Category: Food
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Tomato Risotto
Arborio rice is the canvas to which the flavor profiles are endless of what can be added to create a creamy, satisfying, and colorful meal. Risotto is an easy dish with which to experiment in the kitchen, leaving room for forgiveness to tweak the flavor to the exact desire. In this case, I was dreaming…
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Lemon and Pea Risotto
Saturday nights at home, cozied in the kitchen with my husband and two teenagers, our record player scratching out melodies that prompt reminiscence of past travels, and I’m surrounded by ingredients to prepare one of my preferred dinners. Lining my butcher block are fresh lemons, delicate shallots, sweet and anise notes of tarragon, complimenting the…
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The Beauty of Food
Food is beautiful, especially in color. On a market tour in Paris, my teenagers also came to this realization as their eyes fixated on the bright displays of the season’s harvest. As we cruised through the stalls, we shared a basket of cherries and satiated in the summer’s sweetness popping in our mouths.
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Vegetable Tian Tart
It was a perfect summer day in Paris. We eagerly headed to the local boulangerie to pick up a few items for our picnic in the Jardin de Luxembourg. We peered through the glass case, debating which goodies we should share – my husband and I opted for savory and our two teenagers for something…
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Lemon Yogurt Cake
When it comes to savoring something sweet, I love decadence, but reserve it for intentional occasions. Instead, I usually gravitate towards something more subtle, especially when lemon is the prominent note.
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Chicken Pot Pie with a French Twist
An American classic with a French twist makes for a perfect weeknight meal or is elevated enough to serve to guests. This dish combines some of my favorite things about cooking: tapping into inspiration from travels, recreating beloved classics and lastly, taking a short cut that makes the dish more approachable.
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Whipped Feta Phyllo Cups
In deciphering which type of appetizer I should serve guests, or indulge in as a family, there are a couple of goals I have in mind other than ensuring it pairs well with the main course. The most important is its ease in consuming; is it bite-size or will it make a mess when guests…
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Simply Sourdough
After multiple failed attempts, I stood in the kitchen holding my breath. My gut was telling me this one could be a success as each step was looking more and more promising. My husband and kids looked closely from a distance, eyeing to see if my determination would offer something they had been looking forward…
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Creamy Spinach Dip
This dip is perfect for any time of year and on any occasion from Super Bowl, Easter, or in our case, our traditional Friday afternoon happy hour. It can also be served with anything from sourdough bread, crudités, or crackers, making it even more universal.
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Mini Jambon & Fromage Croissants
Flaky, buttery goodness, filled with rich and nutty cheese, cured meat, elegant herbs and a creamy and sharp mustard, make for the most delectable appetizer. Few, quality ingredients shine as they come together to create the most satisfying flavors and textures. This is quick to whip together and ingredients are readily available. These are a…
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