Monday, August 30, 2021

Herbs And Spices - Vanilla Sugar

A lot of European cookie recipes use vanilla sugar in place of vanilla extract. My mother would make a large canister in August in preparation for her cookie baking season (between Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas holidays).

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Open Greatroom (Dallas)

Open Greatroom Modern Kitchen Dallas

Side Dish - Spicy Black Bean Potato Salad

Glory Hole Portsmouth
Potato salad with a Texas flair - I get many requests to bring this to picnics. Nice blend of potatoes, black beans, green onions, bacon, and jalapenos. Sometimes I sprinkle dried crushed red hot peppers over top for color and taste.

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Pasta - Marius Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

An authentic Italian recipe and a welcome change to the predominantly acidic tomato sauce served in the States.

Pasta - Sukhothai Pad Thai

This dish can be made with shrimp, chicken or pork instead of tofu. Look for the more exotic items in the Asian foods section at your local grocery store. Adjust the pad Thai sauce ingredients to taste.

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Breakfast And Brunch - Poppy Seed Bread With Glaze

Almond, butter and orange flavorings distinguish this bread that has an especially stronger poppy seed component to set it apart.

Tiburon Residence (San Francisco)

Tiburon Residence Contemporary Staircase San Francisco

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Breakfast And Brunch - Yeast Waffles

These tender and crunchy yeasted waffles are mixed the night before and then rise overnight.

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Mudrooms (Boston)

Mudrooms Traditional Closet Boston

Side Dish - Braised Collard Greens

My Grandma Ollie-Belle made the best 'greens.' This recipe is as close to hers as I could come. The 'pot-liquor' is the key to great greens!! Serve with fresh green onions and black-eyed peas with rice.

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Catherine Dolen Associates (Dallas)

Catherine Dolen Associates Traditional Wine Cellar Dallas

Side Dish - Spinach Rice

Ballarat Booty
Even if you don't like spinach, you will love this creamy rice dish. Add more or less jalapeno peppers to your liking.

Friday, August 13, 2021

Salad - Honey Garlic Vinaigrette

I serve this every time I have friends over because I love getting all the praise! They rave about it! People love the contrast of the snappy garlic and the sweet honey - I'm sure you will too.

Bread - Sweet Potato Bread I

This will remind you of pumpkin bread, with its cinnamon, nutmeg and pecans. The flavor does differ, though, so be sure to give this recipe a try.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Houzz Tour American Traditional Warms Up A Melbourne Coastal Home (Melbourne)

Houzz Tour American Traditional Warms Up A Melbourne Coastal Home Traditional Home Office Melbourne

Soups Stews And Chili - Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup

Akron Dominatrix
Using 2% milk gives this rustic soup just a little bit of creaminess without all of the fat. You can easily make it vegetarian by substituting the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Breakfast And Brunch - Worlds Best Scones From Scotland To The Savoy To The Us

My grandmother is Scottish and her family made GREAT scones.... In search of the best scone recipe in the world I have adapted their recipe with my own touches and with the famous scone recipe from the world renowned Savoy hotel in London. I now believe I have adapted the BEST SCONE RECIPE IN THE WORLD!

Four Seasons Mod Wine Cave (Austin)

Four Seasons Mod Wine Cave Contemporary Wine Cellar Austin

Monday, August 9, 2021

Seafood - Warm Shrimp Salad

The gently sauteed shrimp are combined with butter lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, and shredded carrots, and then topped with your favorite dressing.

It S The Little Things That Make A House A Home

It S The Little Things That Make A House A Home Traditional Kids Other Metro

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Friday, August 6, 2021

Seabrook Island Custom Residence (Charleston)

Seabrook Island Custom Residence Traditional Porch Charleston

Cheese - Caesar Salad Supreme

The garlic croutons that top this classic salad are wonderful, as is the anchovy-infused, very creamy dressing.

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Bbq Grilling - Banh Mi Burgers

A marinated cucumber and carrot pickle mix tops off grilled pork burgers that have been flavored with sesame oil and ginger. The cucumber pickle mix is made ahead of time and marinated for several hours. The burgers are served on sesame seed buns for a southeast Asia-inspired treat.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Herbs And Spices - Basil Butter

Harlow Sex
Delicious basil flavored butter recipe. I love this tossed into hot pasta or on grilled veggies and corn on the cob.

Jennifer Post Designed Apartment At The Bath Club Miami Beach (Miami)

Jennifer Post Designed Apartment At The Bath Club Miami Beach Modern Bedroom Miami