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Mar 15
Spanikopita, sometimes called spinach pie, is a classic, easy dish. It can be made with fresh spinach or frozen, with feta or your preferred cheese, with or without eggs, and with butter or olive oil. It can be served warm, cold, or room temperatu (read full article)
baking, Entertaining, Entrée, lunch, main course, mother recipe, Side Dish, supper, Vegetarian
Mar 05
When I first learned to make chocolate truffles thirty years ago I didn’t know I was learning the recipe originally conceived, or at least credited to, Fernand Point (1897-1955), one of the greatest French chefs. He trained or mentored such gi (read full article)
Chocolate, Dessert, Entertaining, gluten-free, mother recipe, Vegetarian
Jan 28
Usually I avoid a complicated combination of multiple recipes in one post, but everything except the rub I put on the sirloin was made from scratch in class last Sunday so it certainly can be done in one post. Besides, the people attending the class (read full article)
beef, condiments, Entertaining, Entrée, lunch, main course, salad, searing, supper, technique
Jan 26
Turn that plate with polenta around and you’ll find pollo alla cacciatora, or chicken cacciatore. It’s really a simple dish to make. The essential ingredients include carrots, onions, and celery, to make a soffritto; tomatoes, either can (read full article)
braising, Chicken, Entertaining, Entrée, gluten-free, kid-friendly, lunch, main course, Poultry, sauce
Jan 01
Whether you’re serving a nice pâté or are putting together a charcuterie platter, want some crunch in your sandwich or just need a quick burst of flavor, a sweet pickle chip is just right! Michael Ruhlman published a recipe for a delightfull (read full article)
Charcuterie, condiments, dairy-free, Entertaining, gluten-free, pantry, Preserving, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Dec 31
A good pâté is one my favorite things–humble ingredients transformed into a culinary delight. I particularly enjoy a nice mushroom pâté with fresh bread and sweet pickles for breakfast. Another thing I particularly like about pâté when c (read full article)
baking, Charcuterie, Entertaining, gluten-free, mushroom, Side Dish, technique, Vegetarian
Dec 28
This is a wonderful winter salad that makes an excellent palate cleanser. It needs a little time for the flavors to meld, so you’ll want to be sure to put it together while you’re waiting for the rest of your meal to finish cooking. Sta (read full article)
dairy-free, Entertaining, gluten-free, salad, Vegan, Vegetarian
Dec 15
I have to thank Martha Stewart for this one, or, more likely, the unnamed but talented chef Martha Stewart paid for this recipe. It comes from Martha Stewart’s Cookies. Peppermint Meringues 3 egg whites ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon peppermint e (read full article)
baking, Chocolate, cookie, cookies, Dessert, eggs, Entertaining, gluten-free
Dec 09
Fairy Glen cookies are an excellent option when you want or need gluten-free cookies. They do, however, require almonds, so if you need to accomodate someone with a nut allergy, these aren’t for you. Fairy Glen Cookies 3 egg whites pinch salt (read full article)
baking, cookie, cookies, Dessert, Entertaining, gluten-free
Dec 04
Now that Thanksgiving is out of the way it’s time to make holiday cookies for whatever holiday you might be celebrating. Angeletti are easy to make–kids can mix these successfully–and not too sweet. Angeletti ½ cup (1 stick) unsal (read full article)
baking, cookie, cookies, Dessert, Entertaining