With my Mom's pot roast, we're traveling back in time to the 1960's for a succulent, melt in your mouth favorite. I promise -- it's worth the trip!...
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December 5 Marks the End of Prohibition
And doesn’t that deserve a big celebration?! Last year, I was in San Antonio, Texas, at the Esquire Tavern — which opened its doors on December 5, 1933, in response to the death of...
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Slow Cooker: Southwest Chicken Stew
When the days grow short, and the weather turns chilly this Southwestern Chicken Stew really hits the spot. It's rich, flavorful comfort food -- and it's easy....
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Boofie’s Cornbread Dressing
My grandmother's Southern cornbread dressing, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner....
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Chicken with Vinegar Sauce: Delicious French Country Food
I've just eaten one of the best chicken dishes I've ever put in my mouth. Chicken in Vinegar Sauce -- it's old French peasant fare, simple and extraordinarily tasty....
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Ann’s Oysters and Artichokes
Oysters Dunbar. If you know what I’m talking about, simply hearing the name of the dish is enough to make you salivate. Corinne Dunbar’s in New Orleans was a special place — a restaurant...
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Lamb Patties with Sweet Potato and Sautéed Spinach
One of my favorite comfort food meals has to be lamb patties served with baked sweet potatoes and sautéed spinach. It’s a wonderful combination of flavors, and even better — it’s easy, AND makes great...
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Café Culture in Paris Lives Up to the Hype
The local cafe is a ubiquitous, reliable feature of the Parisian gastro-landscape. Glenn Kaufmann explores café culture in the City of Light....
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Omelettes for Supper
Eggs for supper? Ask the French -- an omelette is an outstanding idea. Cremini mushrooms, green onions, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese make this omelette a perfect light supper, accompanied by an arugula...
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Miss Ida’s Okra and Tomatoes
It's summer, and all over the South, okra is coming out of gardens by the bushel. Here is the Miss Ida's recipe for a wicked stewed okra and tomatoes, one of my childhood favorites....
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