The Classic Dish Is there anything more classically French than coq au vin? The dish was developed to take a tough old rooster and turn it tender. Since almost no one uses a rooster...
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Baby Back Ribs Baked in the Oven
Baking Ribs in the Oven While I always advocate for ribs cooked over a live fire — sometimes that just isn’t possible. In my third floor condo, if I started a charcoal fire on...
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Pork Tenderloin with Tomato Fondue
Good lord, this was amazing last night. Pork tenderloin seasoned with my west Texas rub, browned in a skillet, and finished in the oven barded with bacon. To top it off, I made this...
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Shrimp Campechana
What is Campechana? A chilled street food from Campeche, Mexico, which mixes shrimp and avocado in a cross between cocktail sauce and salsa. It’s a great favorite in my city of Houston, where it...
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Chicken with Artichokes and Mushrooms
What’s for supper? A wonderful dish of chicken with artichokes and mushrooms in a sauce flavored with sherry and rosemary. How long this takes to cook depends on whether you use fresh artichokes...
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Sausage and Roasted Garlic Pasta
So day 394 of bunkering down . . . just kidding. But it feels like it, dammit! Here is an easy comfort food recipe sure to make your tummy smile. We need all the...
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Quick Onion Jam with Apricot Preserves and French Mustard
Onion jam, or in England, onion marmalade, goes well with many types of meat, and is also delectable with cream cheese on crackers. This fast version draws on apricot preserves for both sweetness and...
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Mom’s Pot Roast
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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Potato Ragout with a Watercress & Endive Salad
Ah, the French ragout. Be still my heart.
A ragout is simply a stew, with or without meat, and this one is perfect for summer new potatoes, and wonderful with a green salad with a...
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Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad
A perfect summer salad that takes full advantage of vine ripened tomatoes, sweet watermelon, and aromatic basil....
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