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Boursin Cheese Dip with Fresh Vegetables
Eat your vegetables! We had brunch at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA for Easter. When we left, I noticed them putting the advertised special appetizers on the tables and it sounded good. Boursin® Cheese is added to sour cream, olive oil and fresh lime juice to make a flavorful dip for fresh vegetables. Boursin Cheese Dip […]
Continue ReadingSugar & Spice Rub
Easter Ham Here is a dry rub for your Easter ham. You can also make it smoky and spicy by adding a bit of ground chipotle pepper for a hint of heat. Sugar & Spice Rub 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1-1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground allspice […]
Continue ReadingCrispy “Unfried” Chicken
A crowd pleasing chicken I found this recipe in Woman’s Day and made it last night. Everyone liked it, even Grace! Crispy and healthy! Crispy “Unfried” Chicken Serves 8 4 cups rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies), lightly crushed 3⁄4 cup grated Parmesan (3 oz) 2 Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs paprika 1 tsp ground cumin Kosher […]
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Black Mission Figs in a Port Reduction In a moment of insanity, I signed up to compete in a grilled cheese contest this coming Saturday. I have made so many combinations, that I am actually a little sick of grilled cheese. This is one of the ingredients I am using in my sandwich. I first […]
Continue ReadingIn Memory of a Truly Elegant Woman
One of my fondest memories of college, was being invited to my roommate’s home for the weekend in Brooklyn. We would pile in her car with the broken front seat with our bags of dirty laundry. Her parents were wonderful. Her mother was the director of the Joffrey Ballet in New York – an incredibly […]
Continue ReadingSavory Red Pepper And Onion Matzo Brei
In Memory of a Truly Elegant Woman One of my fondest memories of college, was being invited to my roommate’s home for the weekend in Brooklyn. We would pile in her car with the broken front seat with our bags of dirty laundry. Her parents were wonderful. Her mother was the director of the Joffrey Ballet in […]
Continue ReadingTortino di Fagiolini – Green Bean Pie
Green Bean Pie This recipe is in the Los Angeles Times food section today. It looks so good that I will make it for Easter. It has been adapted from Nani’s Cucina Italiana in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The great thing about it is that you can make it ahead! To make ciabatta crumbs, dry out slices of the bread […]
Continue ReadingChicken with Sugar Snap Peas & Spring Herbs
Spring has sprung! This is a healthy chicken recipe for Spring – low in fat and calories from EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008). Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are paired with an elegant but easy light sauce of sugar snap peas and artichoke hearts. This dish can be made without the sprouted beans, but is especially […]
Continue ReadingButterscotch Budino with Caramel Sauce and Rosemary Pine Nut Cookies
The Best Dessert Ever! I know you are going to look at this recipe and say it’s way too involved, but this is probably one of the best desserts I have ever had. It’s from Nancy Silverton, Pizzeria Mozza “A budino is really just a pudding. But this budino, with its deep buttery-caramel flavor and thick, velvety […]
Continue ReadingSteak au Poivre
A Classic French Dish Steak au poivre or pepper steak is a French dish that consists of a steak, traditionally a filet mignon, coated with loosely cracked peppercorns and then cooked. The peppercorns form a crust on the steak when cooked and provide a pungent but complementary counterpoint to the rich flavor of the high-quality […]
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