my two little friends from idaho have graciously consented to be turned into potato pancakes or as i like to call them latkes. each of my pals weigh about a pound each. i like to call them chubby, but they insist they are just big boned. after thanking them profusely. i peel my little...
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hello crumble fans! without a doubt this is one of everyone’s favorite recipes! it was given to my friend craig by his grandmum and he passed it on to me. i have cherished, shared and enjoyed it ever since. i begin by measuring 1/2 cup of self rising flowing into a bowl. it’s soft...
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as you can see, i've assembled all the necessary ingredients and utensils to prepare everyone's favorite snack - rice crispie treats. i have my large pot, a wooden spoon, a small bag of miniature marshmallows, 6 cups of fresh rice crispies, half of a stick of butter, a stove and an optional cool beverage. ...
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today i am demonstrating my favorite method for cutting up a watermelon. i’ll be using this texas seedless watermelon, but, it works just as well on any watermelon, although you may have to section a large one in half first. armed with my sharpest chef’s knife and keeping all of my appendages at a...
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roma, my lovable little italian pal is going to assist me with a demonstration of a fast, easy and un-messy way to dice a tomato. roma casually reclines on his side and hold very still. with my favorite chef’s knife, i slice away both of his ends. it is important to use a well...
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an annual feature on npr and on my table, mama stamberg’s cranberry relish is a sure conversation starter for the uninitiated. let me show you how easy it is to whip it up! first, i assemble the ingredients. cranberries, an onion, sugar, sour cream, horseradish and … … a picture of susan stamberg taped...
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by popular demand, i am going to reveal the secret to making a grilled cheese sandwich with a ordinary clothes iron. grab your iron, a couple slices of bread, the cheese of your choice, a bit 0f butter, aluminum foil, a knife, an ironing board, and a telephone pre-programed with the number of your...
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if you’ve made my open source truffles, you’re familiar with most of these steps and can just dash forward to the ganache chilling. if not, read on, good chocolate lover! everyone loves chocolate truffles! they are exotic and luscious yet deceptively easy to make with a petite ingredient list… chocolate, cream and the optional...
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everyone loves chocolate truffles! they are exotic and luscious yet deceptively easy to make with a petite ingredient list… chocolate, cream and the optional flavoring agent of my choice. look! i just so happen to have all those things here, so, let’s get truffleing! let’s take a moment to talk about chocolate, shall we....
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a tempting pavlova or a few light and airy meringue kisses are the perfect dessert anytime and a romantic treat for valentines’s day! the namesake of this tasty dessert, ballerina anna pavlova is famous for her transformation into a graceful and tragic bird in the “the dying swan.” i will now transform these eggs...
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when i’m invited to bring the dessert to an impromptu dinner party i like to whip up a quick key lime pie! if you have a graham cracker pie crust, a 14 ounce can of condensed milk, 3/4 cups of lime juice,1 lime and 3 egg yolks, you can play along at home! the ...
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welcome to “name that blend!” today’s winner will receive a recording of me doing the outgoing message on their answering machine and an autographed photo of me and today’s blend! let’s begin! our first clue is – this delight has 4 ingredients and does not require baking. no, sorry, it’s not a mango smoothie....
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we’ve all heard some perky pollyanna announce “when life give me lemons, i make lemonade.” i could not disagree more. i make lemon sour cream pie! let’s get this show on the road! i prepare my favorite pie dough recipe drape it in a casual manner in my pie pan before i whisk it...
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unless you are terrycloth or some sort of heatproof silicone life form always be cautious around the stove, oven, grill or other hot surfaces. remember to don some sort of protective gloves, pot holders or mitts before touching hot pots, pans or implements. never ever ever (ever!) manipulate anything that has been baking, boiling,...
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summer is the perfect time to cool off with a tasty and refreshing glass of iced tea.
c'mon, check out this classic summer recipe!
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bonjour mes amis! i’d like you to meet sugar, eggs, chocolate, and butter. along with a shy tablespoon of flour hiding behind me, they are a formidable force known as “my friend clotilde’s melt in your mouth chocolate cake!” let me show you their transformation from ingredient to incredible! my buttery pal, weighing in...
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every chef enjoys broadening the epicurean horizons browsing through other’s cook books and i am no different. today i am exploring the 1977 edition of the museum of modern art’s artists’ cookbook. if i’m looking salvador dali’s recipe for ortolan, roy lichtenstein’s primordial soup instructions, or just a nice dutch breakfast by william de...
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every holiday needs a tasty cookie! this little recipe for groundhog’s day cookies is actually from my english friend judith and they are perfect to have warm during your groundhog’s day festivities or winding down after a big day of groundhog’s day activities. as you can see, i have assembled all that i need,...
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