Oscar® Day! The 2018 Red Carpet Menu!

The world has been on fast forward since the 2018 Oscar® nominations were announced. I had the menu named in RECORD TIME – less than 48 hours – and then it was on to creating the actual recipes. There were some snags along the way for sure. I decide on a dish, see it in […]
Roasted Royal Purple Cauliflower with Garlic & Thyme – 2018 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®

This dish is so very festive, what with it’s bright colors and delicious flavors, which is counter to the movie it honors. Darkest Hour is a dire film based on real events. What are the odds that two films in the same year are both about the same exact moment in time but from different […]
KitchAnnette LIVE on The Today Show!

Well it’s been QUITE A WEEK! I’m still marveling over having been on the Today Show! I’m sharing it all! Watch a video version with some unused footage here: Here’s how it happened. I’ve got a profile on the Today Food Club site. They routinely have new challenges, which is basically posting recipes that fit […]
Petite Potato Piles – Creamy Thyme!

Right before I plunged into bringing you this year’s Red Carpet Menu, I promised you a second version of Potato Piles so here you are! We’re using thyme with cream. It’s really simple and really flavorful. Here’s how: INGREDIENTS: • 2 tbsp butter • 3 small potatoes • 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves • salt […]
Oh My Cod! Prosciutto Cod Bites

Cod fish is such a “meaty”, fresh fish. I love discovering new combinations to incorporate it into my dishes. As for prosciutto, it is an indulgence I really adore. And when it gets a little crispy, it’s heaven! These bites compliment a host of menus or you can cut the pieces of cod larger and you’ve got a main course! This elegant […]