Glittering purple, green and gold rows glimmer, catching the eye like sequins on a Mardi Gras mask. King Cake is a Mardi Gras tradition and is just as festive as the Fat Tuesday revelers who celebrate the occasion. Most versions I’ve seen suggest using biscuit dough, but I decided to try the real thing. The […]
Dumplings or potstickers are among my favorite Chinese foods. The dough wraps around savory or sweet mixtures to create the most heavenly scent as they fry in the pan. I’ve never made the dough from scratch before, and I can’t say that I would again. This recipe tasted great except for the dough. I found […]
The lowly potato usually sits in the pantry corner in a bag, waiting to be mashed or baked. Superbowl fare demmands dips, pizza and chicken wings, but I thought the potato would be a nice change, and it offers a natural football shape to the gameday menu. This occasion called for a little more […]
Eat poor that day, eat rich the rest of the year. Rice for riches and peas for peace. — Traditional Southern saying The pop of champagne bottles and tray of trendy hors d’oeuvres signal the start of many New Year’s festivities. However, Hoppin’ John appealed to me as I celebrated 2011. A comforting Southern dish […]
