Pikliz: A Spicy Haitian Condiment!

Pikliz: A Spicy Haitian Condiment!

By Bob Lipinski I recently had the opportunity of tasting a condiment called Pikliz Royal (pee-kleez). Pikliz is a staple condiment in Haitian cuisine and is a mix of pickled cabbage, carrots, and scotch bonnet (habanero) peppers. I tried it on a multitude of foods,...
Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad

By Bob Lipinski A salad comprising chopped lettuce (romaine, bibb, iceberg, Boston, etc.) tomatoes, roasted or grilled (not fried) chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, avocado, crumbled blue cheese, crisp bacon, scallions, and a red wine vinaigrette. An interesting...
Pairing Whiskey with Food

Pairing Whiskey with Food

By Bob Lipinski “Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky, and a dog to eat the rare steak.” (Johnny Carson, 1925-2005, American television host and comedian) Whiskey, a brown-colored distilled spirit, is made in over 50 countries and enjoyed by millions....
Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

By Bob Lipinski This pasta dish is a specialty of Rome. Although there are many stories as to the origin of this dish, the first mention in writing was after World War II. Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ pound guanciale...
Pan-Fried Scallops in a Vermouth Sauce

Pan-Fried Scallops in a Vermouth Sauce

By Bob Lipinski Scallops are one of those versatile foods that lend itself to simplistic or complicated recipes. Pan-fried, poached, baked, broiled, or even blackened makes these “pillows of the sea” a delicious treat. One of my favorite recipes will hopefully become...
Pairing Red Wine With Fish

Pairing Red Wine With Fish

By Bob Lipinski For years, chefs, critics, and food writers have been telling us that red wines need to be paired with red meats and white wines with white meats or fish. This is what I call “The One Size Fits All,” concept and doesn’t take into consideration the...

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