Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

French Herb Butter

I love herb butters. Herb butters are rich and flavorful. Divas like rich. I like to keep a ramekin of something gorgeous in the refrigerator to add to soups, smear on breads, melt over pasta. They are all easy to make. The key is letting the butter soften at room temperature.

French Herb Butter

1 stick of butter

1 clove of garlic, chopped

1/2 shallot, chopped

parsley

thyme

1 splash dry white wine

capers

Mix everything in a bowl and smash into a ramekin.

Make it a meal: Serve atop grilled vegetables along with your Slow Cooked Lemon Chicken (see recipe)

Wine: Chardonnay or the rest of the bottle you opened to make the butter recipe.
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