In celebration of our kick off of 2011, Tricky (Trish & Rick) invited Kreve (Krissy & Steve) over for a VIP double date complete with champagne, caviar, and a 5 course gourmet dinner. The setting: Tricky’s apartment adorned with holiday decorations galore, a twinkling Christmas tree, and a candlestick ready and polka dot complete place setting. The menu: [...]
recipe: adapted from Food Network Ingredients 1 1/4 cups blanched, sliced almonds 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced, plus more for greasing 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, separated, plus 3 egg yolks Grated zest of 1 orange 1 tablespoon dark rum 1/2 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar, [...]
recipe: adapted from Dave Lieberman Ingredients 5-ounce sourdough bread or other leftover bread 1 tablespoon butter, plus 1/2 stick unsalted butter 4 (6-ounce) sea bass fillets Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, zested and juiced Few sprigs thyme, leaves removed 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 cup fresh parsley leaves Instructions Preheat oven to [...]
recipe: adapted from Bobby Flay Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled, pitted and finely diced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced [...]
My dear Krissy has finally relinquished control as soul web master of Dining Detour to her bff (yours truly) an equal lover of everything dining (and dirty martini) related. In doing so, she is going to allow me to make a guest post from time to time to share my own favorite tried and true recipes. Thanks Kristin for dropping the velvet ropes for the VIP treatment:).
