Summer in winter. Summer served right from your oven. Oven Puttanesca, a winter version of the vibrant Italian sauce brings the fresh flavors, usually reserved for summer, to the table anytime you need a little sunshine. Fire up the oven for another little Bijouxs. Continue reading Oven Puttanesca
Category: Ingredients
Raspberries Romanoff
Raspberries Romanoff, just the name evokes a vision of a grand dessert; perhaps once served in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg or at the legendary Romanoff’s restaurant in Beverly Hills and what did M.F.K. Fisher have to say about this dessert? Bijouxs has been in the recipe archive again, and brings forth another little jewel, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Continue reading Raspberries Romanoff
Cream of Celery Soup with Rice
The first signs of spring are here in LA: bulbs emerging from their winter’s sleep, the verdant green of the farmer’s market is expanding with fresh green garlic and green peas, fruit trees are flowering; but don’t blink, you may miss these first signs of spring which pass so quickly in this warm southern climate. Spring always arrives, no matter how harsh and unpredictable the winter prior has been. Cream of Celery Soup with Rice is built on all ingredients green, a Bijouxs to enjoy until spring arrives. Continue reading Cream of Celery Soup with Rice
Anise Pound Cake
A cup of tea: the simple ritual, historically at 4 pm, but anytime is time for a cup of tea. To compliment a warming cup I offer Anise Pound Cake, a luscious, light buttery cake infused with touches of anise – a Bijouxs of simple proportions. Continue reading Anise Pound Cake
Fennel & Garlic Roasted Pork
The big game Sunday is almost here…so what are you serving? How about an incredible Fennel and Garlic Roasted Pork, slow roasted to fork-tender, then piled high on ciabatta rolls? This slow roasted, “porchetta-like” recipe is a little jewel for a game day or any casual event, and comes with a lighter version as well: the Bijouxs take on an Italian marketplace classic. Continue reading Fennel & Garlic Roasted Pork