Recipes by Lauren DeSantis
United States Chef
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3rd Lamb Supper Club: Braised Lamb Shanks with White Beans and TomatoesFor almost a year now, I've been the DCLambassador and Supper Club host for theTri-LambGroup supper club series. The Tri-LambGroup is a collaborative initiativeof lamb producer organizations from the U.S., New Zealand and Australia whichfocuses on… |
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Thinking of Drinking: PadmaI'm a sucker for pineapple in a drink. Try this unique creation from Rasika West End.Bring everything except the vanilla extract to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 mins. Once cooled add the vanilla extract. |
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Cooking with Chocolate RecipesPagesCooking with Chocolate RecipesEarlier in the month I attended a cooking with chocolate demo at the Venezuelan Embassy taught by Susan Cohen of Biagio Fine Chocolates. Below are the recipes from the event. Enjoy!Spicy Chocolate Wings72 ServingBake 30 minINGREDIENTS:DIRECTIONS:In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over… |
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Snow Days to BraiseThe city is filled with snow so it is the perfect time for some Braise Days. Doesn't that make you hungry?!Try these Braised Beef Short Ribs with Parsnip Puree that I learned in Cooking 101 at L'Academie de Cuisine. I prefer to braise in my Le Creuset Braiser so I can start by browning the meat on the stove top and finish it in the… |
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Valentine's Day Sweets to Make at HomeMini Chocolate and Coconut Triflesrecipe from Mary and David Supley Foxworth, MallowDrama Inc.yields 4 6-ounce individual dessertsTrifle is best prepared ahead, so it’s a wonderful option for dinner parties, whether there will be many guests or just two for an intimate night. You can also have it chilling while you’re out to dinner… |
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Valentine's Recipe from ZENTANEMPRESS CHICKENBy Chef Susur LeeA wok is preferred, but this dish will work just as nicely in a sauté pan. Heat up your pan to medium heat, add chicken that has been sliced and marinated, cook 75% then add garlic ginger, let cook 30 seconds and begin to add the rest of vegetables. Make slurry with the cornstarch and water and set… |
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82nd Acadamey Award PartyRoll out your red carpet and get set to host an Oscar Party!Are things "Up in the Air" as to whether you can throw a great Oscar party without having George Clooney in attendance? The thought of hosting leaves you in "The Hurt Locker"? Or do you find yourself in need of "An Education" as to what to do for the "In Glourious Basterds"… |
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Recipe: Guinness Braised Beef Short RibsHappy St. Patrick's Day! Check out my friend Barry's Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs recipe.Preheat oven to 325. Using an heavy bottomed pot place over med-high heat. Season meat heavily with salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar and herbs. Gently place meat into the heated pan to sear and brown on both sides, about 3mins on each side… |
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Lauren's Deviled EggsPagesEaster Recipes: Lauren's Deviled EggsEaster is only three weeks away. Spring is in the air and Deviled Eggs are the perfect treat. Bring these to a spring party or just make them at home to enjoy. These Deviled Eggs are also featured in the Capital Cooking Cookbook.Start with enough boiling, salted water to completely cover… |
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March Madness Duke Blue Devil CocktailPagesMarch Madness Duke Blue Devil CocktailI'm sure lots of people will be watching games. Why not throw a party with specialty drinks for your favorite team?!How about the Duke Blue Devil:Ingredients:Splash of Sour MixPour all liquids into a shaker filled with ice. Strain into a martini glass. Go Duke!Make other drinks in your… |
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