I first discovered edible flowers in Hawaii. I submit that nothing turns a plain salad into an event like flower petals. This is less a recipe and more of a concept. Any mix of green and anything from the list below. I love a light lemon vinaigrette, poppy seed or raspberry dressing. Edible Flowers: Calendula…
Royal Menu
I couldn’t let the Royal Wedding pass without paying homage to the Royal Menu. If the wedding was a dream, the luncheon and reception have to be heaven! As near as I can tell, pictures of the food must be a national secret as there are NO images on-line. Here are the menus and the…
Orange Beef Stir Fry
Part of the beauty of this dish is that is showcases low cost beef, turning it into a star. The marinade has plenty of acidity to tenderize normally tough stew meat. Any vegetables will do but here are my favorites. It is helpful to remember that while baking is science.. cooking is art. A dash…
Nightshade Free Taco Seasoning
True story.. I love Mexican food. The sad part is, all of the nightshades. Here is a pseudo-Mexican seasoning mix that will bring back taco Tuesday. Clove and ginger fool the tongue while garlic onion and green herbs round out the flavor. This makes a small jar of mix. I like to make it…
Butternut squash puree
Another mashed potato substitute. This is heavenly with chicken, pork or lamb. Not quite as sweet as sweet potato, play up it’s savory qualities with garlic and herbs. It whips up butter smooth and delicious. INGREDIENTS: 2-3 cups goat milk 1 butternut squash cut lengthways 2 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ½…
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