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25This is a fantastic and easy recipe from my friend Pat Loud which was passed down from her mother. She serves it at nearly every party that I’ve attended and it’s always a big hit. As with most good recipes, the amounts are somewhat flexible – in other word…
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26I've tried crab cakes in most parts of the country, but none taste as good as the ones found in Maryland. They’re known for the large lumps of crab and very little breading, which makes for a spectacular crab cake. Old Bay is a spice staple and key to an au…
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27Uglesich's Restaurant in New Orleans ( Uglesich website ) serves one of the best shrimp and grits that I ever tasted, although, just about everything there was incredible. This recipe, which follows a method from America’s Test kitchen, is pretty easy to th…
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28Hint: To center the yolks, turn the carton of eggs on its side in the refrigerator the day before you plan to cook the eggs.
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29I’ve never really use a “crock pot” that often, but these ribs make it worth dragging it out of the basement. They literally fall of the bone and the sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. They are quick to throw together but take a few hours…
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30This is a quick and easy recipe for fish – and it’s great for kids – reminiscent of the ever popular chicken fingers.
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31I love the bold flavors in recipes like this – it’s such a refreshing change from parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. The turmeric in the curry powder gives the chicken its distinctive yellow color. One of my favorite Thai restaurants in Los Angeles– Chan Da…
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32I visit friends in Hawaii every year and am always inspired by the island cuisine. This salsa is great on fish, but can also be served as an appetizer with chips.
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33I love deviled eggs and there are so many delicious variations. I'm making these for Christmas dinner hors d'oeuvres and using some of the Smoked Sockeye Salmon that I brought back from a recent trip to Alaska.
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34The Palace Hotel in Madrid ( www.palacemadrid.com ) has become a home away from home in Spain. I was first introduced to it by artist and photographer Christopher Makos ( http://www.makostudio.com ) who has been staying there for nearly 20 years. On my most…
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35When the egg white has been properly beaten, no clear liquid will remain on the bottom of the bowl.
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