Archive for November 2007
Pure Deliciousness… Braised Short Ribs and Creamy Polenta
These are my comforting favorites during cold winter months! Can you say yum??? The photo’s were taken by an amazing photographer named Michael Rueter. His website is www.michaelrueter.com, and he…
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While visiting Paris, my parents kept walking by this hole-in-the-wall shop. Everyday when they would walk past the shop, a long line of Parisians would be snaking out of the…
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Challah Brioche Bread Pudding A rich delicious treat. 1/2 a loaf of good challah, brioche, or croissants8 eggs (use 4 of them just for the yolks)1/2 cup 2% milk3/4 cup…
Read MoreMy First Job!
After culinary school, I went out into the world to find a job. Being a woman in a field of mostly men, I wanted to act as tough as I…
Read MoreIngredient of the day: Shallot
Ode to the Shallot! A relative of the onion, the shallot is basically a smaller onion with a sweeter, milder flavor. Unlike onions, which grow in a single bulb, shallots…
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Ossobucco Today’s beautiful masterpiece is Ossobucco with Spinach and Saffron Couscous (and for the kids, home made chicken nuggets!). Ossobucco2 veal shanks2 tbsp canola oil2 cans chicken stock½ cup of…
Read MoreWhat is in Season?
We should always try to cook and eat with the seasons. In the winter, we should eat heartier vegetables and meats to prepare for the cold months ahead. Here are…
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Ask Mary: How to Finish a Meal
Dear Mary,What is the best way to finish a meal?Cheers! Paul Absolutely, cheese is the best way to finish a meal. When making a cheese platter for the table, I…
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