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Basic steps, Vegetables

Mirepoix

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This recipe is a a stepping stone in creating other dishes. Slowly sautéing the finely chopped vegetables in butter releases sweetness from the carrots and onions, balanced by the celery and imparts a wonderful aroma and flavor to your further creation. A combination of two parts onion, one part each […]

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Boeuf Bourguignon

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As we walked through the Bastille market on a rainy Sunday last time in Paris, we looked at the amazing white asparagus and fresh strawberries that the produce vendors were selling. Every one of them was picture perfect and without a blemish. Next was the fishmonger with fresh St Pierre […]

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Thanksgiving part 3

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  OK thanksgiving day:   Turkey is prepped and in the oven.   Gravy is checked, right? Part 2   Desserts are go Part 2.   All the is left is mashed potatoes – part2.   Veggies: you want veggies in season, and the following are popular: Carrots: peel, blanch […]

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Thanksgiving part 3. Pies

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    This is a traditional pie holiday so it should be the focus of dessert.   Since pies can and should be made in advance to free up oven space on the day of Thanksgiving, we will go over them now.   Traditionally pumpkin pie is the most popular […]

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Thanksgiving part 2. The turkey

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      The turkey     Thanksgiving recipes.   Here are some basic recipes for the thanksgiving meal followed by a few creative ones.   Roast turkey. (10ppl) 15lb turkey (brine) 1 gal water 1 cup kosher salt ¼ cup light brown sugar ½ t thyme ½ t sage […]

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Thanksgiving is coming……

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It’s almost Thanksgiving again, with delicious food and wonderful aromas all around. This is a great time in the kitchen to have fun and be creative.   First let’s get organized: Are you serving the meal at your house or going out for it? Or are you going to somebody […]

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BBQ, Beef, Grilling, Meat, Steaks

Grilling beef part 2

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  In the first part of grilling steaks we went over the 3 main types of beef cuts and how to best enjoy them. The first article discussed group 1 which is from the loin and has the most tender cuts which lend themselves to quick grilling over high heat. […]

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Eggs

Eggs Benedict for Mother’s day

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Make mom Eggs Benedict for Mother’s Day, a great breakfast or brunch classic!   When going out for breakfast, especially mid to late morning, I often scour the menu for something more than just eggs and toast.   Occasionally, on a Sunday morning, my wife and I get up early […]

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