Tag: homemade

Do you believe in magic?

We’re talking serious culinary alchemy, folks… and it’s the perfect choice for any special occasion dinner. I’m going to be making this again for Valentine’s Day. (This just in from the Department of Understatements: I’m pretty sure my husband will approve.)  Continue Reading

Patience, confidence … and risotto

I’ve always heard that you should stir risotto constantly, but I found that to be somewhat exaggerated. Sure, each addition of broth should be stirred in, and you want to get things moving around the pan regularly – but don’t feel that you need to cement your feet next to the stove top for the duration.  Continue Reading

Surf and Turf – classic, elegant, simple

In my mind, surf and turf — that classic pairing of steak and lobster — is reserved for a restaurant. (A swanky one, with an old-school cool factor.) It’s definitely not the kind of thing I’d whip up on a Thursday night for the kiddos before soccer and basketball practice. But Valentine’s Day or another special occasion with my better half? Hmmmm… bring on the cattle and crustaceans!  Continue Reading

Step-by-step Steak Au Poivre

I love dining out: the elegant surroundings, courteous servers and of course, no dish duty. The thing is it’s cold — really cold! — here in Ohio and the thought of venturing out into the frigid, dark night on Valentine’s Day has me shivering in my wool sweater. So I thought this year we could …   Continue Reading