Level: Easy

Basmati Brown Rice with Wild Long Grain and Button Mushrooms

Tidbits... This aromatic basmati brown and wild rice serves 12 - 15.  It is good also for a buffet because the grains separate well and...

Cornbread Bowl with Celery Leek Mousse

Tidbits... This appetizer can be used with any type of crusty bread loaf.  I used cornbread for my Thanksgiving menu....

Pappardelle with Ribbon Zucchini and Oyster Mushrooms

Tidbits... This is just the beginning of mushroom season. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus) are a fragrant, mild flavored mushroom that blend well with the zucchini and...

Pork Filet with Braised Fennel and Parmesan

Tidbits...The slow cooking with braised fennel make this filet succulent, tender and savory topped with the freshly grated parmesan....

Iced Coffee

Tidbits...I remember as a young girl seeing the signs claiming the "worlds' best cup of coffee". I think they had never tasted "real coffee from...

Red Rice and Clams

Tidbits...Red rice has a distinct nutty taste with a firm texture combined with clams and fresh vine tomatoes....