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Recipes

Sour Cherry Frangipane Tart

Posted by MaryMc  

I found this recipe on a wonderful blog, CafeFernando.com. The creator credits Dorie Greenspan for the crust and Martha Stewart for inspiring the filling. MORE»

Recipe #382031

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Fleur De Sel Caramels

Posted by MaryMc  

I always thought that caramels would be hard to make--or at least, hard to get to come out right. These proved me wrong, and they are SOOOOO good!! I found this recipe on Chowhound.com, where the poster (tb1478) said that it came from Alain... MORE»

Recipe #360338

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Approaching the Perfect Pie Crust

Posted by MaryMc  

This recipe combines my mother’s original pie crust recipe (she made the best pies in the world!) with some other experts’ tricks and my own experiments. The egg and the vinegar were Mom’s secrets. The vodka is an idea from Cooks Illustrated... MORE»

Recipe #340085

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Turkey Enchiladas

(1 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

This recipe is originally from Lynne Rossetto Kasper, the host of The Splendid Table on NPR. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's especially good with smoked turkey! MORE»

Recipe #274103

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Grilled Lemon-Harissa Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

I found this recipe in a story from a California newspaper about a "Pacific Northwest cuisine" restaurant opening in Manhattan. I don't know what it has to to with any of the above places--it seems Middle Eastern or North African to... MORE»

Recipe #255138

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Jambalaya

Posted by MaryMc  

This makes an amazing meal--spicy and rich and oh, so good!! It's wonderful made with ingredients you can get at most any grocery store, but for a really special flavor, find some real, authentic Cajun andouille and tasso. It's out of this world! MORE»

Recipe #209614

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Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Scampi

Posted by MaryMc  

The butter mixture here actually came from a recipe for a spread for grilled corn on the cob! We had a lot left over, so we started thinking of other ways to use it. My husband suggested shrimp, and that was a BIG winner! Try serving it with... MORE»

Recipe #186012

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Applesauce Fruitcake

(1 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

Never mind all the jokes about nobody really eating fruitcake--my mother's always got eaten, and rather quickly! MORE»

Recipe #185566

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Platter Cookies

Posted by MaryMc  

These are a wonderful, thin, rich, chewy, buttery cookie that my mother used to make. MORE»

Recipe #185565

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Santa Maria-Style Salsa

Posted by MaryMc  

This fresh salsa goes great with grilled Santa Maria Tri Tip and Santa Maria-Style Pinquito Beans. MORE»

Recipe #185563

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Carroll Shelby's Chili

Posted by MaryMc  

This recipe comes from Jane Butel's Chili Madness cookbook. I tried several of her recipes, but after I tried this one, I didn't make another, because this was SO good!! The cheese is the secret ingredient--it gives it such a smooth, rich flavor. MORE»

Recipe #185564

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Santa Maria-Style Pinquito Beans

(3 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

This is a barbecue-style bean recipe that's traditionally served with grilled Santa Maria Tri Tip, Santa Maria-Style Salsa, and corn tortillas. Pinquito beans (they might also be labeled "pink beans" are more authentic, and better if you can find... MORE»

Recipe #185562

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Santa Maria Tri Tip

(17 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

Santa Maria is a town in central California, north of Santa Barbara. Grilled tri-tip is a local specialty. It's traditionally served with corn tortillas, Santa Maria-Style Salsa and Santa Maria-Style Pinquito Beans. MORE»

Recipe #185560

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Pecan Crescent Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

These cookies are buttery and rich and not too sweet. MORE»

Recipe #147988

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Chocolate Truffles

(3 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

These are the best homemade ones I've ever had! MORE»

Recipe #147987

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My Mom's Pie Crust

(1 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

My mother made the best pies in the world--no, REALLY. The crusts were always exquisitely light and flakey. Mine are darn good, but I haven't got the technique quite down (she had about 65 years of practice, so I have a ways to go yet). But... MORE»

Recipe #128668

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Mom's Shortcake

(2 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

This is a spongecake-type shortcake--but it's MUCH better than those rubbery little things they sell next to the strawberries in the grocery store! It's wonderful with strawberries, peaches, or any other fresh summer fruits. You can also use this... MORE»

Recipe #50114

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Applesauce Muffins

(7 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

My Aunt Millie was another great cook, and these muffins were one of my favorites of her recipes. MORE»

Recipe #50113

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Grilled Balsamic Onions

(1 reviews) Posted by MaryMc  

Great with steaks or other summer barbecue fare MORE»

Recipe #50112

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Indian Smothered Curried Potatoes

Posted by MaryMc  

I found this recipe somewhere online, printed it off, and promptly forgot the source. When I went to use it, I realized that there were a couple of rather important items referred to in the directions that weren't in the ingredients list--the... MORE»

Recipe #50111

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