RECIPE 40: Apple Galette

RECIPE 40: Apple Galette

                        -= Exported from BigOven =-                             Apple Galette Here’s Chef Christopher Hille’s take on a tart he had at Chez Panisse in Berkeley. Recipe By: Bon Appetit magazine, September 2006, page 158 Serving Size: 8 Cuisine: Main Ingredient: Categories: Bon Appetit Magazine, Desserts…

HAPPY MOUTH — September 2007

HAPPY MOUTH — September 2007

This evening, members of the HAPPY MOUTH SUPPER CLUB met to dine at Wendy’s selection, HUGO RESTAURANT in Oakley (it occupys the old Pho Paris site since they moved to Covington). Wendy & I discovered HUGO when we sampled their shrimp & grits at Chefapalooza,…

RECIPE 41: Artichoke Ravioli with Tomatoes

RECIPE 41: Artichoke Ravioli with Tomatoes

                        -= Exported from BigOven =-                    Artichoke Ravioli with Tomatoes If you’re going to take the time to make fresh pasta, you want to know the dish is worth your while … and these ravioli definitely fit the bill. They’re even better with…

RECIPE 42: Betty's Spaghetti

RECIPE 42: Betty's Spaghetti

                        -= Exported from BigOven =-                           Betty’s Spaghetti This is Thomas Keller’s exuberantly updated version of a dish often prepared by his mother, Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Keller, during his childhood. Recipe By: Saveur magazine, January 2007, page 43 Serving Size: 4 Cuisine: Main…

HAPPY MOUTH — October 2007

HAPPY MOUTH — October 2007

On Wednesday, October 17, 2007, several of the members of the HAPPY MOUTH SUPPER CLUB met for a delicious, inexpensive dinner at SHANGHAI MAMA’S (scroll down on their site for the menu) in downtown Cincinnati. It was my month to select. Based on the wonderful…

CULINARY: Pigall’s night — Oct. 13 2007

CULINARY: Pigall’s night — Oct. 13 2007

On Saturday, October 13, 2007, only a couple days after returning from a wonderful week of vacation in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera (report coming soon), I worked at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s. When I arrived, I was greeted warmly and asked immediately if I was there all…

RECIPE 43: Spinach Arancini

RECIPE 43: Spinach Arancini

                      -= Exported from BigOven =-                            Spinach Arancini Recipe By: Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello. Episode #MO1B03 Serving Size: 7 Cuisine: Italian Main Ingredient: Categories: Appetizers -= Ingredients =- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 ea Onion ; Finely Minced 3 cloves Garlic ;…