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Sous-Vide Cherry Cheesecake in a Mason Jar

Souse Vide makes this cheesecake so easy it is almost worth buying the Anova Precision Cooker just for it. Everyone thinks cheesecake is difficult. Entire books are devoted to the topic of making cheesecake right. This recipe makes it easy…

Broiled Salmon in Honey-Soy Glaze with Sautéed Spinach and Pureed Parsnips

This is one of those meals in which the whole is more than the sum of the parts. Taken together, the various flavors create a very memorable meal. The parsnips are particularly outstanding in that they are a very flavorful…

Corn Sauce

I was introduced to this sauce by a French chef who is a genius when it comes to sauces. Corn. Who would think of using corn for a sauce? Chef Pascal. Corn Sauce Author: The uUmbling Foode Prep time: 15…

Scallops and Asparagus in Saffron Cream Sauce

May 29, 2016
Fish & Seafood
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The dirty little secret is that this dish is quick and easy. I try to keep a few Individually Quick Frozen sea scallops in the freezer. You can pop them in the microwave and carefully defrost them (about 30 seconds…

The Ultimate Route 66 Cookbook

May 23, 2016
Cookbooks
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The Mother Road. Those words have special meaning for me. My father, the son of an Ohio farmer, travelled Route 66 to California to create a life in a warmer climate. My mother, the daughter of a Nebraska blacksmith, did…

Cherry Turnovers

Cherries are in season. Cherry turnovers, made with fresh cherries, still warm from the oven. Excuse me while I take another bite. MMMMMM. The really best part is that they are so simple to make that anyone can do it.…

Lentil Soup with Turmeric

May 19, 2016
Soup, Turmeric
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I've discovered that I really like lentil soup. I was introduced to it at the small family-owned mediterranean restaurant around the corner from my house. I usually order for take-out, and they give you a free cup of lentil soup…

Chaussons aux Pommes (Apple Turnovers)

I was flipping through one of my French pastry cookbooks and I spied a picture and recipe of apple turnovers. I was hooked. Still warm from the oven, the scent of apple, cinnamon, and pastry dough reaches your nose just…

Pastry Bag Tips (Piping Tips)

May 8, 2016
Tools
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You will need a small number of tips to go with your piping bags. This is the cake decorating set I bought from King Arthur Flour when I started out. So far I've not needed anything bigger/better/more than this. The…

Cinnamon Rolls

May 7, 2016
Baking
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I'm making my neighbors fat - and they love it. This recipe make a dozen of the most decadent cinnamon rolls. Rich and soft without being overly sweet. Of course, my Sweet Lady Wife and I cannot eat the entire…