Försterkäse: somewhat like brie, this cheese is creamy and pleasant. The cheese hails from...
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I feel pie crust is often the subject of much debate and speculation, but to clarify, pie crust is not difficult to make. It just takes practice. The big problem remains that pie (for most us, unfo... Serving: 2 crusts (approx 9" each)
Prep Time: 1 hr
Cook...
Ingredients
2 cups flour, cold
1 1/3 cups butter, cold and chopped into 1/4" squares
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
3-6 tbsp ice water
1 egg (for egg wash)
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This is an old family favorite my mother often made for breakfast on weekends. Traditionally, the spread is made with garlic and black Peruvian olives. However, if you do happen to find Peruvian ol... Serving: approx 8 oz (1 cup)
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5...
Ingredients
8 oz pitted Kalamata olives (approx. 1 jar)
1-2 peeled garlic cloves, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1-2 tbsp olive brine
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When I first moved to Manhattan, I was thrilled by all the wonderful brunch opportunities city dining had to offer. However, even 'Southern Style' restaurants could never properly produce the monum... Serving: 4 pretty biscuits & 2 ugly ones
Prep Time: 10-...
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
7 tbsp butter (cold)
dash of salt
1 tsp cider or white vinegar
1/2 cup of milk (2% or whole)
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Chupe is a traditional Peruvian chowder made from zapallo (also called West Indian Pumpkin) and seafood. Zapallo is a very large pumpkin-like squash; however, it is brighter and sweeter than... Servings: 3-4
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Place a...
Ingredients
1/2 lb shrimp
2 & 1/2 cups zapallo or butternut squash, thinly chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
2 ears of corn, quartered
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup...
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In Peru we call it maja blanco, but with the onset of the Latin invasion you may know it as dulce de leche. It's amazingly simple to make, way easier than caramel. All you need is a can or two of s... Serving: 1 can (approx 14 oz)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook...
Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
5-6 cups of water
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Living in New York, I am blessed by lush farmlands and local farm fresh produce. One of the perks of my 9-5 is being just a stone’s throw to the Union Square farmers’ market. I’m a big supporter of... Serving: approx 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min...
Ingredients
1 loaf fresh bread
1/2 lb artisanal cheddar*
1/2 lb soft white cheese*
2 large bunches of beet greens
1 tbsp olive oil
dash of salt
*Feel free to use your favorite crafted...
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Chances are, if you're trying to make Hollandaise sauce, you're also trying to poach eggs, fry ham, strain spinach, toast muffins, mix mimosas, possibly entertain a few guests, and serve it all bef... Serving: approx 4 tbsp (enough for 2-4 Eggs Benedict)
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Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp hot water
pinch of dill (dry or fresh)
salt to taste
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When living in central Florida, I had a friend from Louisiana who swore by a concoction she carried around in a flask. She called it 'Purple Stuff,' and though the exact ingredients elude me, I do... Serving: 1-2 drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
In a large glass...
Ingredients
1/2 cup seltzer water
1/2 cup grape juice
2 oz Domaine de Canton
2-4 ice cubes
1-2 lime wedges
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Even though I live in the North East I've never experienced a white Christmas. That's because every year I travel to visit my family in Miami. I'm not complaining, I love a tropical Noche Buena. As... Serving: 1 nine inch pie
Prep Time: 1 1/2 hrs
Cook Time: 1...
Ingredients
**Filling**
1 juice & zest of a bitter orange
2 tbsp Triple Sec
1 tbsp dark rum
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
4-6 tart apples
dash of salt
Use 2 shells of your...
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When summer weather starts to dissipate and cool air seeps in through the house, it's great to know soup is socially acceptable again. I love preparing soup, it's a bit of a lost art. Because a few... Servings: 3-4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
In...
Ingredients
1 lb cubed lamb
1 large sweet onion chopped in half-moons
2-3 medium potatoes cut in half
3 large carrots, diced
1 cup dried mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp butter
3...
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