I’ve just returned from the Midwest where the corn was literally ”as high as an elephant’s eye.” And there is plenty of it! We ate grilled corn on the cob nearly every evening, as we do here on the East End. My cousins, Judd and Tracey and […]
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If you are hungry for a Chocolate cake that is not too sweet, dense, perfect for afternoon tea or easy to take on a picnic cake that needs nothing more than a glass of milk, after dinner cognac, or glass of red wine or port, this is […]
Read more →After this past winter, we all appreciate the warm sun and the myriad of spring produce…radishes, ramps, scallions, watercress, asparagus, and rhubarb, just to mention a few. The crisp crunchy sweet spring radishes at the Farmer’s Market were so beautiful that I was motivated to immediately make […]
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Most likely you’re a veteran soup maker, but in the case you’d like to elevate your repertoire from good to extraordinary tasting using the same ingredients, here are a few tips. First, sauté the protein (beef, sausage, pork, chicken, turkey, etc.) in it’s own fat or a […]
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As seen in The Seasonal Chef. Column 6, February 13, 2014. Mignonette Sauce for oysters on the half shell, My heart “beets” for you salad, Roasted Yukon Gold fingerling potatoes, Roasted fillet fresh cod, Dark chocolate sauce for dipping. A romantic dinner i the best way to […]
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As seen in The Seasonal Chef. Column 51, December 26, 2013. SALMON TARTAR IN CUCUMBER CUPS, TOURNEDOES OF BEEF TERIYAKI, OLIVE OIL RUSSET POTATO CHIPS, JUDY’S FESTIVE HOLIDAY SALAD. A special menu for you to ring in 2014! Salmon tartar, Filet of beef tournedos, Oven As seen […]
Read more →As seen in The Seasonal Chef. Column 50, December 19, 2013. FILLET OF GREY SOLE DUGLERE, WHOLEGRAIN COUSCOUS WITH PETIT POIS, FESTIVE GREENS WITH ORANGES, AVOCADO, AND RED ONION. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but when it comes to dinner, who has the time to cook? […]
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As seen in The Seasonal Chef. Column 49, December 12, 2013. BABY RED AND GREEN ROMAINE, SPINACH, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, RED ONION, AND GRAPE TOMATO SALAD, FRISEE, APPLE, CRANBERRY, AND PISTACHIO SALAD, ROMAINE & PEAR SALAD. Winter salads need not be dull or ordinary. The Christmas color combination […]
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As seen in The Seasonal Chef. Column 48, December 5, 2013. SAFFRON SHORTBREAD STARS, MORNING GLORY MUFFINS. I am borrowing a phrase from The Sound of Music; these are a “FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS” (a.k.a. tools) that I use in my kitchen! If there’s a cook […]
Read more →As seen in The Seasonal Chef. Column 47, November 28, 2013. Grilled turkey sandwich, Turkey B.L.T., Stir fry turkey, Turkey Soup. Happy Thanksgiving! If you have leftover turkey, here are four transformed turkey recipes that are so delicious you may find a reason to make another one! […]
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