Goat Cheese Quiche

The goal was to recreate Tom Fleming's quiche from Crossroads Diner in Dallas. I missed the mark, but was impressed with the lightness in the custard. The bacon and goat cheese brought it back down to earth. Upon reflection I thought that spinach, kale or chard might be a nice addition then it hit me to add caramelized onions next time.

Two slices packed and ready.

Dairy Bread

This bread toasts beautifully and tastes great.

Chicken Salad

Herbed chicken breast, grapes, apples and walnuts served over baby arugula.

Late Winter Ladie's Luncheon

Today I catered a luncheon for my mother and some of her high school classmates. The menu:

Salad of romaine, rio grapefruit & sweet onion topped with fennel dressing and toasted pistachios

Lamb with red wine, fig & shallot reduction

Oven roasted herbed fingerling & red potatoes

Green beans

Onion pudding

Danish pastry

It was an easy task since my only stipulation was no seafood. You want your food to lend itself to people enjoying time spent with friends. I would call a 3 hour lunch a success.

Pappa Al Pomidoro

With the cold weather a hearty chili sounds good but it takes a good day to prepare and the weather will be warmer by the time the chili has rested and be ready to eat. So, today I am making a tomato basil soup recipe from Ina Garten’s “Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics” cookbook. The soup is topped with fresh Parmesan, ciabatta croutons, pancetta and roasted basil leaves. This sounds perfect and I am anxious to try it. Let me know if you would like to try it too!

Happy New Year!

Wednesday: Slow Roasted Burgundy Beef, Oven Roasted French Fries, Lemon Pepper Cookies

Thursday: Cajun Spiced Black Eyed Peas & Smoked Ham Confit, Beef & Cabbage Soup, Orange Layer Cake

Friday: Roasted Poblano Peppers stuffed with a savory blend of beef, pork, goat, corn & cojito cheese plus topped with a touch of cojito cheese and crema.

Monday: Broccoli, Ham and Garlic Spaghetti

Week of December 28th

Food for the week of New Year's Day:
Fresh Black Eyed Peas
Steamed Broccoli
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Beef Brisket
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Cranberry Jello

Happy Holidays

The gift of love is the greatest gift that you can give or receive.

Warm wishes to you and yours.