Hungarian Mushroom Soup
I am a firm believer in roasting or sautéing vegetables to coax out their flavors, and this soup is a
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Food for thought
Spicy Shrimp Rémoulade
Although rémoulade sounds fussy and French, it’s traditionally just homemade mayonnaise doctored up with capers and diced gherkins (tiny pickles).
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Bear’s Bolognese
Here’s the thing about Bolognese, it doesn’t look like anything fancy. You could easily mistake it for spaghetti sauce. That is
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White Bread
I’m not sure there is anything more delicious than fresh, oven-baked white bread. There has to be a million things
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Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Coulis (coo-lee) is a French term that originally was used to describe the juices from cooked meat, but these days
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Roasted Garlic, Prosciutto, and Provolone Macaroni & Cheese
This is one of the best macaroni and cheese combinations anywhere. Roasting makes the garlic mild and slightly sweet, and
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Coconut Rice
To figure out the best accompaniment for my Macadamia Nut-Crusted Red Snapper with Mango Salsa, I used the same trick
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Shrimp Carbonara
This dish has so much flavor and can be served to impress or make for the family. It’s quick and easy
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Sweet Potato Casserole
This sweet potato casserole is obviously a Thanksgiving Day classic, but any time of the year is the right time
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