Monthly Archives: November 2011

CRANBERRY STREUSEL CAKE

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It’s a gloomy, rainy November morning.  To chase the dark away I’ve lighted candles.   Amsterdam shares similar dark, rainy winter days.   It’s an old city with few stand alone homes.   The old apartments have big, tall windows and  at street … Continue reading

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HOW CHEFS GIVE FOOD A FLAVOR BOOST

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  To give food an extra boost of flavor borrow a few tricks from the professionals.   Your recipe may not call for these flavor boosters but chefs know they can make a difference.   Hoisin Sauce is a common ingredient … Continue reading

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ROSEMARY RAISIN WALNUT CRISPS

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You’ll never buy crackers again once you’ve made these ROSEMARY RAISIN WALNUT CRISPS.    These crackers are  inexpensive and  incredibly easy to make.   They are wonderful with a selection of cheeses or pate.  They would also make an amazing food gift.  … Continue reading

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SWEET POTATO MOUSSE a classic Thanksgiving dish.

There is a young man in our family with the soul of a poet, the eye of an artist and the dark, handsome look of a young Lord Byron.  What makes him truly outstanding he shows his heart when he … Continue reading

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Is this Turkey done?.. most asked question on Thanksgiving

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Everyone has their way of roasting turkey.  I’ve been using the guide from The Fannie Farmer Cookbook for more turkeys than I care to remember. Preheat the oven to 325°F.   Fill your sink with hot soapy water with a … Continue reading

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PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie  Makes one 9 inch single crust pie serving 6 to 8 For the crust: 1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 1 envelope 9( 2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored … Continue reading

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Essential Kitchen Tools:

Essential Kitchen Tools: We all have them.  Kitchen drawers filled with completely unnecessary kitchen accessories.  Some were impulse buys, many gifts, and others just seems to appear from out of now where.  What do you really need?  If you have … Continue reading

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Never Boil Pasta Again!

NEVER BOIL PASTA AGAIN! It is not necessary  to hold your pasta water at a rolling boil to cook it.    You don’t even need to keep the pot on the heat. The pasta will cook just fine if you take … Continue reading

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC

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When you roast cauliflower you create magic.  Bland cauliflower becomes full of flavour.  Now roast it with  some garlic,  toss it with toasted walnuts or pine nuts, parsley and fresh lemon juice and you’ll have a delicious, delectable, delightful  treat. … Continue reading

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BANGERS AND MUSTARD MASH

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This is an elegant take on an earthy  old-fashioned English dish.  Delicious lamb sausages and sublime mashed potatoes, humble and wonderful.   Our son Callum arrived   hungry for dinner after a long day of hard work landscaping  his yard.   Comfort … Continue reading

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