Creamy Saffron Pasta

Creamy Saffron Pasta

Saffron is one of the most precious and expensive spices in the world.  You know its subtle flavour when you taste it.  Letting saffron bloom in warm liquid before adding it to any dish brings out the color and aroma.

Prawns and Asparagus

Prawns and Asparagus

Prawns seem to scream barbeque and Asparagus; one of the first spring vegetables.  Prawns are generally thought to be larger than shrimp but the two names for this shellfish are used interchangeably worldwide.  Fire up the grill, Prawns and Asparagus are perfect as a side to a 

Kentucky Hot Brown

Kentucky Hot Brown

The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky will serve up more than 900 Kentucky Hot Brown’s the weekend of the Kentucky Derby (first Saturday in May).  Invented at the hotel over 90 years ago, it is a signature dish of Louisville and Kentucky.  The open face turkey sandwich, 

Strawberry and Chèvre Salad

Strawberry and Chèvre Salad

We think of this salad every spring in strawberry season!  You want the sweetest strawberries to pair and contrast with the tangy Chevre.

Scallop and Brie Pasta

Scallop and Brie Pasta

This is creamy and delicious served with a salad and crisp white wine.  We like the smaller Bay Scallops that generally take 4 – 5 minutes to cook total.  Bay Scallops are generally sweeter and more tender than the larger Sea Scallops.  They work perfectly in seafood casserole