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It’s that time of the year when the leaves turn to golden amber, an old sweater feels comfortable on your skin and you desire something sweet and a little more filling. This autumn apple crisp is piled high with crunchy topping giving you the softness of the warm apples underneath. Whip some cream with a […]

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Get your pencils ready because it is time to take a quick health quiz. Do you know which food can help decrease bad cholesterol, reduce the risk of blood clots, increase blood flow and possibly lower high-blood pressure? Here’s a hint: This superfood is also known to improve your mood. If you said chocolate, you’re […]

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Cheers to creative pastry chefs, especially those who elevate ordinary desserts to the realm of the ethereal. When it comes to a dream dessert, do you crave something lighter than air or creamy and rich, perhaps lavished with chocolate? Do you like a crunchy sweetness, a little zest and a lot of bliss? Certainly you […]

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Pate Sucre 1 ½ cups of all purpose flour, sifted 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, chiller ½ cup of sugar 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water Preheat oven to 375 Combine the flour with the butter using fingertips. Add sugar and egg mixture and mix together. Knead unto smooth. Roll out on […]

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Pan-Seared Catfish 4 large fillets of fresh catfish (farm-raised) 6 oz bread crumbs 1 teaspoon butter 4 oz olive oil* kosher salt to taste coarse ground pepper to taste With a sharp knife, poke a few holes in the thick side of fillets. Mix ½ of olive oil with salt and pepper and brush the […]

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For the last 10 years, Chef Mansour Gorji has been an edifying force in the fine dining of Dallas. Seasoned with a dash of genius and a bit of saint, he has applied his philosophy of harmonic balance to his cooking and community. For example, his signature dish, pan-seared catfish, has been plucked from its […]

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