Monday, May 23rd, 2016
May 29th was Crepe Suzette Day and this version of the classic dish will raise your blood sugar 50mg. These crepes don’t have a filling, they are cooked in an […]
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Here’s a repost from May 16, 2014 National Coquilles St. Jacques Day
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Those were my intentions. When something goes wrong in the kitchen don’t toss it, repurpose it. The Sweet Potato gnocchi didn’t turn out as delicate as I would have hoped. […]
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March 27th is National Paella Day and I’m reposting the video I did last year of this quintessential Spanish dish. The full recipe with notes can be found by going […]
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March 20 is National Ravioli Day. I’m going to make a simple yet delicious ravioli dish in under 15 minutes using ingredients right from the grocer’s shelf. When I was […]
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March 22 is Coq au Vin Day. This is not to be confused with National Coq au Vin Day which is May 29th. Coq au Vin literally means “Rooster with Wine,” […]
Read moreSaturday, February 13th, 2016
Chef/Humorist Vinny Verelli cooks up a heart stoping tortellini recipe with heavy cream, parmesan cheese and prosciutto ham. But it’s okay, there’s broccoli in the dish also. But to be […]
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January 31st is Brandy Alexander Day and to celebrate I made 3 drinks; the original Alexander and 2 brandy variations. Brandy is the distilled alcohol extracted from any fruit-based mash. […]
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Meatloaf, a giant meatball pressed into a loaf and baked. It is the first comfort food I can remember (wait, peanut butter and jelly is the first comfort food I can […]
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Although the variety is not as great in our fall garden we currently have an abundance of sweet potatoes and peppers. Roasted peppers go on just about anything and my […]
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