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Chahohbili - Georgian Chicken Stew by John SpottiswoodThis is another dish that I had while in Russia, and it's popular throughout the former Soviet Union. This might be the most commonly made Georgian dish. I'm a big fan of the flavors. I served it over rice, but it would go nicely with pasta or crusty bread too. To me, this isn't as remarkable as the Georgian beef stew that I… |
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NUTTY flourless cookie CRISPS < Brutti ma Buoni > by FoodessaGot a few egg whites left over from a recipe? Here's a super easy crispy, flourless cookie called < Brutti ma Buoni >. It's an Italian saying...loosely translated as ugly looking (not really) but yummy. Originally made with roasted hazelnuts...however, re-created to include roasted almonds instead. I also reduced much of the… |
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17th Century English Roast Chicken with Sherry, Apricots and Prunes by Marlin RinehartI have updated and modified this recipe from 17th century England. The garnish and the addition of apricots are my doing. I garnish the perimeter of the serving platter with semi-circular slices of orange, each topped with a prune, and each prune… |
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Mini Mango Tarts by Hungry JennyWhen I made these, they deflated a little whilst cooling, then the tops cracked a bit after chilling in the fridge! I'm not sure what cooling tactics I was meant to use there (any advice welcome!) but they taste good, which is the important thing! http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/05/friday-pie-day-mini-mango-tarts.html |
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Paella by Nick RocheWell, 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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It's In The Bag. Perfect Potatoes In 45 Minutes...No, Really! by kathy goriAs most food bloggers, I'm always searching for the glamour shot. Not for myself mind you, that coal barge sailed a long time ago. I'm looking for sexy food. I'm looking for the glimmer on a tomato, the flash of a fishes' scales, the beady dew drop on… |
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Tarragon Grilled Chicken Fillets over Salad by John SpottiswoodThis recipe is adapted from one in Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA, which he in turn borrowed from a restaurant in SOHO, Manhattan. The flattened and then grilled chicken was absolutely delicious. Almost unbeatable. The salad was a also very tasty, though we had to add a lot of extra greens to prevent the dressing from being too heavy. I've… |
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Dungeness Crab, Artichoke, Green Chili & Parmesan Dip by John HowieHowie's Dungeness crab, artichoke, green chili and parmesan dip was pitted against Chef Greg Alauzen's black bean dip with gold tortillas. Both men cooked at the Taste of the NFL event, "Party with a Purpose," which was held to raise money for hunger relief organizations involved in the effort to end childhood hunger in the U.S. |
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crab ravioli with grilled lobster in saffron cream sauce by Seduction MealsFor a luscious meal that can be made in 1/2 hour, this recipe has always been a sure thing. |
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Tortillas de camarones or shrimp tortillas by Guest of winterTortillas de camarones from Andalusia are made with a tiny type of shrimp called camarón and chickpea flour and are typical of the Cádiz province. They are delicious with a glass of chilled fino or manzanilla, on a bar terrace... |
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Panizas or chickpea fritters by Guest of winterPanizas are typical from the Cádiz province in Andalusia, where the Sherry wines come from. They are made from chickpea flour, boiled in water, made into a dough thicker than potato mash, then sliced in small pieces and fried. They look suspiciously similar to Provençal panisses, and I heard there is a very similar thing in the south… |
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Bica mantecada with corn flour by Guest of winterA dense cake, popular in Northwestern Spain, usually made with bread flour and lots of butter, here with the addition of corn flour. |
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Antipasto Tenor by Maria FiliceMixing up your favorite of your antipasto ingredients can produce a tenor of flavors! It held it's own at one of my dinner parties and it will have you singing for more! Adding a little of this and that makes it your signature! A few leftover tips: Toss over spaghetti and add a drizzle of olive oil. or.... Grill some chicken… |
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Seafood Paella by Debi Shawcross
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Carrots & Orange Wholewheat Muffin's/Cup Cakes..;) by shruthisingh4Let them eat cup cakes...Put the carrot's on Top..;) When it comes to getting your toddler to eat healthy food yet something that looks more like what all other children buy from the supermarket & eat...well "healthy carrot muffins", there couldn't be a better answer at least for the moment when i don't have too much time to… |
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