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30 Days of Outdoor Dining *

30 Days of Outdoor Dining * by Christo

Stuffed squash blossom with basil pesto alfredoand roasted red pepper sauceWhen Kitchen PLAY asked me to participate in the “30 Days of Outdoor Dining” event sponsored by Land O'Lakes I knew what I wanted to prepare before I finished saying yes. Then the grueling days went by and the excitement turned to anxiety as I waited for my…

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Chilly, Chile, Chili - When its chilly get some chile and make some chili! - Here's a Recipe.

Chilly, Chile, Chili - When its chilly get some chile and make some chili! - Here's a Recipe. by Christo

New Mexicans are very particular about their chile and no New Mexican worth their salsa would ever call our wonderful chile pepper chili. Chili is that Texas style bean and meat or lack of beans or lack of meat thick stew sort of concoction that you…

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Not your average Jicama salad

Not your average Jicama salad by Christo

Maguey Sweet Sap is a unique product to be sure. Its sweet like syrup and toasty like molasses and its good for you. I have used it straight from the bottle just like honey but today I made it into a salad dressing.Jicama Salad with Maguey Sweet SapIngredients:Jicama sliced into large batonsMethod:For one salad place two tablespoons…

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Time to shop

Time to shop by Christo

My shop at OpenSky is up and running filling up with great new goods and gadgets every day. OpenSky has a philosophy I can believe in where shoppers and shopkeepers work together in harmony so with this harmonious concerto in mind I bring to you a few favorites that I think every kitchen cannot live without.French Piano - 10" Whisk…

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when life gives you lobsters - make bisque!

when life gives you lobsters - make bisque! by Christo

Bisque is soups royal cousin! Lobster bisque with faux tomalley.Who doesnt like a good bisque? Bisque, the word itself conjures up all kinds of quasi sophisticatedness, it isnt a stew, or a soup or a broth - no it is a bisque and as a bisque it gets to stand at the front of the line. Bisques have clout. Having finished a big job over…

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fresh flour tortillas and a recipe -I know - totally insane.

fresh flour tortillas and a recipe -I know - totally insane. by Christo

Growing up we had flour tortillas with almost every meal - no let me make that clear - we had flour tortillas always. I was probably a teenager when I had eggs with toast for the first time and I have to tell you it put me off a little bit at first - I…

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Frozen Rice Pudding For The Integrale Gauntlet with Marx Foods

Frozen Rice Pudding For The Integrale Gauntlet with Marx Foods by Christo

Mmmmmmmm - imagine the warm and creamy comfort of delicious rice pudding - now freeze it, because that's exactly what I did! I made a champagne raisin and dried cranberry rice pudding and put it in the ice cream maker. This is my second entry for the…

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Frei Brothers Reserve. “Places Worth Preserving” - Campos Garden

Frei Brothers Reserve. “Places Worth Preserving” - Campos Garden by Christo

I was so flattered and excited to be asked to participate in Kitchen PLAY's partnership with Frei Brothers Reserve that will showcase recipes and photos in support of the Frei Brothers Reserve current Facebook photo contest. We all have favorite places…

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Morel Mushrooms three ways

Morel Mushrooms three ways by Christo

PagesSpring is here and with it are things that only spring can bring. Straight forward simplicity, if morel mushrooms sauteed in butter are the be all end all then this sandwich is the top of the pops. Morel mushrooms sauteed in butter on a baguette from Balthazar Bakery would most certainly turn some heads.Want to put a little more…

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Are you ready, Are you ready for this Are you hanging on the edge of your seat ........

Are you ready, Are you ready for this Are you hanging on the edge of your seat ........ by Christo

"Another one bites the dustAnother one bites the dustAnd another one gone, and another one goneAnother one bites the dustHey, I'm gonna get you tooAnother one bites the dust "That is exactly what happened to this chicken. What was once an inspired…

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