Saffron Lemon Rice

I love the golden color of this rice.  The lemon and delicate saffron goes beautifully with fish and chicken.   INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of long grain rice 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock (or vegetable stock) 1/4 teaspoon of saffron 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric 1/8 teaspoon of white pepper 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3 whole…

Grilled Shrimp on Cauliflower Couscous with a Miso Broth

Grilled Shrimp on Cauliflower Couscous with a Miso Broth This is an adaptation of a dish I fell in love with while on business in Salt Lake.  The original dish was scallop which I adore but they can be hard to find in landlocked middle Tennessee.  Shrimp are easier to come by.  If you adore…

Saffron Seafood Stew

Saffron Seafood Stew Here is a little known fact, I once went on Master Chef and this is what I made for the judges!   It didn’t get me on the show but it is a favorite in our home. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 stalks of chopped celery 1…

Seafood Stock

Stock is inexpensive to make and far superior to anything that comes from a package.  I save vegetable scraps, bones and seafood shells to make stock as I need it. I store my scraps in the freezer until I have enough to make a good batch of stock.  One made, the stock refreezes beautifully for…

Fig Balsamic Reduction Sauce

Fig Balsamic Reduction Sauce Figs are a beautiful yet under utilized fruit in American cuisine.  Their sweetness makes a perfect complement to pork. Consider with pork chops and pork tenderloin.  It also makes a lovely crostini topping with goat cheese! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh figs 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of ruby port 2…