Grilled plank salmon is my “go to” summer barbeque dish. Why you may ask? And my jaunty response will be, “ease, flavor and hardly any clean up.” What more could you ask for when barbequing? … [Read more...]
Plum Sauce with Curried Chicken
What to do with all the plums in my refrigerator? Pie? Jam? Cobbler? No I want them with my chicken. What’s a broad to do? … [Read more...]
Thai Beef Salad
In a preview of coming attractions here is the first in what will be a series of cooking videos starring me, Jude, occasionally Mz. Riz and others as we cook, talk and eat. I keep reminding myself there has to be a first time. I now know how hard it is to be in FRONT of the camera. I'm sure I'll improve. Hope you enjoy. … [Read more...]
Spicy Shrimp with Orzo
The Two Broads pantry reflects our very different backgrounds and tastes as well as our common bonds. Cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric flavor Mz. Riz's family meals, while garlic, onions and a variety of pastas are mainstays in mine. Yet, no meal would be complete without vinegar and Thai garlic sauce for Mz. Riz. So this dish is a perfect blending of our cultural … [Read more...]
Braised Chicken a la Suzanne Goin–Delicious, actually better than that
It is no secret that I love Suzanne Goin and her approach to food. She is a goddess full stop. I met a fellow "Goin Groupie" Kelli Abrahamian at the last FBLA meeting. It's incredible how a shared sensibility can bring two strangers together and make them feel like long lost sisters. That's how I felt with Kelli as we waxed poetic about Suzanne and her food. (Kelli also … [Read more...]