish with these recipes.
Enjoy the perfect beef tenderloin with this recipe from Chef Cathy Zeis.
Enjoy a refined and classy taste with these Poached Salmon Tarts. Cooked in white wine and sprinkled with Dill, prepare it for your guests to get them all talking about your cooking.
This colorful and tasty appetizer has great presentation, and it is an excellent wonderment for the holidays.
Spice up standard raw oysters with this recipe by Chef Cathy Zeis. Makes a great cocktail party appetizer.