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Recipes to share.

Chocolate Cheesecake

When Cousin Kathy asked for a dessert to serve at her weekly family dinner I suggested Chocolate Cheesecake.  I developed this recipe years ago and it has always been a favorite of mine and everyone who has eaten it.  It … Continue reading

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Braised Short-Ribs, Spaetzel, Beer Braised Brussels Sprouts

For some crazy reason, last night I felt like having a “comfort food dinner”.  Maybe it was because I am feeling a little sad about losing my publisher or maybe it was just because I needed to cook something that … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cake and Lemon Cup Cakes

I promised several people I would post the recipes for Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Lemon Cup Cakes Filled with Lemon Curd and Topped with Italian Meringue. Before I do that I have some news I want to share with … Continue reading

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St. Paddy’s Day Feast

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and I am looking forward to our traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner.  I post the recipe along with the Irish Soda Bread recipe every year in hopes you will try my … Continue reading

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Artichokes

Braised Artichokes Artichokes were a part of my growing up food.  Never was there a question about these thistly cactus looking vegetables.  I can’t ever remember not having them at least once a week when they were in season.  I … Continue reading

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Quick Bread

I’ve been working on the book all morning and now it’s time for me to take a break.  The best break for me is to cook something and today I feel like baking.  Baking is the most relaxing activity I … Continue reading

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Prime Rib of Beef Revisited

Last year I posted the cooking method for Perfect Prime Rib.  I’ve had a lot of people asking me to re-post the article since Prime Rib seems to be the entree of choice for many people this holiday season. There … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Pie

Here is my recipe for Pumpkin Pie.  It’s easy and delicious.  If you don’t want to make the crust you can purchase a frozen one that fits a DEEP 10″ deep dish pie dish.  I recommend you bake your pumpkin … Continue reading

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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Many of us will be fortunate enough to have turkey leftover from Thanksgiving Dinner. What to do with all of those leftovers?  Of course there’s the usual; turkey sandwiches, turkey tetrazini, another turkey dinner (my least favorite), turkey hash, so … Continue reading

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Tricks Or Treats

Halloween is just around the corner and what better time to reminisce than this?  When I was a kid Halloween was, for me, the most important holiday of the year.  When do you get to dress any way you like … Continue reading

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