by perfectlittlebites | Apr 24, 2014 | Assorted, Food, health, Recipe, restaurant
I really love this rub for a rack of lamb or lamb shoulder, but it could go on a number of things. Right now, the rack of lamb is being served with a Blackberry Gastrique. Here are the recipes for both the rub and the gastrique. Spiced Lamb Rub Paprika, Smoked 1 T...
by perfectlittlebites | Apr 24, 2014 | Assorted, Cooking, Food, health, Recipe
Currently serving Risotto with Spring Garnishes on our menu. We say, somewhat jokingly, that it was inspired by Michel Bras’s gargouillou. It will change daily, depending on what’s available. I’m looking forward to more vegetables and herbs coming...
by perfectlittlebites | Apr 23, 2014 | Assorted, Cooking, Food, health, Recipe, restaurant
This is something that has evolved over the last few weeks. I’m currently serving Semi-Smoked Beef Brisket on my menu right now. I love the really crispy, chewy burnt ends and wanted to highlight them some way. I started with a Burnt Ends Vinaigrette which...
by perfectlittlebites | Apr 22, 2014 | Assorted, Cocktail, Cooking, Dessert, Food, health, Recipe
I’m really enjoying Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits. It has recipes for both unique liqueurs and copycat versions. This week, I put together some Strega, Kummel and Cynar using recipes from the book. Most of them use vodka as the base. Like all good...
by perfectlittlebites | Apr 21, 2014 | Assorted, Baking, Cooking, Dessert, Food, Recipe
I’ve been thinking about Indian Pudding a lot lately. It’s something I grew up with, and it had been a while since I’d eaten any. For those of you who don’t know, it’s a cornmeal and molasses pudding with cinnamon, ginger and other warming spices. Imagine making the...
by perfectlittlebites | Apr 7, 2014 | Cooking, Food, health, Recipe
I just picked up my first shad roe of the season. It’s currently being served on my menu, but I wanted to reserve some for something special: making bottarga. This is my first go at it. I followed instructions from Hank Shaw, with some great advice on Twitter...
