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Passover Lemon Cheesecake
A Refreshing Citrusy Cheesecake Last night, my friend Joan, asked me to suggest a Passover recipe. Here is an idea – Lemon Cheese Cake, which uses almonds and matzo cake meal to make a wonderfully textured crust for this refreshing, citrusy cheesecake. After Passover, instead of pulling out the graham crackers again, experiment with other […]
Continue ReadingBaked Idaho Potato Salad
Bacon is not optional! This potato salad won first prize in the Idaho Potato Side Dish challenge, one of the events at the 2011 South Beach Wine & Food Festival earlier this year in Miami. The recipe from Carlos Barillas, chef of the Burger & Beer Joint, Miami Beach. My favorite part of the recipe […]
Continue ReadingAsian Tri-Cabbage Coleslaw
This recipe is adapted from San Francisco Flavors: Favorite Recipes From the Junior League of San Francisco (Chronicle Books, 19). This Asian slaw needs 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving. It can be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 1 week. Yes, you can leave out the cilantro – maybe use mint! Asian Tri-Cabbage Coleslaw […]
Continue ReadingJambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp & Andouille
Emeril’s Essence – Put’s the BAM! in Bayou This particular jambalaya pasta recipe is from a 2007 “Emeril Live” show. Here is a recipe for Emeril’s Essence (you can also buy it ready-made): 2 1/2 Tbs paprika 2 Tbs salt 2 Tbs garlic powder 1 Tbs black pepper 1 Tbs onion powder 1 Tbs cayenne […]
Continue Reading$5,000 Dressing & Taco Salad
Not-exactly-Mexican Mexican Food Mary Melton wrote an article in Los Angeles magazine about her love of not-exactly-Mexican Mexican food. “We kids ate a diet heavy on Cal-Tex-Mex—gringo-ized versions of tacos and enchiladas accompanied by chile con queso dip and rice cooked in tomato sauce. I learned early on how to prep a vat of “taco […]
Continue ReadingJulienne’s Couscous Salad with Currants & Pine Nuts
Couscous Salad I am making this recipe for a luncheon today. It comes from a local favorite restaurant called Julienne’s. Julienne’s Couscous Salad with Currants & Pine Nuts Serves 6 2/3 cup dried currants 3 Tbs unsalted butter 1/8 tsp powdered saffron 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 cups couscous 1 1/2 cups diced […]
Continue ReadingRosemary Marshmallow Squares
Grown Up Rice Crispy Treats I love this grown up version of rice crispy treats. I can just picture the kids faces as they say, “Mom, what did you do to the Rice Crispy treats?” Rosemary Marshmallow Squares Serves 12 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 Tbs finely […]
Continue ReadingBacon & Tomato Guacamole
Avocado & Bacon – The Marriage Bacon and guacamole? Genius! Why not use it on a sandwich? [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:295]
Continue ReadingA Prize in Every Box!
As a child, the ONLY reason I wanted to go to the grocery store with my mother, was to go the cereal aisle. The main reason was to scan the selves for the best prize inside. Sadly, we now live in an overly cautious, wear a bike helmut, seat belt (how many of you slide […]
Continue ReadingChicken & Apple Meat Loaf with Cider Gravy
A Twist on an American Classic Here is a light version of an American classic – meatloaf, which uses ground turkey and chicken sausages. It also have untraditional – apples, and cider gravy. Serve this with mashed potatoes and a fresh vegetable for dinner tonight. Chicken & Apple Meat Loaf with Cider Gravy Serves 4-6 […]
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