chocolate clafoutis with blueberries

blueberry clafoutis

a blueberry version of this recipe >>

sesame chicken (a la rita)

sun dried tomato crusted pork tenderloin

tip: brown the tenderloins before applying the sun dried tomato layer. the recipe's roasting time of 20 minutes at 375 degrees is very conservative.

guest item: coconut tart

from chiu quon bakery in north chinatown.
1127 w argyle street, chicago il 60640.

sausage rigatoni bake (a la rita)

sweet potato rolls v3 (a la rita)

another batch of sweet potato roll goodness.

baked huevos rancheros con achiote tortillas (a la rita)

made with achiote oil infused tortillas.

beef eye of round roast with orzo pilaf

the eye of round roast was prepared using this technique >>
orzo pilaf recipe: recipes library

irish soda bread (o'rita)

oven fried chicken (a la rita)

chicken parmesan burgers

recipe: bon appetit

warm spinach mascarpone dip (a la rita)

baked manicotti

recipe: saveur

double chocolate avocado cake

an homage to national pi day.
chocolate avocado cake recipe: joy the baker
chocolate frosting recipe: gourmet

mashed rutabaga with carrot dice (a la rita)

almond toffee (a la rita)

dixie pork chops (a la rita)

sho'nuff good. the recipe came from a penzey's spice catalog.

sugar plum strudel bread (a la rita)


a sugar plum version of this recipe >>

guest item: mushroom stir fry a la ruth


little brown bettys


recipe: gourmet

chicken diane with poblanos and sugar plums


inspired by this recipe >>

baked huevos rancheros (a la rita)

baked pasta with roasted vegetables


served with toasted sesame seed and herb encrusted chicken thighs.

mostaccioli diane

leftovers roulette: mostaccioli with leftover steak diane sauce.