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Last night we were entertaining our respective brothers and their wives. I wanted to make something really outstanding and extra special. This recipe for chicken pot pie is dramatically different from the usual recipes. Vegetables and chicken are roasted … Continue reading
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Summer at the lake. Every time you say those words you conjure up memories of sunny days that lasted forever; floating in the cool, green waters of a Northern lake, sand scrubbed bodies stretched out to the sun. We spent … Continue reading
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There was a bakery in Banff that made the best oatmeal raisin cookie. After a hard day of skiing I rewarded myself with just one cookie. For years I tried every recipe I could find in an attempt to duplicate … Continue reading
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HOT PEPPER JELLY AND CREAM CHEESE It has just two ingredients. It will be devoured long before the dishes you worked all day to prepare. Serve it Super Bowl Sunday. Spectacularly easy – Hot Pepper Jelly over Cream … Continue reading
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Now is the perfect time to revel in the fragrant fruit and sweet flavor of Meyer lemons. Meyers have a sweeter juice, a more floral scent and taste, and a thinner peel than other lemons. You can put slices … Continue reading
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Of all the ingredients I always have on hand in my kitchen garlic is near the top of the list. Garlic has a reputation for being too strong a flavor and the culprit of bad breath. I am … Continue reading
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Slow roasting whole heads of garlic with a drizzle of oil concentrates the flavors and adds a caramelized note that enhances garlic’s natural sweetness. The flavor of the garlic becomes mellow and delicate. The cloves soften and are easy … Continue reading
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Back in September, when the stalls in farmer’s markets were piled high with vegetables, I filled my pantry shelves with various squashes. They make wonderful soups that fill your kitchen with delicious smells. This soup makes a spectacular presentation … Continue reading
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We all grew up on baked beans, but this is baked beans with a difference. It’s baked beans for grown-ups. Bring it to the table in an old-fashioned bean pot. It becomes pure theatre. Serve with crusty bread and salad. … Continue reading
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When my father retired from a lifetime of cooking he returned to his first love – pastry. He was a patisserie extraordinary. He started me pastry making at a very early age. One might say I learned baking … Continue reading
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