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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Cooking — All the vibrant flavors of a Caesar dressing go wonderfully with pasta, making this the ideal way to enjoy the classic salad without the wilted lettuce that would result from making it ahead. Replacing the dressing's traditional egg enrichment ...More…
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Apricot Brandy Pound Cake
Cooking — TO MAKE THE CAKE: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and line a 9-inch round cake pan with 3 inch sides. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour ...More…
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Fusilli with Pecan and Cream Cheese Sauce
Cooking — In a large frying pan, melt the butter and gently fry the garlic until golden. Add the pecans and sauté for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the cream cheese to the pecans and heat gently. Gradually stir in the cream and continue cooking gently ...More…
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Civet of Eggs
Cooking — This fourteenth-century recipe is taken from the Menagier de Paris, where it appears as cives d'oeufs ("stewed" eggs). The vinegar and wine sauce is curiously reminiscent of another Burgundian regional dish, the meurette, and also of oeufs ...More…
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Plum-Glazed American Spare Ribs
Cooking — American-style pork spareribs come from the whole pork belly. Ask the butcher to remove the rib section in one piece, so that ribs are covered with a single layer of meat and a thin layer of fat. Halve the lemon or lime and rub over the slabs of ...More…
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Rock 'n' Rollin' BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Cooking — There are two kinds of barbecue eaters in the world (actually, a world of sub-genres exists within these two groups. but that's a different book): those who eat their ribs FOR BARBECUE PASTE: Combine all the spices and the brown sugar in a small ...More…
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Pound Cake
Cooking — About vanilla and vanilla extract. Vanilla is the pod of a climbing vine and a member of the orchid family. Vanilla extract is made from whole vanilla beans that have been soaked in alcohol. Vanillin is an artificial vanilla flavor chemically ...More…
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Maple Baked Beans
Cooking — Try this version of homemade baked beans and you'll never want to eat the stuff from a can again. I don't bother soaking the beans for this recipe. Combine 8 cups water, beans and salt in heavy large pot or Dutch oven. Simmer uncovered until ...More…
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Mongolian Chicken
Cooking — Despite being conquerors and overlords, the Mongols were never really assimilated into China. And although the Mongols were already rulers of a world empire, the Han Chinese looked down on them as barbarians. Mix the marinade ingredients together ...More…
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Stir-Fry Chicken
Cooking — In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil and margarine over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken strips and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir constantly. Stir in the soy sauce and vinegar. Add the carrots, ...More…
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Thai Chicken with Basil
Cooking — An abundance of whole basil leaves joins chicken and fiery red chiles for a quick, delicious, and decidedly spicy stir-fry. Holy basil is the most authentic choice, but any variety will do. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with the fish ...More…
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Spicy Creole Barbecue Sauce
Cooking — Melt butter in large heavy-duty saucepot over medium-high heat just until brown, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add onions, peppers and garlic. Saute until very brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar and ginger. Bring to boil. Stir in ...More…