Monthly Archives: March 2012

SCALLOPS IN THE STYLE OF PROVENCE

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It doesn’t get much better than this.   A dish with fabulous flavour.   Just  ten minutes prep work and seven  minutes in the pan and you’ve got dinner that will knock your socks off. This is another one of those recipes … Continue reading

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SMOKING CHILI WITH TWO MEATS AND CORNMEAL MUFFINS

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  The calendar says March.  We are two days away from the “ides of March”.  However, the weather is anything but spring like.  The winds yesterday were so fierce the ferries were not operating for most of the day.  A … Continue reading

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SPICY CORNBREAD MUFFINS

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    I love anything made with cornmeal.   Polenta in any shape or form –  fried, grilled, topped with Bolognese sauce,  smothered in parmesan cheese,  smothered in butter.  Polenta is a lovely, lovely comfort food.     Then there’s … Continue reading

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BRAISED PORK BELLY WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES … Brasato di Pancia di Maiale con Mele Caramelizzate

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  The first time I was introduced to braised pork belly  it was made by our good friend and exceptional chef Andy Chan.  The dish was pork belly in taro root.  The meat was so luscious, so tender it literally … Continue reading

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SPINACH PIE … a vegetarian dish that will make your reputation as a splendid cook

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SPINACH PIE  in all its glory This dish looks  professional and complicated.  In reality it is easy to make.  Don’t be concerned about using phyllo pastry dough.   In this recipe perfection isn’t necessary.    If a sheet tears just keep going.  … Continue reading

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