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FRENCH STRAWBERRY CAKE
FRENCH STRAWBERRY CAKE The dessert trolley rolls up after a delicious French dinner. Oh, the choices! But if it’s spring almost anywhere, a slice of this delicate French strawberry cake would be... Read More
PASTA ALLA GORGONZOLA
PASTA ALLA GORGONZOLA There just can’t be too many pasta recipes in the kitchen recipe box—and this one is a real winner. Easy and elegant enough for an impromptu dinner party—and just... Read More
ITALIAN JAM TORTA
ITALIAN JAM TORTA One of the oldest of Italian pastries, costata di marmellata, or jam torta, was first noted in the 1600s, but its origins are probably much older. Most versions feature a lattice t... Read More
RHUBARB PICKLES
RHUBARB PICKLES Rhubarb—not the universal favorite vegetable. Although it was legally declared a fruit in 1947 by a New York customs judge, so it would benefit from lower import duties! But ... Read More
Southern Egg Salad—and the Myth of the Secret Sauce
Southern Egg Salad—and the Myth of the Secret Sauce They’re everywhere—those lovely little crustless, egg salad sandwiches, cut into dainty pieces, and so delicious. Not an engagement ... Read More
SPICY SHRIMP AND LETTUCE SALAD
SPICY SHRIMP AND LETTUCE SALAD Busy spring days, starting to get warm—an easy salad makes a perfect front porch supper. Sometimes we need reminding that the simplest things are really good! ... Read More
PEARS IN VANILLA CREAM
PEARS IN VANILLA CREAM Count the times when a fast, simple, delicious fruit dessert would be the perfect thing to have—-when you’re too busy to bake, when unexpected friends arrive and stay fo... Read More
CHICKEN SHOYU—HAWAIIAN COMFORT FOOD
CHICKEN SHOYU—HAWAIIAN COMFORT FOOD No little umbrellas or pineapple skewers here—this is real kitchen table food. With sweet and spicy Asian flavors, and a long slow braise on the back ... Read More