The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 10/11/2009 at 1:41PM EST
Aaaaw, shucks...
This recipe came about as many do, as I use the contents of our cabinet to determine what to make. It's like one of those television shows, like "Chopped", where a chef is given a basket with 5 ingredients, and told to make an entree in a half hour. If I could just arrange for some prize money...
Anyway, this sauce does a great job of hiding the cream and parmesan cheese by putting the bright flavor of the tomato up front. My wife prefers it with less lemon, so the recipe here reflects that choice. I tend to be a lemon maniac when it comes to pasta sauces. She's doing a good job of breaking me of that habit. It's really delicious, and I'm thinking that it may have a really nice flavor profile with brandy instead of wine. Maybe you can try that and let me know how it works!
This recipe serves 6.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 9/27/2009 at 11:34PM EST
So good, even the photo is edible.
Here's a meal with which we're all familiar. I don't know about you, but I've had my share of very good versions of this family comfort-food classic. But this one really takes the cake. The difference is the subtle variation in the preparation and ingredients roster. It truly is "glorious", and highly recommended for those fall and winter meals. And of course, biscuits are a required side.
This recipe is courtesy of my grandmother, Vivian Argentini, and serves 6.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 9/27/2009 at 10:06PM EST
This is a great Caesar salad dressing, in the style of classic, creamy, garlicky, cheesy dressings you've had at your favorite restaurants, but without the anchovies.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 3/21/2008 at 12:33AM EST
I was never a big fan of beef stroganoff. To me, it was always a spartan offshoot of beef stew with noodles. Comfort food? Yes, like chicken and dumplings. But it just wasn't something I ever craved. And then my wife made this recipe. The rich, earthy, almost pretentious flavor of the sauce, combined with the amazing flavor and texture of beef tenderloin, drives me crazy.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 2/23/2008 at 5:53PM EST
I've always been a sucker for crepes. I think that I like them even more than pancakes or waffles. There's something about how thin, chewy and comforting they are. And they're not very hard to make either. Sure, to get the perfect crepe, you need experience, a crepe pan, and a crepe spreader. But to make simple, home-style crepes, all you need is a good non-stick pan with curved sides and the "balls" to try flipping the crepe in the air without a spatula.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 11/10/2007 at 8:57PM EST
I found this recipe when searching for a new way to prepare turkey cutlets. Turkey is a great addition to any diet, but for some reason, I can't seem to think of many ways to prepare it. It's poultry, right? I should be able to use it in just about any poultry recipe.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 9/2/2007 at 6:25PM EST
If I had a "signature dish", it would probably be my pesto sauce. But after making it for so many years, I have begun to experiment with the basic ingredients, to create different variations. This creamy alfredo-like sauce is my newest version, and it's really great! I think I like it better than my traditional pesto sauce. This restaurant-quality dish will knock your socks off.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 9/2/2007 at 5:23PM EST
A friend of ours, Wendy Wooten, came up with this delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe, which makes a shit-ton of cookies; like 5-6 dozen. It's a great twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 10/2/2009 at 8:29PM EST
Growing up, one of my favorite dishes was a baked cod dish my mother used to make. It's very simple, but elegant, and comforting. This recipe is inspired by the one I ate as a child.
The fish is covered with a seasoned, buttery, lemon breadcrumb mixture, baked to perfection, and served with lemon wedges as garnish. This is the kind of recipe that can even turn on someone who isn't normally fond of fish.
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The Big Cookbook;
we have to eat, so it might as well be enjoyable.
Updated on 8/5/2007 at 3:01PM EST
This marinade is inspired (and outright copied) by a traditional Kalbi shortrib marinade recipe given to me by the owners of a local fish and seafood market, who were kind enough to share the secrets of a delicious shortrib marinade with my wife and I a few years ago.
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