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Love Banh Mi sandwiches but find there aren’t any Vietnamese sandwich shops in your area? Heard great things about Banh Mi but never had the chance to try these delectable sandwiches that are part Viet, part French? Curious to learn more? The history of Banh Mi, a product of French Colonialism in what is now […]

Nothing can enliven your senses this time of year quite like this refreshing salad of perfectly ripe but firm D’Anjou or Bartlett Pears on a bed of watercress, served with a Blood Orange dressing. In the event you cannot find blood Oranges, simply combine 1/2 cup pomegranate juice with 1/4 cup regular pomegranate juice. Ingredients: […]

Is pumpkin pie a must for the family feast? Do you love pumpkin pie but want to do something a bit different this time around? Well… This pumpkin chiffon pie boasts a light and airy filling, a graham cracker crust, and a crystallized ginger garnish that make this one very different and delicious pumpkin pie! […]

A delicious crisp with a dollop of homemade whipped cream or ice cream is the ultimate comfort food on those chilly winter nights. This deliciously sweet-tart dessert fills the house with the aroma of cranberry, warm apples, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. For the apples, Granny Smith is probably your most reliably tart and firm […]

While Thanksgiving is perhaps the most traditional meal we’ll enjoy over the holiday season, it need not be boring! When selecting recipes for your the Thanksgiving feast, it’s actually a good idea to include dishes with an array of different textures, colors and temperatures. Not only will your guests find the meal more satisfying and […]

Factor in all the holiday get-togethers you’ll be going to and what you’ll be eating there; those pieces of pie, those cookies, candies, bread and just around the time you’ll be opening your Christmas presents, you just might be carrying around a few more pounds of holiday cheer than you’d like. This year, I’m only […]

Well that time is upon us! What kind of a holiday season are you going to have? I know certain things are totally out of our control, you know stuff like bad weather, disagreements between siblings and their spouses, high-strung nephews and nieces and then there’s uncle Ed who has to watch sports on full-volume […]

Want to make a genuine real Classic Caesar Salad? Put an egg on it! Want to dress up that plate full of asparagus spears? Put an egg on it! Want to make that burger truly decadent? Put an egg on it! So we’re a full three years into the egg trend and dare I say […]

There’s no reason to say goodbye to succotash simply because spring is behind us. This classic dish is a perfect, healthy accompaniment to steak, grilled chicken, pork chops or pork shoulder or just about any meaty main course. The addition of roasted pumpkin really transforms this side dish, giving it the depth of flavor we’ve […]

Do you love making fresh peach pies, perfectly sweet and sour berry pies, or heavenly pecan pies but find your pie crust is always a bit lacking? Is your pie crust tough, raw at the bottom or does it lack flavor? Here’s five tips for the perfect, flaky pie crust. #1 — Lard is Best […]

Have you noticed that fall seems to be the season when cooks turn back towards the tried and true recipes that are all about tradition, warmth and comfort? Then comes winter and there’s more of grandma’s meatloaf, mom’s pot pie, dad’s stew then there’s the Hanukah and/or Christmas feasts and, dare I say it–it’s just […]

I recently saw a well-known chef whose work I really admire, make Spanish Rice the wrong way. Now why do I say wrong? Because the first and most important thing about making Spanish Rice is you’ve got to toast the rice. Even more than talking about ingredients this one preparation technique is what gives Spanish […]