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Rustic Apple Galette
I made this apple galette the other day, and it was everything I'd hoped it would be: delicious, dramatic, and downright addicting. A brushing of melted red currant jelly gives the tender apple slices a sexy sheen. And oh, the crust! It's crunchy, buttery,Pâte Brisée Sucrée.Need some easy elegance in...
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Glazed Strawberry Tart
I love this seasonal tart. I made it lastSaturday, when my cousin Heath was visiting. I also made it on Tuesday, as part of a live cooking-demonstration for the Kinderhook Garden Club. And this morning, I whipped up the tart yet again, in order to photograph the step-by-step recipe for...
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Recipes from “A Colorful Dinner to Welcome Spring”
Here, for your convenience, are the printable recipes from my "A Colorful Dinner to Welcome Spring" video that was recently published on YouTube. Each dinner course -- Roasted Bell Pepper Salad, Penne with Parsley, Peas, Bacon and Mint and Mixed Berry Crumble -- is very easy to do. I hope...
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Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie
I made this Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie the other day, and it was love at first bite. Below a golden blanket of mashed, cinnamon-scented sweet potato is a satisfying symphony of ground turkey, leek, tomato paste, and peas. Need a comforting dinner dish that you can make ahead of...
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Huevos Rancheros
I love Huevos Rancheros. I love the crisp corn tortilla base. I love the spicy black bean center. I love the colorfully-garnished egg that sits on top. Do you love what I love? Here's the recipe for this Mexican magic that comes together in about 15 minutes: Tip! To watch...
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Bundtlettes with Strawberry Glaze
I love these mini Lemon Pound Cakes, or "Bundtlettes." I love how they look. I love how they smell. I love how they taste! The ornate cakes have a moist but tight crumb that is downright addicting. You can enjoy them as-is, or top them, as I did for a...
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- soups
A Beautiful Beet Soup
Please enjoy this Beet Soup recipe from my "Romantic Make-Ahead Dinner | Recipes | Flowers | Setting the Table" video that was recently published on YouTube. Brilliantly-hued, the soup is the ideal first-course for a Valentine's Day dinner. It's earthy with beets, bright with lemon, and exquisitely perfumed with dried...
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Little Lemon Pudding Cakes
Little Lemon Pudding Cakes are dreamy-delicious for afternoon tea. They are made from a simple custard batter to which a small amount of flour and some softly beaten egg whites are added. When the batter is poured into ramekins and baked in a water bath, or "Bain Marie," the egg...
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Make-Ahead Appetizers from “co*cktails in the Parlor”
Love co*cktails? Appetizers? Stress-free entertaining? Then you will love the appetizers from my latest YouTube video, "co*cktails in the Parlor. " The appetizers in question can all be made ahead of time. This means that you, the host who might also have to wear the hats of cook, butler, and...
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Make-Ahead Brunch: Video + Recipes
Thinking of hosting a brunch party for Father's Day or any ole day? I think you'll enjoy my latest YouTube video. Please join me as I set the table, make a flower arrangement, and prepare several cook-friendly recipes for an elegant make-ahead brunch! I hope the above video is useful...
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- Main Course
Beef Stew with Dark Beer and Bittersweet Chocolate
Holy shamrock, Batman! I made this stew the other day, and it totally rocked my world. It's a symphony of carrots, parsnips, and seriously-tender beef, all gloriously perfumed with dark beer, strong coffee, and bittersweet chocolate. In other words, it's...The Most Delicious Stew In The World.
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Rice Pudding
Here's the printable recipe from my latest YouTube episode, "Classic Rice Pudding." This long-forgotten dessert deserves a comeback. Why? Because it's creamy-dreamy delicious. It's gluten-free, too, if that dietary aspect is important to you. And few desserts of silken custardy-ness require so little effort to make. All you need is...
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Cabbage Pie
Here's the printable recipe from the "Cabbage Pie" video that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The pie is delicious at any temperature -- hot, warm, or even cold from the fridge. And nothing could be easier to make. Make this vegetarian masterpiece once, and I promise you will...
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Rustic Beer Bread (Hand-Kneaded)
This is my own, original recipe for Rustic Beer Bread. The bread -- actually, it's a "boule" -- has a deep, fermented flavor and a crackling-crisp crust. Its crumb is delightfully chewy and baguette-like. Looking for a loaf that goes with everything, and that you can easily mix and knead...
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French Butter Cookies (Sablé Breton)
French Butter Cookies -- Sablés Breton -- originated in the northwest region of Brittany, France. In France and elsewhere in Europe, the cookies are instantly recognized for their fluted edges, crosshatch markings, and brilliant sheen. To me, the buttery biscuits taste like a trip to Paris without the jetlag. They...
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How I Smother Weeds with Newspaper
WHEN WEEDS INVADE MY PERENNIAL BEDS, I don't get mad -- I get newspaper. Newspaper-mulching, as we have discussed before, makes weeds disappear instantly. And it prevents them from re-emerging for an entire season, if not longer. I newspaper-mulched one of my weed-choked beds just this morning. Would you like...
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Afternoon Tea: Marmalade Loaf Cake
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 17 Comments
Please enjoy this recipe from the "Marmalade Cake for the Queen's Jubilee" video that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The cake in question is royally delicious. It's deliciously moist … [Read more...]
Make-Ahead Brunch: Video + Recipes
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 18 Comments
Thinking of hosting a brunch party for Father's Day or any ole day? I think you'll enjoy my latest YouTube video. Please join me as I set the table, make a flower arrangement, and prepare several cook-friendly recipes for an elegant make-ahead brunch!I hope the … [Read more...]
How I Make Cold-“Brewed” Coffee
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 118 Comments
Meet my latest addiction: Cold-brewed coffee. This exquisite elixir doesn't require any special equipment. Heck, it doesn't require electricity! … [Read more...]
Meet the New Refrigerator
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 41 Comments
When I asked for your refrigerator recommendations back in March, you really delivered! You told me which brands to avoid. A few of you rather wisely advised me to buy from a source that would also repair the fridge, should the need arise. After weeks of research (plus … [Read more...]
Crispy Rosemary Focaccia
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 10 Comments
Here's the printable recipe from my "Crispy Rosemary Focaccia" video that was recently published on YouTube. There's nothing about this classic Italian flatbread that isn't remarkable. It's remarkably fragrant. It's remarkably crisp on both the top and the sides. And … [Read more...]
May 2022 Garden Chores
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 5 Comments
Take a tip from the nesting robins – May isn’t the month to snooze! Garden work we accomplish now will determine our success for the remainder of the growing season. Not sure what to do for your perennials, annuals, and vegetables? Maybe I can help:PerennialsWeed, … [Read more...]
French Meringue Cookies
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 8 Comments
Happy Easter week, everyone! To celebrate, we're making -- and eating -- oodles of French Meringue Cookies. Are you familiar with these gluten-free treats? They are crispy on the outside, and soft and pavlova-like on the inside. You can pipe the egg white batter into … [Read more...]
Linguine with Vegetables and Wine Sauce
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 9 Comments
Topped with smoked mozzarella cheese and fragrant basil, this Linguine with Vegetables and Wine Sauce is about as wonderful as wonderful can be. It's healthy to eat. It's fast to make, and therefore, perfect for a weeknight. And of course it's powerfully delicious, … [Read more...]
April Garden Work
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 5 Comments
Hello, April! This is the month when the garden requires us to move in 10 directions at once. Still, spring is too beautiful not to keep a few hours for savoring. Between planting, … [Read more...]
Crispy Corn Fritters
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 11 Comments
May I offer you some Crispy Corn Fritters? These munchy wonders are made with lots of healthy veggies (besides corn), and just enough batter to hold everything together. Kids love the fritters as much as adults do. Looking for a fabulous first course, a casual main … [Read more...]
Coffee-and-Spice Drop Cookies
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 5 Comments
I made these 1940s-era Coffee-and-Spice Drop Cookies the other day, and they blew me away, man. I love the cookies' crisp edge, soft middle, and tantalizing coffee-nutmeg-cinnamon aroma. Sadly, for those of us who lack any degree of will-power, the cookies are extremely … [Read more...]
Your Refrigerator Recommendations
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 80 Comments
Once again, a friend in need is a friend indeed! Over the years you've helped me to select a new washing machine, a [Read more...]
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