I often make a citrus and thyme roasted chicken. It is easy, quick, and requires little attention. I like to have the chicken in the refrigerator for sandwiches or a quick snack. If friends drop in, pull out cold chicken and serve it with some sharp cheddar cheese, bread, and perhaps some pickles. It makes [...]
Limoncello is a great way to finish a meal, especially on a hot summer’s day. This is an easy dessert and is best made a day in advance so it has time to set up properly. This may be more French as they have been making creme desserts for ever. However, the Limoncello makes it [...]
Your friends and family will be absolutely impressed when you make oysters Rockefeller for them. This is an old dish from Antoine’s in New Orleans. The dish gets its name from the sauce which is so wonderfully rich. They say it is as rich as John D. Rockefeller was in his day. I serve this [...]
Any time of year is great to roast a chicken. It is easy, inexpensive, and your guests will love it. I roast a chicken about once a week. This way I have a great meal and plenty of left-overs for sandwiches or soup. My favorite way to roast a chicken is to stuff the cavity [...]
A wonderful foundation for your kitchen stores is a stock. Beef and chicken stock are used the most and amazingly simple to make at home. Once you have made your own stock you will wonder why you ever bought the canned or boxed stuff. The great thing about making stock is that it is a [...]
