I just learned that today is National Martini Day. So….. Ingredients 2 – 3 oz. gin 1/2-1 oz. good vodka 1 tsp. dry vermouth 1 drop Angostura bitters 1 drop lemon bitters (optional) 3 large ice cubes Olives (rinsed), cocktail onions, or strip of lemon peel Instructions Add the...

I use these cups in the Won-Ton Wonders recipe, but I’ve also made them separately to snack on and use as delivery systems for other things. Ingredients Square Won-ton wrappers, cut into quarters Vegetable or olive oil Salt and pepper Cayenne (optional) Garlic powder (optional) Onion powder (optional) Dried...

I found this years ago in some cookbook I intended to give as a gift and kept for myself instead. Sorry, Kari. Anyway, book long since lost, so I can’t even give credit. Adapted some over the years. Excellent little appetizers that can be made in advance and assembled...

I’ve made this with chicken, pork and steak — usually something leftover from a roast or a whole roasted chicken. Just shred and skip the first steps about cooking the meat. Turns out great no matter what meat you use. I imagine you could use shrimp....

As mentioned elsewhere, I’m a photographer who likes to cook. And eat. Not a chef, not professionally trained, and I don’t even work in the industry. I mainly photograph houses and buildings and designer touches. A lot of kitchens. A lot of money goes into kitchens from the cabinets...