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Lamb Shanks with Pappardelle Pasta

Posted on December 29, 2014 by

Some of the best lamb shanks I’ve ever eaten were at The Cathedral Restaurant in Sens, France.  Of course this was when the Cathedral was cooking everything fresh from the market.  Unfortunately, at least for the past 2 years, most of their ingredients … Continue reading →

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Seriously Spicy Aubergine and Veal with Pasta

Posted on December 20, 2014 by

There were two motivations behind the plate I made today.  The first was the wonderful spicy, garlic aubergine I had at the take-out Chinese in Hawley and the fact that when I went back a couple of days later it … Continue reading →

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Herb Crusted Lamb Rib Rack

Posted on December 12, 2014 by

Those of you who have been following me for a while know how intolerant I am about American lamb.   I prefer to pay a premium for imported, frozen New Zealand lamb than to allow any of the American, factory … Continue reading →

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Roquette Pesto Fettuccine with Normal Duck Breast

Posted on November 17, 2014 by

So, so glad to have found the Hudson Valley duck farm!  Cooking with familiar, quality products makes for an enthusiastic, creative and happy time in the kitchen :) What I really wanted for this pasta dish was fresh pappardelle, but … Continue reading →

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Successful Careless Cooking

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

Some days I just don’t feel like cooking.  Can’t be bothered.  Could care less.  Today was one of those days.  It’s raining, there are still unopened boxes in the garage and everywhere, there is nothing truly exciting in my freezer … Continue reading →

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Souris d’Agneau

Posted on May 13, 2014 by

I’ve been looking at two, aged, drying out lamb shanks in my freezer, it seems like forever. I wonder when and where I bought them…. Thank God for Greg at Rufus Guide for his inspirational sauce with Italian sausages.  I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Baked Chicken with Broccoli Pasta

Posted on March 3, 2014 by

I’ve been thinking a lot about chicken tetrazzini.  That used to be one of my Mom’s special dinners.  In the 50s-60s, chicken tetrazzini was the Betty Crocker epitome of elegance a la casserole, ranking high along side banana pudding with … Continue reading →

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