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Chocolate Raspberry Souffle
SERVES 4 ¼ CUP PISTACHIOS – shelled, raw, unsalted UNSALTED BUTTER – for the 4 ramekins ½ CUP SUGAR – for dusting ¼ CUP RASPBERRY PRESERVES 6 oz BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE – chopped 1 EGG YOLK PINCH OF SALT 6 EGG WHITES – room temp ½ CUP HEAVY CREAM PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º Position… Continue reading
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CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY and SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD
Chicken Coconut Curry A quick and delicious one pot dinner. 2 LBS CHICKEN BREASTS – boneless, skinless PINCH OF SALT – to taste FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to taste 1 ONION – medium size, chopped coarsely 3 TBS CURRY POWDER – or more to taste 3-4 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 1 ½ CUPS CHICKEN BROTH… Continue reading
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LET US BOW OUR HEADS AND SAY A PRAYER!
On this day, June 6th, we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. This operation brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day is a term used… Continue reading
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Pecan Cinnamon Bread
1 ½ CUPS FLOUR 1 ½ TSP BAKING POWDER PINCH OF SALT ¼ CUP BUTTER – room temperature 1 CUP SUGAR 1 EGG – room temp ½ CUP MILK ¼ CUP PECANS – roughly chopped PINCH OF NUTMEG – to taste PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º GREASE AND FLOUR A 9 X 5-INCH LOAF… Continue reading
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Jump into June with this Fresh Peach Cake
WELCOME TO JUNE June is busting out all over! Welcome to the very first day of June which is the 153rd day into 2024 and the name comes from the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter. But June 1st is also designated as “Say Something Nice Day”. Now isn’t that refreshing considering all the varied things designated… Continue reading
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BERRIES AND BROILED ZABAGLIONE
An elegant dessert for when you want something special! 2 Lbs. Fresh Berries – mixed6 Egg Yolks3 Tbs. Orange Juice1/4 C. Sugar4 Tbs. Sugar3 Tbs. Grand Marnier PREHEAT OVEN BROILER Divide your selection of berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries are great choices) among 4 – 6 custard cubs or ramekins, or oven-proof fluted dishes, and sprinkle each… Continue reading
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THIS HALLOWED DAY!
May 30th was once the day we celebrated Decoration Day which was then changed in name to Memorial Day and then also moved to be celebrated on the last Monday in the month of May, which we have already ceremoniously observed this year. However, on this day I find it most appropriate to post these statistics.… Continue reading
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Why We Celebrate & BLUEBERRY CRÈME SEMIFREDDO
WHY WE CELEBRATE About 100 years ago then President Woodrow Wilson was invited by the American Ambassador to France to speak at a Memorial Day ceremony near Paris to honor American soldiers killed during WW I. This is what President Wilson so poignantly said. “Mr. Ambassador, ladies and gentlemen, fellow countrymen: No one with a heart… Continue reading
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day, which was designated as a national holiday in 1971, is celebrated on the last Monday in May which means that this year it will be celebrated on May 27th. This day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was celebrated in early summer and the day was dedicated to cleaning cemeteries and decorating… Continue reading
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MARYANN BERRY CAKE
The name MaryAnn comes from the name of the pan whichhas a deep indentation in the center of it. Otherwise, I would callit a “Claudia” cake as it is one of her favorites and I make it for her birthday! 2 CUPS FLOUR 2 TSPS VANILLA EXTRACT 2 TSP BAKING POWDER 1 CUP MILK 1… Continue reading
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