King’s Champagne Vinaigrette

I spent a month or so trying different recipes. This one hit the spot after I adjusted for shallot and Dijon proportions. Yield: 1 Cup Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tspn...

Beef Carbonade Flamonde

Serves 6 From Frank Paladino via Instagram Ingredients 1 beef chuck roast (3-3.5 lbs) tied with butcher twine 2 tablespoons beef fat or oil 3 oz bacon lardons 3 large onions, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dijon or...

Aperol Spritzer

This Italian drink is great for a summer night’s party. It is light and not filling. Plus, you can control how much alcohol you consume by adding more soda water to the mix. Ingredients 1 shot Aperol 1/2 cup Prosecco 1/4 cup soda water Directions Combine all...

Never Fail Spanish Rice

This recipe follows the concepts established in the Never Fail White Rice recipe. This version is flavorful and fluffy! It goes great alongside your favorite enchiladas, tacos, or fajitas. Serves 6 to 8 Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1.5T butter 2 T olive oil 1.5 c...

Cajun Spice Mix

This recipe is stolen from Emeril Lagasse. Great for red beans and rice, gumbos, blackened fish, or seasoning shrimp. Mix the ingredients in a bowl and store in a container. A must for the spice rack. INGREDIENTS 2 ½ Tablespoons Paprika...