When apples and pears are in season from autumn into winter, I keep a large bowl on the countertop for out-of-hand eating. I also love to poach them to transform them into this luscious dessert.
dry vermouth
Take the Nickel Cocktail
I asked my wine shop friend, Jacob, for a fun spirit and he instantly reached for a bottle Pamplemousse Rose liqueur and gave me his recipe for a “Take the Nickel.” It’s very easy to make and lip-smackingly fresh and delicious. The rose, which is really grapefruit and not rose at all, is mixed with […]
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic & Vermouth
Who knows where this started — throwing enormous amounts of garlic at chicken…a garlic festival in California? The French countryside? On a farm with more garlic than anyone knew what do with? The point is that we have someone to thank for creating one of the simplest, most delicious dishes, featuring garlic that becomes sweet […]
Truffle Butter Lobster with Linguine
Crack open the champagne… prepare for a mind-blowing experience. Truffle butter lobster combines chardonnay, vermouth, shallots, heavy cream, ginger, mushrooms, and, of course, black truffle butter, available at gourmet stores and markets, or online from D’Artagnan. This recipe, from the cookbook, Fish, calls for traditional linguine, though you can make this dish gluten-free by using […]
