Love this time of year when the temperatures drop. Currently 49 degrees in Dallas and the perfect time of the year for slow braising. This means instead of taking that leg of lamb and butterflying it onto the grill we…
I remember my old Savoy hotel days in London, rattling pans in the River Restaurant kitchen where the brigade of 70 chefs were split up into a system set up by Auguste Escoffier in the late 19th century and adapted all over the…
The British love their Sunday roast dinners- it's a tradition - and even when they live across the pond, when the Autumn temperatures draw in and football season starts then the grill is packed away for the summer. Of course…
I have just returned from Scotland on my Royal Culinary Trip which included a tour of the Balmoral Estate for the group. One of the highlights was a preview of the new Diamond Jubilee Cairn, due to be officially unveiled by…
Check out my interview today on WFAA Good Morning Texas for Diamond Jubilee
I have some veal shanks in my Sous-Vide Supreme right now that should be ready in around 24 hours and I can't wait to taste. I promise to post pics. Wish I could share the taste with you (laughs) Once I…
Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight ? It's Friday and still Lent so how about some good old Salmon Fishcakes (English Style) Here's a recipe from Buckingham Palace kitchens that will have the family Eating Royally tonight. The…
We have all heard of the saying " your dinner is in the oven" It means being as you are not home yet your food is on a plate in the oven on low waiting for your return. Never in…
Rattling pans for a Charity Dinner party tomorrow night with Gary Cogill in aid of Richardson Methodist Cancer Center. Better be good, they paid $15,000 for it... Fried chicken anyone ?
Buckingham Palace is giving away 5,000 tickets for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert, including opening up the palace gardens for the worlds biggest pre-concert picnic. Apply for yours here. What would be in your "Royal picnic hamper" ? I am…