Summer will be here soon, Memorial Day, 4th of July and grilling will be on the agenda. I wanted to get a jump start on grilling season with some ideas for building a fantastic burger. Big and juicy, loaded with fixings, a burger is as American as apple pie. Here’s how to make it: I…
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There are cobblers, pies, crumbles,buckles a plethora of vehicles that will showcase summer fruit and berries. A buckle is more cake like whereas cobbler is topped with a biscuit dough, an American take on the famous French clafoutis. It’s very easy to make and is absolutely delicious. I like to use a mix of different…
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It’s the Red Hot Chili Peppers on Sunday Jams! Back when alternative rock was ruling the airwaves, RHCP hit the scene – mixing those funky basslines with psychedelic vibes. Formed in Los Angeles in 1982, these legends stormed the alt-rock world and owned it for decades. They battled through some serious drug addiction struggles. But…
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I posted this last year, made it the other day and it’s so good I decided to re post. Chicken Vesuvio (has nothing to do with the volcano) is an Italian American dish made famous in Chicago, simple to make, all in one pan. Chicken thighs, potatoes, peas, in a creamy white wine butter sauce….
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Stuffed shells is a delicious baked pasta dish. Use jumbo shells and stuff with whatever filling you like, I chose ricotta and spinach. You can use your favorite tomato sauce, I like Marcella Hazan’s easy and very tasty sauce. It’s hard to resist this cheesy, filling dish that is so simple to make. Here’s how…
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An iconic French recipe that looks impressive but is so easy to make and takes very little time. Steak au poivre is a seared steak with a creamy black pepper, cognac cream sauce. It’s absolutely delicious and will impress your guests. If you don’t have cognac use brandy. I used rib eye 3/4 inch thick…
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