Grotesque weather. Upper 90s with humidity almost as high. No real relief at night.
But it was the weekend and I NEEDED TO COOK. So...
I had some thawed chicken breast that needed to be used.
I had a can…
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'Tis The Season for Perfect Little Blueberry Pies!
One of my all-time favorite recipes! Make these any time, but especially while blueberries are in season!
I have long been inordinately proud of my pies. And yes, I know it goeth before a fall. But I learned from the…
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Justin Chapple's Caviar Carbonara
I don’t often publish other people’s recipes. This is so perfect I have to. It’s from my dear friend and colleague Justin Chapple.
If the gods happen to favor you with some caviar... some, but not enough for a caviar…
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Springtime Risotto
I had a number of “bits” from the test kitchen.
Half an onion, half a zucchini, a few multicolored baby peppers.
And a big bag o' dill... Thanks, Renae!
And I am so damned ready for spring that a primavera-y…
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Chicken 'n' Beans with Assorted Chiles and Avocado
Seriously, not the best name, I realize... but boy, was it good!
I had thawed some chicken breasts for dinner a few days before, and there was just about 1 1/3 left that needed to be used.
Yes, you read…
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Won't You Be My Valentines?
Valentine's Day... Can't live with it, can't live without it!
I'm a big believer in staying home with, and cooking for, the one you love.
This year, I hope you'll check out the delectable recipes I created for Rachael Ray's…
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Bitter Greens Frittata
I had all these gorgeous bitter greens from a shoot... frisée, endive, arugula. We’d used some of them for a delicious salad, but more remained.
So...
I minced an onion and started to sauté it in EVOO. Then I added…
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Time for Christmas Cookies! Start with Snowballs!
Forgive me.
The switch from "after Thanksgiving" foods to Christmas prep can induce whiplash...
And now it's almost mid-December!
So let's get going, people... Over the next few days, we'll be re-posting our greatest Christmas cookie hits.
You're welcome!
(And…
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The Remains of the Day: Yes, It's Time Again for Turkey Mole Enchiladas! (Turkey & Chocolate! Olé!)
This experiment from last Thanksgiving will definitely be making a repeat appearance on our table this year! It's staggeringly good, if I do say so myself...)
As always, this year I'm determined to come up with some new ways to…
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The Remains of the Day: Silky & Elegant Turkey Risottos
There are very few culinary creations that can boast the rich flavor and luscious mouthfeel of risotto. And that fabulous Thanksgiving turkey will provide you with the meat, and the stock, to make some of the best risotto you've ever…
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The Remains of the Day: Love That Turkey Hash!
THE use... THE comfort food... using the remains of the turkey... probably my personal fave... because when all is said and done, I'm a Midwesterner who's Irish on all sides (and I do mean ALL sides).
Hash.
So this version…
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The Remains of the Day: Savory Holiday Crêpes!
These two recipes are De-lightful to make, De-licious to eat, and De-lovely to serve... with your favorite turkey or ham or chicken!
Time Machine: Chicken Crêpes
I can't really explain it...
OK... I could say that some of the roast…
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The Remains of the Day: Turkey Herder Pie!
If it makes you feel better, you can call it "Shepherd's Pie with Turkey," but either way, my after-Thanksgiving take on this comfort food favorite will have you gobbling it down!
So... The Remains were gloriously arrayed before me...
I…
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Whatever Shall We Do with The Remains?!? (Turkey Sandwiches with Crunchy Cheesy Potatoes)
No one finishes the Thanksgiving meal. There are always containers of... remaining food.
What to do? Dump everything in a pot and call it soup? YUCK.
Instead of thinking of The L Word as some "used" food you need to…
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Take The Spatchcock Express!
Here's a great memory of my very first time roasting a spatchcocked turkey, and my case for spatchcocking your Thanksgiving turkey... Norman Rockwell was a painter, not a cook!
I know it looks like road kill but...
It's happened... I've…
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