Imagine the preppy library of your dreams–navy blue walls, a roaring fireplace, worn leather chesterfield sofa, sconces lining the walls and a threadbare oriental rug…now, add some delicious food, a marvelously polite and charming waitstaff and the steady design hand of Ralph Lauren and you have the RL restaurant in Chicago. Located just off the [...]
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…but, let’s not call the whole thing off. I recently began a love affair–it’s serious, but not exclusive-with these French delights and I think it has long-term potential. Where have you delicious treats been hiding all my life? Well, never mind all that, I’m glad we finally met. I strongly recommend that you acquaint yourself [...]
Here’s a favorite of mine from–surprise, surprise–the Barefoot Contessa that is sure to please even the most finicky of your guests…enjoy! Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart Ingredients For the crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (14 crackers) 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 1/2 cup [...]
If butter got married to the best cheese you’ve ever tasted and they had a baby, it would taste like this: Vermont Creamery “Cremont” Cheese A mix of fresh cow’s and goat’s milk with a hint of fresh cream, the texture is light and the taste…sublime. You can find it at your local Whole Foods…perhaps [...]
Inspired by my recent trip to New Orleans and the absolutely delicious meal I enjoyed at Chef John Besh’s flagship, Restaurant August, I thought I’d share a recipe from his repertoire to warm you up this weekend. He appeared on The Martha Stewart Show a while back and made this dish during his visit and [...]
This is one of my favorites from Ina Garten–aka, the Barefoot Contessa–it can be found in her 2002 cookbook, Barefoot Contessa Family Style. It’s perfect for casual entertaining or family dinner and SOOOO delicious… Parmesan Chicken Ingredients 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly [...]
I’m not a *huge* fan of red wine, but I drank this (The Stump Jump Shiraz) last night while watching the Emmy’s and it was delicious. A great end-of-summer red–slightly sweet and light, it’s a treat and at around $10 a bargain to boot! And hey, the bottle is so attractive, even the non-drinkers can [...]
My favorite cocktail is a vodka gimlet. It’s four parts vodka and one part lime juice. When made well it’s slightly fizzy, a little tangy and deceptively delicious (easily allowing you to imbibe one too many). It’s often served in a double old-fashioned glass–preferably one with a thick bottom and a heavy, satisfying feeling in [...]