Recipes by Linda Skelcy
United States Chef
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Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Potato Mash and Burnt Sage Butter Drizzle... and Changes...Nothing really ever remains the same, does it?So many of my friends and family are going through major life changes right now. A dear friend is moving, having sold her home after some 20 years.. she is busy packing and sorting and reliving memories of… |
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Almond Crusted Chicken and Nectarine Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing and FriendsI was overjoyed to catch up on the phone with a very dear friend the other day. She is one of those friends that months can go by without speaking but we are able to pick up the thread of our friendship in a heartbeat. Do you know what I mean? She… |
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Cinnabon's and SnowLot's of snow and no where to go is the reason for this recipe. It's also the reason I have to spend an extra 45 minutes on my elliptical today.Enjoy... and if it's snowing where you are, BAKE! (this recipe makes 12 large "cinnabons")Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk in a large bowl until In about 5 minutes, the yeast will have… |
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Lemon BudinoBudino means pudding in Italian.This dessert is part creamy custard and part tender, moist cake. Most importantly, it adds up to all delicious.Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, flour, lemon juice, and lemon peel in large bowl; whisk until well blended. Whisk in… |
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One Word and Soup For OneOne Word and Soup For OneSomeone asked me recently if I could describe myself in one word.One word.What would you say? What would be the one word that would totally encapsulate your essence? Could you do it? Can you imagine it? Would you have the courage to share it? Could you own it?I had to think very hard about my one word. It took… |
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Snowvember and Chicken Bites with Balsamic Dipping SauceSnowvember and Chicken Bites with Balsamic Dipping SauceHere in the Northeast we are having our first "snow" event of the season and as luck would have it, it is coming on the heels of a major hurricane. My thoughts and prayers go out to those still suffering from the effects of Sandy.Mother Nature - knock it off.These bites are… |
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Hurricane Sandy and French Onion Soup (my way)To all my friends up and down the East Coast:Be SafeBe SmartBe HopefulI lightened up the classic French Onion Soup traditionally made with beef broth and came up with this lighter, vegetarian version. Enjoy on a rainy, windy, cold day.For your comparison (and in case you really, really love the traditional recipe, I have included both… |
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S'more Cups - because life is sweetYou don't need a campfire to make these S'mores (sorry Girl Scouts everywhere)from pan.Cool Completely.Break remaining candy bars and place in small microwavablebowl. Microwave on high 1 to 1 ½ minutes stirring every 20 seconds. Dip the topof each marshmallow cup in melted chocolate. Turn top side up and let stand 40to 60 minutes… |
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New Year Resolutions and Mango Coconut CodI've never been one to make new year resolutions. I like to think that through the year I adapt, change and grow as needed. (I like to kid myself like that)But this year I have made a few promises to myself. I'll just mention one here. In 2012 I want to live a healthier, happier life. I think the two go hand in hand. By healthier I… |
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Apple Cinnamon LoafApple Cinnamon LoafI'm still on my apple kick. The stores and road side stands are spilling over with every variety of apple. Green, yellow, gold, red.. just like the colors of the turning leaves.This recipe comes from Sarabeth's Bakery in New York. You may be familiar with her preserves. People line up at the bakery to buy this bread… |
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