ARTICLES For Spring
PAVLOVA WITH BERRIES, BROWN SUGAR AND SOUR CREAM
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WITH 6 COMMENTS
Like the prima ballerina who inspired it, a good pavlova makes for a show-stopping culinary performance that will not readily be forgotten. This brown sugar, berry pavlova "cake" gets a standing ovation. Simply finger-licking good!
MODERN ROASTED CUCUMBER AND TOMATO TEA SANDWICHES
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WITH 3 COMMENTS
Roasted tomato and cucumber tea sandwiches paired with a hand-muddled Upper East Sider, make for the perfect summer afternoon cocktail party.
UPPER EASTSIDER GIN COCKTAIL
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WITH NO COMMENTS
And I didn't think I liked gin! This light, refreshing, herb-infused cocktail will make you to a gin enthusiast.
QUICK-ROASTED TOMATOES
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WITH 5 COMMENTS
Luscious flavor bombs, roasted tomatoes are perfect accompaniments to meat or poultry, stand-alone appetizers or add-ins to countless recipes. This hot-oven short cut, is great when you don't have 3-4 hours to slow roast.
SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH WHOLE GARLIC CLOVES
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WITH 22 COMMENTS
Slow-roasting transforms a great tomato, or even a not-so-great tomato into a luscious, flavor-dense, chewy treat. They stand alone in a tapas platter or can be worked into salads, soups, bruschetta, eggs, pasta, salsas and more. A slow-roasted tomato is the little black dress of your culinary wardrobe.
RACK OF LAMB
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WITH 6 COMMENTS
Rack of lamb is a special treat that is surprisingly easy to make. You will love this simple herb-crusted recipe.
POTATOES GRATIN
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WITH 5 COMMENTS
Potatoes gratin are a near fool-proof, sublime indulgence. And let's be clear, they are an indulgence, but worth every mouthful for that special occasion meal.
ROASTED PROSCUITTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
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WITH 2 COMMENTS
This is so easy, I hate to even call it a recipe. There is nothing original about it, but it is a great appetizer to pull out of your hat on short notice or when you want to wow without a time investment.
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH FINES HERBS AND WALNUT OIL DRESSING
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WITH 4 COMMENTS
Fines herbes (no that is not a typo) and walnut oil transform a simple butter lettuce salad into a refreshing, palate-cleansing, stand-out, but non-competing accompaniment to your main course.
AVOCADO MASSAGED KALE SALAD WITH ORANGES AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
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WITH 5 COMMENTS
An avocado spa treatment for your kale mellows this cantankerous crucifer, and eliminates the need for a separate dressing. You will be hooked on this super easy and delicious way to prepare one of earth's most healthy foods.