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Caramelized Pear Foie Gras Muffins

July 1, 2012

decadente/decadent Since California’s foie gras ban goes into effect today, I thought it was time I post these muffins, to pay homage to the duck fat others will be unable to obtain. Actually, this post that has been nagging at me like a toddler tugging at a parent’s pant leg. It all began at the […]

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Octopus Fritters

June 28, 2012

polpo/octopus Although there hasn’t been a lot of time for socializing this summer, I did experience one of the best meals I have had in a long time. A couple of weeks ago, a new friend and I headed to Empire State South, one of Hugh Acheson’s restaurants. I have not had the pleasure of […]

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Chocolate Orange Mascarpone Mousse

June 22, 2012

setoso/silky Several years ago, I met Sarah-Jane of All Events Perfect. I helped out with some desserts for a Wedding Planner Challenge on Get Married. A beautiful person inside and out, and someone who exudes genuine positivity everywhere she goes, I have been fortunate stay in touch with Sarah-Jane. Recently, she was invited to a […]

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Almond Cake with Dried Fruit

June 18, 2012

frutta essiccata/dried fruit Each month of The Secret Recipe Club brings its own challenges. The challenge is not choosing whether or not to participate. The difficulty comes from deciding which “Yumsilicious” recipe to recreate. What kind of recipe, you ask? The Yumsilicious one. Translation? Avanika, a young chef in her own kitchen, may be in […]

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Julia Child’s Reine de Saba

June 13, 2012

abilità tecnica/technical brilliance It seems like yesterday that the JC 100 received the first Julia Child tribute recipe, L’Omelette Roulée, in our email. Then, before I knew it, weeks two through five whizzed right by me, eager celebrating Julia’s upcoming birthday. Even though I was unable to make or post the enticing Mousseline au Chocolate, […]

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Almond Chip Cookie Bars

June 11, 2012

strapieno/chock-full During the summer months, I am supposed to take four weeks vacation. Because of personnel changes and the sheer amount of work that has to be completed, I am taking two weeks instead. A necessary evil of being an administrator. You do what is necessary to make sure the school year begins on the […]

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Cooking to Combat Cancer – 2012 Round Up and Rainbow Kale Salad

June 8, 2012

alimentazione sana/healthy eating For this year’s round up of healthy, cancer-fighting recipes, I would like to begin with a visual that should resonate with all of you… Renoir: Le Dejeuner de Canotiers Renoir knew how to draw us toward his group of friends as they enjoy one anothers company over a a meal on a […]

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Lump Crabcake & Avocado Sliders

May 28, 2012

minuscolo/miniature Summer…beaches, cookouts, outside dining, a glass of wine or cold mug of beer…I am excited it’s here. With all the wonderful times that come with summer vacation, the one food I thoroughly enjoy with all these elements are crab or salmon cakes. Dressed lightly with a dab of a remoulade sauce or aioli? I […]

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Nutella Cookie Sandwiches

May 21, 2012

panino/sandwich I thought today would never come! Why? It’s The Secret Recipe Club reveal day for Group C. Reveal day is always exciting, as I anxiously wait for the Blog hop to fill, checking out which recipes my fellow group members chose from their blog assignments. Group A was on May 7 and Group B on […]

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Cookie Dough Smores & a Giveaway!

May 19, 2012

omaggio/giveaway We all licked the spoon, or grabbed a little nugget of dough, when our moms and grandmothers baked us goodies as kids. Most of us also received a slight hand “tap”, as well. “Get out of there! You’re going to make yourself sick!” Raw dough, raw eggs, sick tummy. That was then. This is […]