A summer evening outdoor concert spurs Bijouxs Basics. Working as a personal chef I had the opportunity to prepare meals for the most amazing families, many of which I still count as friends. An impromptu evening with such a former family, along with plenty of catching up, reveals a most requested Bijouxs, the house vinaigrette, and after all, Bijouxs is all about sharing the little jewels. Continue reading Bijouxs French Tarragon House Vinaigrette
Risi e bisi (Rice with Peas)
The peas are green! Spring has begun! Long live Venice!” The April 25th Venice tradition is for the Doge (the Chief Magistrate) to taste a spoonful of the city’s most famous dish, Risi e bisi, in public to annunciate the start the Feast of Saint Mark. Risi e bisi (Rice with Peas) marks the start of spring – join Bijouxs in celebrating this little jewel of dish. Continue reading Risi e bisi (Rice with Peas)
Salted Dark Chocolate Almond & Olive Oil Cookies
Cookies, always a good idea. Do we really need another chocolate chip cookie recipe? Yes. These Salted Dark Chocolate Almond & Olive Oil Cookies check a-lot of the boxes that make a cookie fabulous. Continue reading Salted Dark Chocolate Almond & Olive Oil Cookies
Claudia Roden’s Orange & Almond Cake
An old world cake for the Passover and Easter holidays—Orange & Almond Cake is a delightful and simple cake. Discovering a vintage recipe cookbook is always a little jewel. Somewhere in my web-wanderings I discovered a middle eastern cake comprised of nothing more than whole oranges, ground almonds, eggs and some sugar, this cake intrigued me. Continue reading Claudia Roden’s Orange & Almond Cake
Far Out Temple Curry
Far out! That is what Far Out Temple Curry is, a far out dish. A simple, vegan curry that is bathed in a rich, creamy coconut base. Lots to love in this bowl, totally far out.