Talk about comfort food, this is the kind of main dish you want to serve on a cool autumn night with a great bottle of wine and a roaring fire. That’s what we did just last night. It is also the…
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A Tale Of Two Turkeys…Stuffed Turkey Breast With Chestnuts And Prunes
On weekday mornings I usually get up fairly early, get a strong cup of coffee and turn on CNBC for the usual dribble on Greece, Italy, gold and everything bad that is going on in the world…
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Caramelized Roast Pears…A Simple Fall Dessert
Dessert recipes don’t have to be complicated and time consuming to be spectacular. The recipe here is a case in point and one that can be prepared on the spur of the moment for a dinner in the…
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Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Shallots and Rosemary
Remember the Brussels sprouts recipe from the New York Times that I posted a couple of years ago? The same one that got Brussels sprouts haters all over the world, including my daughter, to give them…
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Preserved Eggplants With Olives, Capers And Parsley
What a gorgeous Fall we are having here in North Georgia. This has always been my most favorite times of the year although, because of the drought, we have not been able to enjoy picnics on the…
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Guess Who’s Coming For Lunch…
I guess Fall is the time of the year to entertain distinguished guests. Almost a year ago, on a visit to New York City, I had the pleasure of cooking for my dearest friend Reggie Darling. This year,…
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Rustic Plum Tart
Now that the cooler weather is upon us, it’s time to get back to Sunday dinners with the family. This is the perfect dessert.
The star here is the buttery free-form crust which, together with a…
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Grilled Beer Bratwust And Warm Potato Salad
Tonight, while I sat at the kitchen counter savoring my “light” Sunday evening fare, I couldn’t stop thinking of all the occasions I could serve these at. Here at the lake I would serve them on…
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Roast Duck Legs With Honey, Vinegar And Caramelized Apples
I bought four duck legs with the best intentions of turning them into duck confit for pates and cassoulets in the future; but I got lazy and decided instead to roast them and serve them with a…
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An Elegant Fall Menu For The Ladies Who Lunch…Apple Fall With Maple Cream
One of the best transit systems in this country is in New York City. I can’t tell you a lot about the subway, since I refuse to ride it since 9/11, but the buses are terrific, my favorite the M1- 4…
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Fair Is Fair…Halloween In the Country
A few days ago I posted on some beautiful Halloween decorations on Madison Avenue in New York City. Whilst my new neck of the woods might not be as chic or sophisticated, I am happy to say we get…
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Roasted Cornish Hens With Cherry Port Glaze
A very simple but elegant main dish for a Fall dinner party or family dinner. Serve with a Gratin of Pearl Onions and Gruyere. and brussel sprouts or haricot verts.
The Pumpkin Flan With Pumpkin…
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Lindaraxa will be on a short break but back before you know it!
I’m leaving a simple video on how to butterfly a chicken from the folks at Fine Cooking. So easy a caveman can do it. Great for when…
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Pumpkin Flan With Pumpkin Seed Praline
Through the years, I’ve come to the realization that if you love pumpkin there is no law that says you must wait ’til Thanksgiving. Things like pumpkin pie, pumpkin flan or pumpkin soup are too good…
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Pumpkin Pear Soup With Coriander
Once you discover a good recipe, stick with it. Sure, you don’t want to serve it to the same people all the time, but use it as a benchmark and only substitute when you must. I see so many new…
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