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Ham and Cheese / Chicken Salad Open-Faced Sandwiches on French Bread These are simple, two-bite canapés, although “canapé” seems like too fancy a word to describe them. They’re easy and casual, but nonetheless delicious and attractive. Ingredients to make at least 48, serving at least 12: 2 baguettes¾ lbs. ham, sliced 1/8-inch thick8 oz. Gruyère, […]
Picture this: a layered cake covered in whipped cream and edible, sugared roses. Romantic idea, huh? The most perfect cake for Valentine’s Day. Let’s step through this recipe, detail by detail.
Roasted Veal with Blueberry Sauce, with garlic mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, and honeydew melon: a very special meal for four
I found a ship-load of all-American, mid-century Navy Food just a short drive away, and now I’m bringing it to sweet home, Chicago.
This recipe for fresh Pineapple Upside-Down Cornmeal Masa Cake with jalapenos and roasted red peppers in a cast-iron skillet will knock your socks off.
Gluten-Free Taco Night with steak tacos, homemade corn tortillas and homemade refried beans, plus blackberry margarita punch (tequila, cassis, ginger beer)
This Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Tartine has bacon in it, but I didn’t want to advertise that fact in the name, because I feared I might start a riot.
This Brandied Cherry and Apple Spice Cake is homemade comfort food in a Bundt pan. It’s a delicious olive oil spice cake that deserves to be on a pedestal.
These Guava Raspberry Hors d’Oeuvres use fresh raspberries, guava paste, and an elegant whipped cream – mascarpone mixture. They can provide a sweet, luscious hit to any cocktail party or buffet.