You feel it in the air. The days are getting shorter, the blanket is actually used at night, and getting out of bed in the morning is difficult again. This can only mean one thing: summer is fading out, and autumn is sneaking in! And then you suddenly realize it: the holidays are here!!! Continue reading Holidays Special “+1”: an extra course on us!
“Feeding” from Chef’s Kitchen
This time, rather than about FOOD, let us talk about FEED.
The new method for easily distributing online content beyond just visitors using browsers is often called a WEB FEED. Continue reading “Feeding” from Chef’s Kitchen
Eggplant: The New Revolution
Eggplant. Aubergine. A vegetable so known for overcooking, tasting too salty, being too mushy or used as a filler. Eggplant is emerging center stage in the broader cooking community due to its lightly bitter flavor and a unique texture which is further enhanced with a touch of smoke, Tahini, yogurt, coarse salt and olive oil. These flavors provide an excellent pairing and you see how the challenging mild bitterness can be celebrated by matching it with balancing flavors. Continue reading Eggplant: The New Revolution
Baba Ghanoush. The Best Roasted Eggplant Salad.
Baba Ghanoush, roasted eggplant salad with tahini and herbs. A classic Mediterranean salad using grilling as the method to emphasize the earthy flavor of the eggplant. A favorite at Palette Dome Cuisine!
Continue reading Baba Ghanoush. The Best Roasted Eggplant Salad.Spotlight: Personal Chef
Early years of the 21st century. Life could hardly be any faster: between work, family, travel, shopping for groceries, shopping for fun, social engagements, keeping in shape, hobbies and others, one hardly finds the time to sit back and relax at home with friends; sure, going out is sometimes fun, but sometimes one just wants to skip the lines, avoid traffic, not bother with anything, and just kick back, relax, and enjoy a nice glass of wine with a home cooked meal that he did not have to work on, and did not come from the frozen section in the grocery store. Continue reading Spotlight: Personal Chef
Tzatziki (τζατζικι) Recipe
Greek yogurt, garlic and cucumber delight. Make it as a dip to serve with crisp fresh cut vegetables and crackers or double the amount of yogurt to serve as as a cold soup for a hot summer night. Continue reading Tzatziki (τζατζικι) Recipe
Behind the Scenes: Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs are one of the most characteristic ingredients of all kitchens around the Mediterranean: from fresh basil in pasta or pesto, fresh oregano for tomato sauce, fresh marjoram with olive oil in a meat rub or fresh rosemary and lemon with fish. Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Summer In The Kitchen: A Great Season for Food
Summertime in Washington DC: an excellent time to get back in touch with fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you live in the metro area or in the more rural suburbs, plentiful fresh produce is available in the markets and road side stands. Take the opportunity to peruse this fresh produce. Continue reading Summer In The Kitchen: A Great Season for Food
Tempting Specials
From time to time, I will post tempting specials for you here on the Palette Dome Cuisine website. These specials may be for you if you are planning an event that is several months away. Or, on a whim you may want to see what specials Palette Dome Cuisine offers for the more immediate future. Continue reading Tempting Specials
Red or White?
People often ask me this question in one form or another: “What is best, red or white?” It’s a very simple question. The answer is not so simple. Continue reading Red or White?
