Foodie Tips & Tidbits

Cold winter months are perfect for nesting in the kitchen and cooking up some tummy warming, yummy dishes for the family. What could be more timeless and appreciated than a pot of chicken and dumplings? Well, maybe a beef stew, but the creamy deliciousness of the chicken base and satisfying denseness of dumplings is hard to beat. It may take …

Food and dining have come a long way since the retro days as this dated recipe for Milk Chicken vividly and near nauseously proves.  Not only is the entire concept of this dish off-putting but the verbiage lacks a certain finesse we modern day gastronomes have grown accustomed to. Granted, there are many diners and purveyors of European inspired dishes …

My, how the lowly Brussels sprout has risen from the veggie sure to turn up noses and turn off palates to the increasingly popular menu item at some of the finest restaurants in the world. The little cabbages have even become darn near a staple at holiday dinner tables of late. These luscious Brussels sprout latkes are perfect for any …

*Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer. We won’t go until we get some- There must be a reason so many minstrels have sung praises to the traditional  Christmas Figgy pudding, the origins of which date back to 16th century England.  The carolers in the classic Christmas standard, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”, clamor for this …

I’ve always loved Brussels sprouts: those delectable little cabbages. In the past decade they’ve come into their own in a wide variety of ways. Here’s a nice little twist to roasted Brussels.   Smashed Brussels With Garlic and Parmi Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons olive oil Three to four garlic cloves chopped 1 pinch red pepper flakes Course …