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Super Bowl Special: Chili Con Carne
OK. You and your friends are gathered around the TV riveted on the Super Bowl. Chips and salsa have been passed about, but now it’s half time and the call is for something more stick-to-your ribs...
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More Super Bowl Specials: Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon
Peppers are one of the most versatile veggies out there. There are so many varieties and cooking with them is fun. Here is a nice twist to the jalapeno. Stuff them with goat cheese and wrap them in...
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Cheesecake Perfect for Passover
This light, ethereal cheesecake is perfect Passover fare. In addition to cream cheese, this Italian version includes sour cream for tang and ricotta for lightness. The citrus zest is a must. Cake...
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Deconstructed Nachos
Surprise your guests with this deconstructed version of deliciously addictive nachos. The mouthfeel of the individual ingredients is the wow factor. Ingredients 1 large bag baked corn tortilla chips 1...
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A Student Remembers: James Beard (May 5, 1903 – January 21, 1985)
He sat on his high director’s chair overseeing his small class of burgeoning cooks, offering instruction in a relaxed, never dogmatic manner. He seemed larger than life, 6’ 2” with noticeably large...
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Hand-dipping Strawberries in Chocolate or What’s the Hair Dryer Doing in the...
Weather plays an integral role in working with chocolate as every candy maker knows. And I should know, too. Seems like such a simple thing, dipping strawberries in melted chocolate, and it is if...
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French Onion Soup
In case you’re already thinking about warding off the winter blues, I bring you the inimitable fragrant and hearty French onion soup. What could better warm your innards than a hot steaming crock of...
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Happy Thanksgiving and Thanks for the Memories!
Turkey Tips for the Holidays With Thanksgiving upon us, you may well be overwhelmed by so many tips on roasting a turkey. To brine or not to brine? To use an oven roasting bag or just a roasting pan?...
View ArticleStar Spangled Fourth of July Berry Tarts
Looking for a stunning dessert to top off your Fourth of July cookout? What could be more patriotic than these starry mini berry tarts? Raspberries and blueberries bursting under flaky pastry and...
View ArticleGrapefruit Granita Cocktail
This is the most refreshing cocktail I know. If this doesn’t cool you off on a steamy summer day, I don’t know what will. Notice that the sugar syrup isn’t diluted with water, but grapefruit juice is...
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