Crispy and Delicious Wonton Recipe
I think in a past life, I must have been Chinese because I tell ya, I cant eat enough Chinese food. I love it all. Mu Shu Chicken, Sezchuan Eggplant, Fried Rice, Eggrolls and one of my absolute favs – Wontons. I love them in soup and I especially love them crispy.
Cornish Hens: Little Birds with BIG Flavor
Theres just something so different and delicious about a roasted Cornish Hen compared to a regular roasted chicken.
My Favorite New Recipe: Leek Gratin
Have you ever gone into the supermarket and seen those things that look like giant scallions? Well, thats a leek. Only this onion on steroids doesnt taste anything like a scallion, but a refined, subtle, mild, delicate, clean tasting onion. They are fabulous in soups, fish dishes, braised, blanched, poached or in this case made into a gratin.
Ten Great Kitchen Gadgets
Every year I compile a list of my top ten favorite kitchen gadgets and tools and forward it an email to all of my family and friends this holiday season is no exception, only Im sharing it with all of you wonderful and kitchen savvy mamas out there.
Pomegranates: The Mighty Red Miracle Fruit
I was staring out my kitchen window this morning and looking out at my pomegranate tree – it’s so pretty and it’s actually overflowing with fruit! I love this time of year when it’s in full season. So I went outside, climbed up on my stepstool and picked a few of them. It takes a little bit of work to get those deliciously sweet and tart seeds out of the fruit, but whether you do it in a bowl of cold water or cut them open and take them out one by one… it’s seriously worth it!