Chicken Soup

I’m not really fond of chicken soup, but the addition of white wine in this recipe intrigued me. The ingredients are a perfect combination of vegetables, chicken, flavorings, liquids and cream. This soup can also be served with dumplings surprisingly created by the combination of flour and cold ready-made broth. If you want a smooth […]

Dinner with Josef

Prepared this menu when my cousin Josef came for dinner. Sunset Cocktail: Orange Smoothie Gazpacho Chicken Curry Iranian Bam Dates Gazpacho Dice 2 large tomatoes, 1/2 green pepper, 1 red pepper, 1/2 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 peeled cucumbers and 1 can whole Italian plum tomatoes. Toss in a bowl with 2 tsp. salt, 1/4 cup […]

Lunch At My Grandparents

There’s nothing more satisfying to me than to cook a great meal that is much appreciated. This menu is one I created recently for a family lunch at my grandmother’s home. Gazpacho Salmon Poached in Olive Oil (from The Slow Mediterrenean Cookbook) Basque Chicken (from my Cordon Bleu notebooks) Buttered Rice Apple Pastis with Vanilla […]