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Basil Roasted Game Hen

Basil Roasted Game Hen by Nick Roche

An incredible savory dish, Basil Roasted Game Hen offers a depth of flavors down to the bone. You'll forget that you're eating white meat from the chicken family. Let's be honest, chicken white meat can be very bland and if roasted or baked beyond the "point", it tends to become very dry. Fear not, follow this recipe and these little…

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Napoleon is not just dessert anymore . . .

Napoleon is not just dessert anymore . . . by Nick Roche

Whenever you think of a Napoleon, instantly your mind envisions wonderful layers of thin puff pastry, vanilla, cream, and custard, ever so sweet, every bite begging another. Mille-Feuilles in French, this dessert goes back to the 17 Th Century, some having it go back hundreds of years earlier. Well, now you can wake up and take…

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A Sauerkraut like no other!

A Sauerkraut like no other! by Nick Roche

Although Sauerkraut is a very German dish, this preparation is certainly out of the norm; however, it is guaranteed to delight all guests, even those not too keen on the dish. By all means, try it before you decide. It's a wonderful preparation!

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A most colorful salad dedicated to my Aussie friends

A most colorful salad dedicated to my Aussie friends by Nick Roche

OK, so tomatoes are a fruit, correct? And we all know that kiwis are a fruit as well, correct? What if the two of them met each other in a most unlikely venue, say a salad? And let's say that these silly little capers decided to butt in and mix things up. Before you knew it, there was a flavor party brewing, somebody said Happy New…

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Who knew Guacamole could be so easy (and tasty)?

Who knew Guacamole could be so easy (and tasty)? by Nick Roche

I must confess that I've never made Guacamole before. It has always been so convenient for others to make or bring to a party that it never really crossed my mind to do it myself; however, the other day there were two nice sized Avocados staring at me in the face on the kitchen counter, perfectly ripe, not too soft, not too hard. The…

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L'OREO - So embarrassingly easy, no wonder the taste is so incredible!

L'OREO - So embarrassingly easy, no wonder the taste is so incredible! by Nick Roche

I pondered for some time regarding posting this dessert as I am not accustomed to "assembling" as opposed to "creating" dishes; however, once a bite reached my mouth, it was all over. I had arrived at the gallows of creativity, pride thrown out the…

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Sauce Bolognese has a love affair with Pasta - rice and potatoes be jealous!

Sauce Bolognese has a love affair with Pasta - rice and potatoes be jealous! by Nick Roche

Oh, please don't be jealous, rice and potatoes! Sauce Bolognese is very forgiving and has no problem mixing it up with each of you. She loves pouring herself over your fluffy grains and Yukon wedges; however, make no mistake about it, her great true…

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Dark Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

Dark Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake by Nick Roche

Who doesn't like chocolate!? It is the nectar of lovers, the sparkles in the eyes of children, and what bunnies turn into on Easter. For some of us, it's also what sisters are addicted to. It is one of the dessert ingredients that are held in the highest regard. Can you blame us for loving this natural ingredient? Just in time for…

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Paella

Paella by Nick Roche

Well, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's impossible to know where to begin. I will start by saying the Paella pictured above, is the one I made in Arizona for Felicia Sorensen, world renown Chef of Sri Lankin cuisine. Today,…

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True Cod and Clam Stew

True Cod and Clam Stew by Nick Roche

I've got to admit, seafood is one of my favorite of the food categories. There is such an incredible variety to choose from and endless ways of preparing the dishes. As far as nutrition is concerned, you don't get any better than the fruits of the sea. Today I chose to combine True Cod and Clams in a dish that is so incredibly…

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