Bobbi Shepherd
- Mar 22, 2019
What's In A Name?
Recently I encouraged my readers not to be intimidated by the fancy names that are often attached to recipes. At the time I wrote about recipes with impressive sounding names like Bouillabaisse (a.k.a. fish soup, pictured here) and Beef Bourguignon (beef stew). I hope by now some of you have surrendered your inhibitions about attempting dishes like these. Because once you get past their fancy names the dishes themselves are really not difficult to make. In this post I’d like
Bobbi Shepherd
- Mar 12, 2019
A Rose by Any Other Name . . .
Yes, it's true. A rose by any other name is still a rose. And that philosophy is just as true in the kitchen as it is in the florist's shop. Do you ever find yourself becoming intimidated or getting confused over the fancy words used to describe some of your favorite dishes, prepared by your favorite chefs, and sometimes served in your favorite restaurants? I know I am – or at least, I used to be. I have to admit that when I first started cooking, fancy words like “Bourguigno
Bobbi Shepherd
- Mar 4, 2019
It's Mardi Gras!
At MorningStar Kitchen we love this time of year. That’s because it’s Mardi Gras. And to us, Mardi Gras means one thing: JAMBALAYA! From a personal perspective Jambalaya is my all-time favorite recipe. Call me crazy, but to me it’s better than triple fudge brownies, butterscotch sundaes, or chocolate truffles. It’s better than beef tenderloin or turkey with all the trimmings And that’s saying a lot, because I love all of those things too. Jambalaya is my favorite dish is beca
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