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Recipes

Duck Glazed With Honey and Lavender (Or Herbes De Provence)

(3 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

This is a lush recipe for duck. It tastes very "french", and despite the honey glaze, it isn't too sweet. The lavender or herbes de provence make a nice counterpoint to the flavors. The pan juice is perfect served alongside the duck, to... MORE»

Recipe #88731

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Grape Truffles (Grape and Bleu Cheese)

(4 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Adapted from a recipe from Tyler Florence. This is a sophisticated-looking appetizer just bursting with flavor. It's a bit time consuming to make, but worth it. When I made it, I ran out of ground nuts, yet still had cheese left over. I chopped up... MORE»

Recipe #79900

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Fish Baked with Sour Cream

(10 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Although I haven't made this dish in ages, it was one of the first I tried when DH and I were dating, and I made dinner for him! For that reason, I'm glad I found this cookbook (Betty Crocker's New International) to share this sentimental (for us)... MORE»

Recipe #69457

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Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce

(7 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Very assertively-flavored steak recipe that I learned about 12 years ago when I was learning to cook to impress my now-husband. Adapted from Betty Crocker's New International Cookbook. This spanish-influenced recipe can tend to be somewhat on the... MORE»

Recipe #69443

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Greek Chicken with Artichoke Hearts

(13 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Another recipe I made when I was learning to cook and trying to impress the boyfriend who is now my DH! I really like this dish a lot, and add lots more lemon, pepper, garlic, and oregano, but that's my taste! I've also added parboiled, quartered... MORE»

Recipe #69442

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Gingerbread Cake (Spicy)

(43 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Adapted from a Gourmet recipe, this spicy gingerbread originated from the Gramercy Tavern. It's excellent warm, and even better after one day. If you like a deep, spicy gingerbread, you might try this one! MORE»

Recipe #69429

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La Madeleine's Country Potato Soup (Copycat)

(9 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

This recipe is from Executive Chef Remy Schaal of la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe. Founded in Dallas in 1983, la Madeleine has many neighborhood cafes and bakeries in five states and Washington, D.C. Excellent potato soup! MORE»

Recipe #63500

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"Old Reliable" French Bread (for Kitchen Aid Mixers)

(31 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

This recipe came with my Kitchen Aid mixer, and makes two absolutely beautiful loaves of French Bread. I misplaced my recipe book and recently found it again, so am adding this recipe to Zaar for safe-keeping! Make sure you use a very, very sharp... MORE»

Recipe #52289

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Brown Butter Spaghetti With Greek (Mizithra) Cheese

(18 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

I remember this as being the de facto side dish, with a salad, to any lamb dish I had growing up, in my Greek grandparents' house. I make it quite often, and have never had a recipe, so beware, the measurements may be a bit off. I sometimes don't... MORE»

Recipe #51018

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Mushroom & Nut Pate

(8 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Found this recipe years ago, and don't even remember where it came from. I've tweaked this endlessly, adding parmesan cheese, different nuts, combinations of mushrooms, and different seasonings. If you like mushrooms and nuts, you'll like this.... MORE»

Recipe #50018

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Chipotle & Honey Glazed Pork

(6 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Easy, quick, and subtly spice, this one's a winner for weekday dinners, or even for company. Nice any time of the year with salads or fresh corn in the warm months, and with winter squash and spinach during cold months. Adapted from epicurious.com, MORE»

Recipe #49161

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Chicken Breasts Baked on Wild Mushrooms

(4 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Rich, creamy Port and mushroom sauce makes these chicken breasts special. A little more work than a weekday meal, but worth it. Great served with plain rice or simply flavored risotto (lemon or parmesan would be nice) to soak up the flavors.... MORE»

Recipe #49160

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Braised Pork Loin Chops with Thyme-Lemon Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Haven't made this yet, but the recipe looks delicious and easy — plus, it's both lowfat and lowcal! From epicurious.com. MORE»

Recipe #49159

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Black-eyed Pea Cakes with Jalapeno Sour Cream

(2 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Interesting twist to black-eyed peas. Makes a nice appetizer/first course, especially if you have a southwestern theme to a dinner. MORE»

Recipe #49158

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Lentil, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Salad

(8 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Nice change of pace salad, perfect year-round, but especially nice for summer pot-lucks and cookouts, as there's no mayo to spoil. You could tweak this recipe quite a lot and add different spices to get a whole new recipe. This could work as both... MORE»

Recipe #49157

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Cornbread, Sausage, Apple, & Pecan Stuffing

(25 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Breads, fruit, nuts, and sausage combine to make a tasty stuffing for a 20-lb turkey or a casserole of dressing on the side. If you're using a smaller turkey, you can put excess stuffing in a smaller casserole dish and bake it while the turkey's... MORE»

Recipe #48165

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Braised Chicken with Pumpkin, Sage, & Walnuts

(3 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Delicious winter dish. Pretty easy to make, yet is definitely a dish you can serve to company. The braising adds moistness and flavor. You can tweak this one quite a bit to suit your taste (add wine to the stock, more pepper, a mix of winter root... MORE»

Recipe #48163

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Kahlua Brownies With White & Dark Chocolate Frosting

(9 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Delicious, sophisticated brownies that are great during the holidays as well as to finish a Mexican meal. While there are a lot of steps, it's actually a pretty easy dish to make and enjoy. Adapted from "Layers of Flavor" by Ray Overton. MORE»

Recipe #48064

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Steaks with Merlot Sauce

(4 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Elegant sauce for a special steak. Great for company or a romantic dinner for two. You can even make part of the sauce in advance. Great with bread for sopping and a nice salad. And wine, of course! Adapted from Bon Appetit. MORE»

Recipe #47745

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Lamb, Artichoke and Tomato Stew

(4 reviews) Posted by Lizzie-Babette  

Different stew with a very meditteranean/greek flavor. Great served over rice or pilaf, or serve alone, with bread, a salad, and a nice red wine. Adapted from "The Frugal Gourmet". MORE»

Recipe #47356

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