FOOD FUN: Valentine Tacos

If you can find Ortega’s Red Bell Pepper Taco Shells*, you can make Valentine Tacos (photo #1). Or, arrange conventional tacos in a heart shape (photo #2). In either case, top Valentine tortillas with your favorite red garnishes, such as: Bell pepper Onion Radish Tomato   Top fish tacos with rosy pink imitation crab leg…
Continue reading “FOOD FUN: Valentine Tacos”

RECIPE: Pommes Aligot, A Very ‘Cheesy Potatoes’ Recipe

[1] Creamy heaven, half mashed potatoes, half melted cheese. The recipe was developed by Cheryl Bennett of Pook’s Pantry (recipe and photos #1 and #2 © Idaho Potato Commission. [2] Pommes Aligot is stretchy, like fondue. [3] Laguiole, the original cheese used for Pommes Aligot. It’s difficult to find in the U.S., but there are…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Pommes Aligot, A Very ‘Cheesy Potatoes’ Recipe”

COCKTAIL RECIPE: Dirty Martini With Black Pepper & Black Olives

Today, a sonata on the Dirty Martini, offering a different interpretation for its fans. Dirty Martinis are typically made with green olive brine and a green olive garnish. This twist on the Dirty Martini recipe below is black olive brine and black olives. For a touch of heat, it infuses the vodka with black peppercorns…
Continue reading “COCKTAIL RECIPE: Dirty Martini With Black Pepper & Black Olives”