I had the pleasure of dining at morimoto on a recent trip to Philly. This is course 1 of 8, hamachi sashimi in dashi broth with wasabi and a yamamomo palate cleanser (sweet Japanese mountain berry). (Taken with Instagram) - Jessie, senior food editor
(Source: morimotorestaurant.com)
I had the most delicious 3-course meal at Proof in downtown Des Moines this weekend - a must stop if you live close or are traveling through Iowa. Proof offers prix fixe 3-course ($35) and 5-course ($50) dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. The new chef owner, Sean Wilson, is such a talented culinary artist! Each course I ordered led nicely into the next:
Course 1: Beet salad with beet-balsamic marshmallow, arugula, goat cheese crema, and pistachio picada
Course 2: Seared sea scallops with green charmoula, beets, preserved lemon relish and yogurt
Course 3: Lemon semi-fredo with brittle, spiced almond milk and forty second almond cake
-Jessie Shafer, Senior Food & Nutrition Editor
(Source: proofrestaurant.com)
Made this delicious Chicken and Rice Alfredo Casserole the other night. The leftovers didn’t last long!
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My dinner at Baru Sixty-Six in Des Moines, a dark and unassuming restaurant where Chef David Baruthio serves up contemporary French food with a clean and elegant presentation. Here is my “pour commencer” of scallops St. Jacques in a sweet pea puree with arugula and sun-dried tomatoes. - Jessie Shafer, senior food and nutrition editor
(Source: baru66.com)
The hubby and I had a hankering for Beouf Bourguignon last night. I served it over a mixed mash of sweet potatoes and russets. Wow, it was good!
-Jessie Shafer, Senior Food & Nutrition Editor
Sautéed or roasted Brussels sprouts make a delicious and nutritious side dish.
- Jessie Shafer, Senior Food & Nutrition Editor
(Source: bhg.com)