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Best English Muffin Bread, ever

Best English Muffin Bread, ever

An Internet recipe search of English Muffin Bread, or Irish Soda Bread uncovers many versions of this favorite, but none as perfect as the version I made while living...

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Modern Flavors of Arabia: Sambousek

Modern Flavors of Arabia: Sambousek

Filled pastries are a delicacy and a staple of Arabic cuisine. Food historians trace back the origin of empanadas to the meat filled pies of Arabia long ago. Be...

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Pistachio Creams

Pistachio Creams

Taken from the Gold Medal cookbook of “Cookies and Bars”. Some of the best recipes are easy and have been around for ever. This was made in the Food...

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Modern Flavors of Arabia: Baba Ghanouj Salad

Modern Flavors of Arabia: Baba Ghanouj Salad

This salad is also known as baba ghanouj. Its classic flavors of sweet and sour, so characteristic of middle eastern food – fresh, bright, and refreshing....

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Thanksgiving Recipes from Marker’s Mark

Thanksgiving Recipes from Marker’s Mark

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Before you begin planning the traditional meal your family has enjoyed for years on end,...

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Roasted Sardines with Bread Crumbs, Green Garlic and Mint

Roasted Sardines with Bread Crumbs, Green Garlic and Mint

Not only are sardines packed with flavor and easy to prepare, they are among the most sustainable species of fish. The addictive, crispy skin of these sardines,...

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Thomas Keller: Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Thomas Keller: Buttermilk Fried Chicken

If there’s a better fried chicken, I haven’t tasted it. First, and critically, the chicken is brined for 12 hours in a herb-lemon brine, which seasons...

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Thomas Keller Recipes: Iceberg Lettuce Slices

Thomas Keller Recipes: Iceberg Lettuce Slices

This is a great salad by Thomas Keller. There are  several steps, but the end result is amazing and it’s such a great dish for summer. You can find more recipes...

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Chef Condra Easley: Oven Roasted Banana Baked Alaska

Chef Condra Easley: Oven Roasted Banana Baked Alaska

Chef Condra Easley, is an amazing pastry chef. Chef Easley received her formal training at several prestigious pastry shops in Paris, France including: Fauchon...

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Seared Tuna with Crispy Leek-Cilantro 
Salad and Raspberry-Red Pepper Jelly


Seared Tuna with Crispy Leek-Cilantro 
Salad and Raspberry-Red Pepper Jelly


This beautiful recipe is from the kitchen of Chef Matthew Bousquet, Mirepoix Restaurant in Sonoma County. CA. In 2002, Matthew and his wife, Bryan, opened Restaurant...

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