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Butternut Squash Soup
A creamy, flavorful butternut squash soup that’s easy to make. This is a recipe that I made when I was macrobiotic. It can be vegan or you can add a splash of cream at the end. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS First, chop the veggies! Sauté the onion until it becomes translucent, add the squash, and cook until it…
Easy Chocolate Cake
By Yossy Arefi This classic chocolate layer cake is “deeply chocolatey, fluffy and even tastier if you make it the day before you plan to eat the cake. The layers bake up nice and flat, so you don’t have to bother with trimming. The sour cream makes the cake layers nice and plush, and adds a…
Cowboy Caviar
By Margaux Laskey I made this the other night for a family barbecue. It was a wonderful accompaniment to our hamburgers and hot dogs. The canned beans may be a little soft for some, but if you want a firmer bean in the dish, try chick peas. Author suggests eating this with a pile of tortilla…
Elaine’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Recipe from Elaine Kaufman Jack O. was a fan of this recipe from the famed upper east side restaurant, Elaines, in NYC. It was a celebrity hot spot from the early 60’s to 2011, closing only after its proprietress, Elaine Kaufman, died. It’s a glorified mac and cheese, however, there are several additions which can change…
Chicken Stew
By Dan Pelosi I have been looking for a stew recipe with chicken for a long time and am delighted to share this one with you. Boneless chicken thighs are used instead of breasts, as they stay juicier longer. Simmering them in the stew along with sweet paprika, chicken stock and a touch of apple cider…
Crispy Chicken With Lime Butter
By Eric Kim In this recipe, chicken thighs are slow seared using a technique from the chef Paul Bertolli called “bottom-up cooking” where the chicken cooks almost entirely on the skin side over moderate heat, resulting in shatteringly crisp skin. Start them in a cold pan, skin-side down, then leave them mostly undisturbed. For more even browning,…
Cuban Black Beans
Recipe from Eduardo Machado and Michael Domitrovich Adapted by Pete Wells Delicious recipe. The only problem might be in locating a smoked ham hock. I actually got one in Whole Foods along with a smoked ham shank, either one is acceptable. It helped that it was just before Easter, however a good butcher shop will probably have a fresh…
North African Meatballs
By David Tanis”In France, meatballs are called boulettes, and by far the favorite versions are the spice-scented North African type. Since I like things a bit spicier, my boulettes are more like Tunisia ones, in which hot pepper is more assertive.” Note: While making this recipe, I used lamb instead of beef and made some substitutions.…
Breakfast Potatoes
By Naz Deravian Another delicious potato recipe! The recipe is simple and mostly hands off; the potatoes just need to be tossed every so often for even crisping. While russets can be used, Yukon Gold potatoes are soft and creamy, and the longer they roast, the crispier the outsides will become. (Just don’t overdo it, or…
Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
By Ali Slagle This delicious recipe comes together quickly, and the thinly sliced asparagus doesn’t need much time to cook. Feel free to swap with any other vegetables that cook in just a few minutes, like thinly sliced green beans, or frozen peas. My only suggestion Is to use a little less honey, although my son…
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