Halibut on Fig ‘Flower’ with Azur Blue Cheese
When I lived in California, my neighbor had a fig tree that constantly left fig bombs in my backyard. It was a nuisance as I was forever picking them out of the grass or else my yard would have turned into fig jam. At the time, I didn’t even know what a fig was […]
Seared Sea Scallops, Basil-Tarragon Nage with Olive, Corn and Asparagus Salad with Fried Pasta
Seared Sea Scallops, Basil-Tarragon Nage with Olive, Corn and Asparagus Salad with Fried Pasta By Elise Wiggins, Panzano Serves 4 8 sea scallops (tab muscle removed, pat completely dry, spaced out on a sheet tray) Basil Tarragon Nage ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup fresh tarragon 2 shallots (thinly sliced) 2 tbsp olive oil Sea […]
Panzano’s Elise Wiggins Wins Again
What happens when celebrity chefs and interior design professionals collide in the kitchen? You get the 2013 Culinary Design Challenge. Chefs partnered with design professionals in four teams to produce the most tasteful and beautifully designed dishes. The goal? To raise awareness for an organization called We Don’t Waste. Did you know that there are […]
Pig-palooza! Do you Love Pig? Grand Cochon this Father’s Day in Aspen
Five chefs, five pigs and five winemakers in a competition for a cause – that’s Cochon555. For the past five years, five chefs in ten cities were pit against each other in a ‘snout-to-tail’ menu competition featuring heritage breed pigs. “There’s nothing better than fat. Fat is flavor. Fat rules. Fat is king…. Add fat!” […]
There’s a “Top Chef” in my Pantry!
Two-time “Top Chef” contestant Chef Stefan Richter and his entourage arrived at my home last week with plans for a frozen fish cooking demonstration. Sound boring? Far from it. Five folks walked up my steps toting several Styrofoam cases of frozen fish and grocery bags full of arugula, bread, condiment jars and other goodies. […]
Bee Shortage a Buzzkill?
Beeyond the Hive is a Colorado business run by two lovely young ladies who are 5th generation beekeepers. Follow this link and watch Lyle, their father and beekeeper, and learn about Dan Rather’s documentary “Buzzkill” which airs today. A shortage of bees can have a devastating impact on agriculture, and of course, the production of […]
Kona Braised Duck Tacos
The holidays are coming and so are elegant holiday parties. If you would you like an hors d’oeuvre as fancy as your holiday dress, try these Kona Braised Duck Tacos from Chef Kevin Barthelemy of Elevated Catering. The shredded duck is rich and moist and infused with the traditional holiday spices of cinnamon, clove, and […]
Blue Corn Waffle And Chipotle Shrimp From Kachina
Are your tastebuds on the wild side? Do the thoughts of wild boar, bison, and elk frighten you, or entice you? Kachina Southwestern Grill, the newest restaurant creation of the Sage Restaurant group, just opened in the Westin Westminster. When you enter the hotel, you’ll notice an inviting adobe-style wall set aglow with rows of […]
Delicious Art for your Home
FEED YOUR EMPTY WALLS WITH OUR CULINARY ART Food Stylist Patricia Bainter and Mark Woolcott Photography combine efforts to capture the raw beauty of garden ingredients. Some of our images are now available for purchase. Decorate your kitchen, office or dining room with our tasty art. Good Earth Canvas GOOD EARTH CANVAS has added us as a […]
Quinoa Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup (National Pancake Day)
2010-2014 ©thepatricianpalette.com. All Rights Reserved. I’ve never needed an excuse to eat a pancake, but I’ve recently discovered there are at least three good reasons to eat them: Headlines everywhere say today, February 28, 2012, is IHOP’s National Pancake Day, where you can eat free pancakes with the option of making a donation that benefits […]
Brownies – Rich, Dense and Available
Ideally, I’d be spending this Valentine’s evening with someone tall, dark and handsome. But that’s not to be. So, I’m making a date with the next best thing: something dense, rich and available. And I’m going to whip him up in my kitchen, maybe lick my fingers along the way, and take my time enjoying […]
Molten Lava Cakes
These impressive little cakes are easy to make and produce a soft cake with a crispy exterior and a rich, molten chocolate center. If you’d like to melt anyone’s heart this Valentine’s Day, this would be the recipe to try. To get the best molten center, I recommend the shorter baking time of 14 minutes. […]