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This recipe is prepared by my mother, Mary Donna Melon and used in my family for Thanksgiving and Holidays. This hot fruit compote is great for beef, pork or poultry.  Similar to Mostardo, a spicy fruit relish the Italians serve with meat, this hot fruit dish compliments the taste of the tenderloin or any meat […]

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I used Burgundy wine jelly to serve alongside this very upscale entrée. Burgundy Wine Jelly is sold in fine gourmet shops and tastes exquisite alongside the coffee and meat. This recipe is perfect for a large family gathering as you can slice it thin and pair it with the jelly or condiments of your choice […]

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This is a wonderful breakfast coffee cake for any holiday including Valentines Day when you want to serve breakfast in bed to that special someone or have it out for people to snack on when they don’t want a heavy meal first thing in the morning. It is great with a hot cup of coffee […]

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Serves 8 8 lamb shanks about 1 ¼ lb each Salt to taste Pepper to taste 6-8 tablespoons of olive oil 4 teaspoons of black peppercorns 4 bay leafs 16 cups of good quality chicken stock 6 cups of a good quality dry red wine (about a bottle and a half) 4 heads of garlic, […]

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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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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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Happy Australia Day all!  As many of you know from all of my Australia posts, I lived there for a couple of years and went to school out there, and it was literally the best time…

There is one thing the UK is lacking. Iced Chocolate. You get these everywhere back in Australia, all the cafes and restaurants do them, and they’re the easiest and tastiest drink ever. All you need:…

The essence of summer is found in fresh seafood and a trip to a sandy beach along the coast.  What better way to celebrate summer with family and loved ones than with a moist and succulent lobster cake. I came up with this recipe while in Guana Cay in the Abacos and had several lobsters […]

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