American
45 recipes
Corn Bread
As part of our Cajun Thanksgiving celebration in 2016 we looked for a cornbread recipe that would stand up to the rest of the meal. We ended up using a combination recipe and as a result I am going to claim this one as my own unique recipe.
Avocado & Shrimp Chopped Salad
A great summer salad that you can play with by adding things that you really like or subtracting things that you don't like (e.g., onions). Courtesy of Eating Well.
White Bean Chicken Chili
White bean chicken chili is one of those comfort foods that warms you up on a cold day. This recipe from Giada De Laurentis is the best one I've found. We've been making it for years and it never disappoints.
Fall Bourbon Cocktail
Those of you who know me, know that I am NOT a bourbon drinker, or a scotch drinker. Everything in that genre of spirits is much more along Sonia's taste, not mine. One of the few exceptions to that rule is Sonia's Fall Bourbon Cocktail. It's one of the few bourbon based drinks that I will raise my hand for when she is making them.
Pancakes
It just wouldn't be a cookbook without a pancake recipe for our family. This recipe is ingrained in my brain from literally hundreds, if not thousands of executions. I haven't looked at a printed version of this recipe in more than 10 years. The great thing about it is that you can create your own variations, as desired.
Salmon Rice Bowl
This has turned into a family favorite. Although we now use steelhead instead of salmon. For those unfamiliar with steelhead, it looks and tastes a lot like salmon, but it is actually trout. Ocean going trout. Salmon Marinade Ingredients:
Doug's Burgers
After years of research and experimentation, I "think" I've come up with the ideal recipe for preparation of burgers. The combination of Wagyu + Veal is my opinion provides the perfect combination of fat and flavor. While you could (easily) skip all the other ingredients and simply combine the beef and veal with some salt and pepper, I think that the other ingredients add enough flavor to justify their inclusion.
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad for dinner has been a staple in our home for 30 years, since Sonia and I were married. I remember making the first one in Toronto many years ago. It has carried with us all the way to Kirkland and is still as good, or better than it was way back when it started. A bottle of oaky California Chardonnay - like Sonoma Cutrer, or our new favorite Rombauer is the perfect accompaniment. There are 4 key elements to a killer Caesar Salad: 1. Really good Reggiano Parmesan cheese (like Vacche Rosse) - and lots of it (at least 1.5 – 2 cups very finely grated – think the texture of powder snow, rather than the long strips you would get off a conventional cheese grater) 2. Smokey bacon - we use a brand called Nueske's from WI – we usually use 6 slices 3. Dressing from scratch - our own recipe with lots of garlic 4. Home made croutons from a fresh loaf of sourdough or crusty Italian bread
Noah's Banana Special
I literally made this up on the spot one night to give Noah a fun and tasty treat for a bedtime snack. There are dozens of ways to do it. Below I describe cutting the banana in half lengthwise, but you can cut it into thick coins and dollop on top, you can simply put Nutella and peanut butter in a bowl and "dip" the banana while you eat, or any of dozens of other techniques.