A couple of friends and I meet for lunch once a month at the Classic Cup Cafe on Jackson Road. Most sandwiches are offered with a cup of soup and we all find it almost impossible to pass up their minestrone. Is there any way they might share this wonderful ...
On April 14 a group of ten people from the Margaret Waterman Alumnae Group held a welcome dinner for Chef Roland Mesnier at Paesano's on Washtenaw Avenue. I was asked to be part of the group and I accepted without a second thought. Chef Mesnier had been the Executive Pastry Chef ...
Marge, I enjoy cooking but I am hesitant about adding herbs and spices to my dishes. I don't know exactly what spice to use when I cook. What goes with what? Can you help me with some sort of guideline? Thanks. -Karen Horton Herbs have been described as the soul ...
Mu son and I adore the shrimp at Dominick's. Do you happen to have or are you able to get the recipe for the ingredients? We have tried the commercial product (Zatarains), but it just isn't the same.Thanks. -Faithful Reader For the true flavors of your favorite peel and eat ...
There is a South American cookie that contains caramelized milk and is rolled in coconut. I had it on a trip to Honduras and absolutely loved it.Do you know what it is and do you have a recipe for it?Thank you so much. -Jackson Getnoe. You fell in love with ...
My daughter just returned from a party where a peanut butter cheese ball was served. She raved about it ! The hostess doesn't want to divulge the recipe because she said that it wasn't hers recipe to share. Can you get the recipe? I would love to serve it for ...
Mr. Mustafa Dakroub, CEO of Palm Palace Restaurants just sent me the revised recipe for their lentil soup. This recipe will serve at least 10 people. Thank you so much, Mr. Dakroub and thank you readers for your patience. Lentil Soup from Palm Palace 2 lb. red lentils 1/2 lb. ...
Many years ago the Michigan League had a very good restaurant and they used to have International Nights. One of the items that I used to really enjoy was an herb bread that was sometime served. It looked a bit like a jellyroll. A group of friends have a bet ...
I hope you can help me, Marge. This is the year that I have committed myself to increase my repertoire of soup recipes. I never liked lentil soup until I tasted a delicious spicy version at Palm Palace in Ann Arbor. I have tried several Middle Eastern recipes, but none ...
Would you publish a recipe similar to Zingerman's cole slaw? Thanks.-Susan Jordan Keith Dragon shared the Zingerman's Roadhouse recipe with me. It makes enough for a party of over 150, so I have broken it down for home use. This version will be similar but not exactly what you get ...
Do you happen to have the recipe for the Bavarian Inn's hot German potato salad? On a recent trip to Frankenmuth I fell in love with it. Thank you. -R.E. Visiting Frankenmuth is a Michigan tradition that will never go out of style. The same goes for this wonderful potato ...
At a restaurant recently I had some mixed potato pancakes that were heavenly. Can they be made at home? I am not into fancy cooking so your recipe needs to be easy. June Johnstone Potato pancakes or latkes are are not too difficult to make at home. The secret is ...
Do you have a good recipe for scalloped oysters? Over the holidays I had them for the first time and absolutely loved them! Since then, I have tried two recipes that were just OK. Can you help? -Doris Connelley This recipe is a variation of one that has been in ...
I was wondering if you could get the recipe for cheese brioche from Petite Provence in Portland Oregon. We'd be eternally grateful. It'd be great to try them ourselves. We recently watched Julie and Julia so are obsessed with cooking everything French. Liz. You are not alone with your love ...
My husband and I love to stop at Tamarack in West Virginia on our way to visit our daughter in North Carolina. They serve the best tomato basil bisque, we've ever had. Is it possible to get their recipe? Thank you, Marge. Barbara Balbach Tamarack, near Beckley, Wes Virginia is ...