Monthly Archives: November 2011

Oven roasted nuts with rosemary, sea salt, and lemon & how to VIDEO

  Nothing is tastier at a cocktail party than great finger foods and cold cocktails.  A big bowl of roasted nuts are the perfect do-ahead, easy appetizer for entertaining.  When hosting a party, give yourself a break and choose menu items that can be prepared ahead of time.  You will thank yourself when you aren't running around in ...

Potato Herbed Focaccia with Caramelized Shallots – video

Do you think superheroes get together for Thanksgiving? I wonder if Bruce Wayne shows up at Peter Parker's house with the bread?  Does Robin get to sit at the adult table with Batman, or is he shunned to the kid's table?  I bet Diana Prince has to come as Wonder Woman just so that the ...

How to make mashed potatoes – video edition

Classic Mashed Potatoes Serves 10-14 10 medium to large Idaho Russet potatoes (about 5 pounds) - peeled, washed, and cut into eighths (large dice) 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 2 sticks of unsalted butter 1 ¾ cup of half and half 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon of black or white pepper In a small sauce pot, warm the half and half - DO NOT ...