All Recipes

Salmon with Pine Nut Salsa

If you are not familiar with Yotam Ottolenghi, you need to get to know him and his honest, authentic recipes...

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Callaloo, Jamaican greens

The first time that I tasted callaloo was in Negril, Jamaica. Callaloo is served throughout the Caribbean islands. The greens...

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Grapefruit Vodka Martini

I love pink. Last week one of my neighbors dropped off the last of his crop of ruby red grapefruits...

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Creole Cauliflower Jambalaya

My friend Scott Gardner recently shared his coveted recipe for cauliflower jambalaya. This recipe can be adapted for vegetarians, carnivores,...

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Root Vegetable Slaw

The first time I had this root vegetable salad or slaw was for a Hanukkah celebration at my friend Carol’s...

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Chicken Piccata

The Sur le Plat rendition of a traditional veal piccata but with chicken. Light, lemony and affordable! It’s quick and...

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Heartbreaker

These heart shaped chocolate cakes are the perfect sweet for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day. When garnished with roasted pecans,...

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Lemon Lavender Martini

I love anything lavender. Reportedly, lavender has been known to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. I love the intoxicating fragrance...

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Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters Rockefeller are a great and well recognized New Orleans tradition. Antoine’s Restaurant, one of the oldest restaurants in America,...

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Persian Saffron Baked Rice, Tachin

I love serving this crunchy baked saffron rice with spicy Indian food or any spicy food. I usually just make...

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Red Bean Puree Soup

My Maw Maw, Gladys Cocke Toca, used to make this soup for Sunday family lunch at her home. I always...

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Roasted Chicken, Recado Rojo

Recado Rojo is a Mayan red spice paste used in Mexico, particularly in the Yucatan and Oaxaca. You can buy...

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