A summer evening outdoor concert spurs a Bijouxs Bits and another Bijouxs Basics in this month-long series of classic recipes. 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 House Vinaigrette
Category: Side Dish
Filet of Sole with Brown Butter & Lemon
On the patio in the waning afternoon light, still with a residue of summer warmth yet hints of fall, it is the perfect time for a weekend fish fry. Tonight, Filet of Sole with Brown Butter & Lemon accompanied by the final taste of sweet summer with Creamed Corn Salad. A Bijouxs Basics, a little jewel from home. Continue reading Filet of Sole with Brown Butter & Lemon
Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Musso & Frank Grill, Hollywood California, established 1919, a little jewel still shining with a permanent Bijouxs status. This tale of Romaine Hearts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette focuses on the seen and the unseen with, yes, a confession of a rather impolite little habit, and a recipe introducing a month of classic Bijouxs Basics.
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Bijouxs Basics: Potato Gratin with Green Chile
Everyday beauty is all around us and it’s right here in our kitchens. A little jewel, Potato Gratin, bubbling hot from the oven provokes images of comfort and the simple beauty of cooking at home. Bijouxs Basics celebrates the images of cooking at home. Continue reading Bijouxs Basics: Potato Gratin with Green Chile
Bijouxs Bits: Roasted Chiles
It’s that time again, time for Hatch chiles. Bijouxs loves Hatch chiles and when we heard that Frieda’s Produce was roasting Hatch chiles at local Ralph’s markets, we were lucky to be provided a box of the lovely little jewels; roasting and recipes ensued. Here is the first part, just the Bijouxs Bits, let’s roast some chiles. Continue reading Bijouxs Bits: Roasted Chiles