Tag Archives: company This is the best guacamole ever, and it is so simple! 2 Ripe Avocados- the best are the dark, thick skinned type; I prefer HAAS 1/2 Tomato seeds removed 1 Clove Garlic put in a press, or minced very fine 1/2 Sweet Onion diced very small Juice of 1/2 Lime 3 TBL chopped cilantro Salt […]  Butternut Squash-Apple Bisque Makes about 2 Quarts 1 Small Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed* 2 Large Apples; I used Fuji Apples 1 Sweet onion diced 1/4 Tsp Ground Cloves 1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tsp Kosher Salt** 1 Qt Chicken Stock 2 TBL Unsalted Butter 1 Cup […] I love Alton Brown! Or at least I think I do; I certainly love his recipes, and the one I made last week for company was no exception! Once again I (apologetically) refer to my favorite Food Network show The Best Thing I Ever Made. This time in the episode “Updated Classics” Brown made a […]  I don’t consider myself a great cook, but I try to make great meals. I have been trained so I understand technique and cooking methods, and am not afraid or intimidated by recipes, but like art school, or music conservatories, culinary school can teach you technique, but no one can teach you to be talented. […]  Last week I talked about rediscovering an old copy of the Settlement Cookbook that has been in my possession for many years. My copy is from 1931, the original having been published in 1901. The book was compiled and published by Elizabeth Kander. My copy is in very bad shape, the pages have separated from […] |
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