Jambalaya and Crantini with wardrobe provided by Parc Boutique!
Coming from French, Spanish, and possibly African origin, Jambalaya is at least a relative to the Spanish Paella. While it is a “one pot” dish, it’s a perfect example of building layers of flavor making it a wonderful culinary treat.
My first experience with Jambalaya was in New Orleans and this is a combination of Cajun and Creole seasonings. The spice mix is something I keep on hand to flavor seafood and poultry in all sorts of recipes.
This recipe packs some heat, but I still serve it with hot sauce on the side for those who like more. The Southern Comfort Crantini also packs some punch – be careful with that:)
-Laura Bonicelli
Laura’s Wardrobe is available at Parc Boutique and if you mention you watched this video at checkout, we will give you 15% off everything Laura is wearing!
This week she is wearing:
* Dex Crepe Long Blouse $98
*Hematite and Silver metal necklace $27 and matching hematite earrings $10
Alaskan King Crab and Strawberry Salad with Gougeres with wardrobe provided by Parc Boutique!
I hate to admit it, but I frequently get stuck on one entree in a restaurant that becomes the reason I go there and what I usually order. This salad is a recreation of a crab and strawberry salad that I had every day for a week when I was in Tucson a few years ago cooking for a friend’s wedding. It’s a marvelous luncheon salad and perfect when paired with a gougere.
Gougeres, by the way, are easy to make and an absolute show stopper. You can add herbs, cheese, or just make them plain. The dough is a simple pate’ a choux which also is used for profiteroles and cream puffs. They are similar in taste, texture, and ingredients to a popover.
Laura’s Wardrobe is available at Parc Boutique and if you mention you watched this video at checkout, we will give you 15% off everything Laura is wearing!
This week she is wearing:
213 Industry Blouse $98
Local Jewelry Designer Carolina Topet Fine Silver Necklace $90 and earrings $30
Stuffed Pork Chops with Roasted Hericot Verts with wardrobe provided by Parc Boutique!
I have an old meat thermometer that has the “done” temperature for pork marked at 185 degrees. No wonder my “shoe leather” chops were rather unpopular! This stuffed pork chop recipe makes a succulent and perfectly done chop. They are easy to stuff a day ahead and take only 20 minutes to cook. I really like the cornbread in the stuffing not only for it’s flavor, but because it retains some of it’s coarse texture which is very nice with the meat.
I paired this with very fast, simple, and nutty roasted hericot verts with walnuts. Stuffing the chops a day ahead (basically separating the prep from the cooking) makes this a very quick and easy meal.
Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter with wardrobe provided by Parc Boutique
“Making ravioli is one of my favorite things to include in my cooking classes. It was a very “special occasion” dish when I was growing up. Let’s face it, it is some work. One of the reasons I like to do it with a class is that many people have never even thought of making their own and it’s so rewarding and fun to do.
The sweetness of the squash filling with the amaretti cookies, parmesan, and nutmeg is perfectly set off by the salty earthiness of the sage butter. That with a little sprinkling of parmesan is all you need for a wonderful first or main course. This is just one of the endless fillings you can come up with. Try making ravioli with children. They love it!”
-Laura Bonicelli www.solobybonicelli.com
Laura is wearing a silk blouse from Trinity $62, Smoky Quartz Sterling Necklace by Kim-Anh Tong $64, and earrings by M. Bridget Designs $36. All items available for purchase at Parc Boutique!
Join us as we host our first Local Jewelry Designer Spring Trunk Show on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 12pm-6pm at Parc Boutique.
Meet and greet the local designers, take 15% off select designs, and enjoy some snacks and beverages!
The six local jewelry designers featured are Candied Yams, Helen Wang Jewelry, Kim-Anh Tong Jewelry, Liebling Designs, M. Bridget Designs, and Twilight Soaps & Gifts.
They will be featured during the following times slots:
12-2pm: Helen Wang Jewelry & Candied Yams Jewelry
2-4 pm: M. Bridget Designs & Kim-Anh Tong Jewelry
4-6pm: Liebling Designs & Twilight Soaps and Gifts
Each designer will showcase their new Spring jewelry collections and pieces currently sold in stores.
This Week’s Recipe from Solo By Bonicelli: Oeufs en Cocotte with wardrobe provided by Parc Boutique!
Laura is wearing a V-neck shirred Top in ivory from Renee C $54, Turquoise stone earrings by local jeweler M.Bridget Designs $18, and a Brazilian Blue Agate Druzy & Agate Beads Sterling Silver Necklace from local jewelry artist Kim-Anh Tong $84. All pieces can be found at Parc Boutique!
Although the weather doesn’t feel like Spring, these new arrivals will get you into Spring. The store is slowly looking more colorful and vibrant!
BB Dakota
BB Dakota Luella Printed Skirt. How cute would this be for Valentines day?
BB Dakota Luella Zip Skirt in black. Love the edgy exposed zipper!
Fluxus
Fluxus Berlin Dress in heather grey. The definition of casual chic!
Alternative Apparel
Alternative Apparel Burnout Henley Tank: Available in white, black, and tomato
Alternative Apparel Tunic V-neck Tee: Available in black, cobalt, violet (not pictured)
Alternative Apparel Silk Modal Boyfriend Tee: One of the softest shirt you’ll ever own! Re-stocked in black, grey, aquatic
LA Made
V-Pocket tee in sapphire blue, white, and black
Erica Scarf tee in anthracite dark grey
Bandeaux Tube: Wear under a low v-neck tee, perfect under a strapless top, and under all those sheer burnout tees you already own…you’ll find so many uses for this bandeau top!
Trinity
Trinity Ruffle Tunic, it’s back in blue!
Trinity Silk Crape Lace trimmed top. Available in Mauve (pictured in mocha)
Laura is wearing a navy blue tunic from Trinity and accessorized with a Kim-Anh Tong one of a kind piece: Blue Agate and Jade Sterling Silver Necklace. All pieces can be found at the store!
Here is this week’s video from Solo by Bonicell, a local fresh meal delivery service providing an in-home, healthful, quality dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Wardrobe Provided by Parc Boutique
Winters are long and very gray in Minnesota. I like to use a little color and heat to spice things up a little bit. Since there is no trip to Mexico on the books, I thought I’d cook up my favorite Mexican treat – fish tacos. This version is layered with flavors. I start with a spicy marinade for the fish and a fresh and irresistible lime mayo (made from scratch). Then I top it with two sophisticated salsas. All of that and some corn tortillas – winter just got shorter!
