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A French Vegetable Tian

Take some thinly-sliced veggies, bake them on a bed of caramelized onions and beneath a layer of cheese, and what do you get? An elegant side dish that everybody loves! Here's my step-by-step recipe:...

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Glazed Strawberry Tart

I love this seasonal tart. I made it last Saturday, when my cousin Heath was visiting. I also made it on Tuesday, as part of a live cooking-demonstration for the Kinderhook Garden Club. And this...

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Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie

I made this Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie the other day, and it was love at first bite. Below a  golden blanket of mashed, cinnamon-scented sweet potato is a satisfying symphony of ground turkey, leek,...

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How I Make Cold-“Brewed” Coffee

Meet my latest addiction: Cold-brewed coffee. This exquisite elixir doesn't require any special equipment. Heck, it doesn't require electricity! Wanna produce the best iced coffee in the world? The...

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Bubble and Squeak with Mushroom Gravy

I made Bubble and Squeak the other day, and it comforted my soul. It comforted Brenda Johnson's soul, too, because I made up a plate for her to taste-test. Here's my version of this British classic,...

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Almond Flour Sandwich Wraps

I can’t stop eating these almond flour sandwich wraps. They’re wonderfully spongy, delightfully chewy, and remarkably bread-like. They are gluten-free too, if that matters to you. Easy to make? Yeah,...

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Thanksgiving: The Sides!

Looking for Thanksgiving side dishes? Here are 18 delicious accompaniments that have appeared on my own holiday table over the years. Most are easy to make, some are gluten-free, and all are guaranteed...

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My Favorite Apple Recipes

Looking for a great apple recipe that doesn’t require two crusts and a pie plate? You’ve come to the right place! Here are my all-time favorite apple recipes, all tried and true and ready for you: My...

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Orange Cognac Cookies

Wowzers! That's not a real word, but it seems the best description for these holiday treats. They're light, buttery, and perfectly perfumed with Grand Marnier. Santa loves 'em, as do his...

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Chocolate Pavlova with Raspberries (GF)

This marvelous meringue-based dessert is named for the Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931).  As you will hear me say in the following video, I thought the recipe was of French origin. My...

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Sheet Pan Dinner: Chicken Thighs and Veggies

Yesterday marked three momentous events: 1) J.S. Bach’s 333rd birthday; 2) the first day of spring, and 3) my blog’s 9th anniversary! To celebrate, I filmed my favorite sheet pan dinner for you.  The...

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Lemon Buttercream

What to do when a fierce Nor’easter dumps 14 inches of snow in your yard? My advice is to make a batch of Lemon Buttercream, and swirl it sky-high on cupcakes! Here’s the recipe for this fabulicious...

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Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry

Don’t be jealous, but Aretha Franklin joined me in the kitchen yesterday.  Yes, THAT Aretha Franklin. We had a great time together! While The Queen of Soul belted out some of her best-known hits, I put...

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Sesame Chicken!

When I lived in New York City, Sesame Chicken was my favorite Chinese take-out food. It's an additive dish of crisply fried chicken morsels all dressed up in a shimmering, semi-sweet sauce. Alas, such...

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Baked Apple Slices

Last Wednesday, I loaded up my Lamborghini Veneno Toyota Corolla with pots, pans, a food processor, and numerous ingredients, and then drove for 90 minutes to the beautiful Adironack region of New York...

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Salted Caramel Sauce

Who can resist Salted Caramel Sauce? Not me! The homemade version has a deep, roasted flavor that puts store-bought caramel to shame. It's a cinch to make from scratch. All you need are four simple...

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Gobble-Gobble Squash!

Last night, just for the fun of it,  I roasted a quartet of acorn squash. Then I filled the cavities with a simple saute of ground turkey, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, fragrant thyme,...

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My Favorite Zucchini Recipes

Today, because it's August 17, and because zucchini is currently filling counter tops, fireplace mantels, and bedside tables throughout the nation, I thought I should share my favorite zucchini...

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Make Your Own Barbecue Sauce

You haven't lived until you've a dipped a fried mozzarella stick or a crispy chicken nugget into this savory, smokey, lip-smacking-delicious sauce. I love to brush it on grilled meats and veggies, too....

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Kevin’s Blueberry-Peach Cobbler

This old-fashioned dessert plays all the right notes for me. To make it, you take fresh  blueberries and peaches, and bake them beneath "cobblestones" of slightly-sweetened biscuit dough.  It's the...

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