Compound Butter {Kitchen Basics}

Compound Butter {Kitchen Basics}

by | Jun 10, 2015 | Kitchen Basics, Sides

I grow lots of fresh herbs in pots and in my little garden. And when I say “lots,” I probably should say “more —way more— than I should. But I do love them so, and one of my favorite ways to make use of and extend the bounty is to make...
Pico de Gallo {Kitchen Basics}

Pico de Gallo {Kitchen Basics}

by | Jun 3, 2015 | Sides, Sips and Small Bites

This Pico de Gallo recipe is the same one that is made in thousands of Mexican households every day and it just couldn’t be any easier.  Once you learn to make your own, you will never, ever consider purchasing premade Pico again.  Trust me. Pico de...
Clarified and Browned Butters {Kitchen Basics}

Clarified and Browned Butters {Kitchen Basics}

by | May 27, 2015 | Kitchen Basics

It occurred to me recently that I may take too much for granted when discussing and/or preparing recipes and that I should, perhaps, explain some some of my directions and techniques a little more completely. In order to do that I am going to be a little more diligent...
Basic Drop Biscuits with Variations {Kitchen Basics}

Basic Drop Biscuits with Variations {Kitchen Basics}

by | Oct 14, 2014 | Breads

Is your mouth watering? Recently I was asked by THV 11’s This Morning to help their viewers celebrate National Biscuit Month.  Here’s my starring role in case you missed it.   But the real stars of the show were the biscuits and their cousins...