sippitysup in hollywood, CA
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Pluots. Plucots. Apriums. I jut want a nice piece of fruit! Here are tips in picking the best of the summer stone fruits.
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Is a burger a burger? Who says I have to serve it on a bun? Are tomatoes mandatory? Why can’t a burger be elegant? Mini Lamb Burgers with Mango Salsa.
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This portobello mushroom "burger" is as meaty & juicy as any traditional burger. It's supported by big flavors like mozzarella, red peppers & basil. It is fully satisfying.
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America loves burgers and this Horseradish Buffalo Burger with Cheddar Cheese is just one more great reason to keep on loving burgers!
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After 905 days of renovation (yes 905!) I wanted to share my new kitchen. I think the pain was worth it...
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Perfect summer squash are a sight to behold. They can even take your breath away. But can zucchini be art? When used in tart like this one, I say "yes".
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Mediterranean cooking is guided by simplicity further proof that humble ingredients produce the most amazing fare. These spicy clams with Abruzzese sausage are a perfect example.
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New potatoes are not a type of potato, but are in fact an immature potato of any variety. They are fluffy and sweet and a great canvas for many flavors.
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Yellow wax beans are best prepared simply. I am going to roast this Italian heirloom variety with mint.
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Grilled sausages need a bold partner. I choose arugula for a tasty pest that will make these sausages the envy of your BBQ.
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Can a cake be gender specific? I don't know but this Simple Strawberry Cake is delicious!
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This is a simple and healthy roasted tomato soup. Roasting tomatoes is a great way to bring out their sweetness. Especially early in the season.
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These salmon fillets are succulent and rare with a crispy skin. They are "spiced" which is not the same thing as "spicy hot". Ya know what I mean?
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Don't let my grumpy mood stop you from enjoying this chicken liver bruschetta.
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Spicy Shrimp in Tuong Ot Toi (Vietnamese chili garlic sauce). Sure it's hot. But the heat is balanced with sweet, so don't be a wimp. Go ahead take a bite!
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Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich with French flair. It has all the crisp, salty, crunchy, creamy, warmth of a classically appealing BLT. But it does not stop there!
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You want gorgeous tomatoes like this, and you want them soon! So we are running a test. Or rather a Derby to determine the early fruiting winners.
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Whether you call it Roasted Artichoke Bruschetta, Crostini, or Spread doesn't matter nearly as much as the 3 words that are right on the tip of your tongue. "This is delicious"!
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This is spearmint ice cream. Sure it minty, but good spearmint has a grassy, herbal quality that is a far cry from overly minty "toothpaste" flavored store bought ice-cream.
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Tuna with a surprisingly light and very herbal mint sauce. More savory than sweet, it has the pucker of vinegar and the zing of mint.
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Lamb Flatbread with Mint and Feta. The flavors in this crisp flatbread are a classic celebration of spring.
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Fresh Cherry Soup with Cool Mint. It's as French as a golden day in May spent laying under the chestnut tree "avec mes amis"!
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Grilling season is underway. I grilled up a Chimichurri marinated flank steak with grilled radicchio & onions.
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Kumquat Gelée. Kumquat liqueur paired with Lillet and Prosecco. Don't you dare call it a Kumquat Jello-Shooter, or you are banned!
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Baked polenta with 3 cheeses. This is served as a 1st course with arugula. And guess what? It's leftovers. Who would ever know?
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Wild mushrooms top this super creamy polenta. It's made creamy (and delicious) with the addition of goat cheese.
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These asparagus spears are the most fascinating shade of purple. They taste very similar to the green variety with just an extra hint of sweetness.
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Pickled rhubarb makes this salad with white asparagus, walnuts and goat cheese something very special indeed!
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This is a cheesecake with the sophisticated flavors of ricotta, mascarpone, and rhubarb. Even the crust is special. It's made with yellow cornmeal!
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Rhubarb can be savory! Rhubarb can be rich! Try it in a sauce with onions and chicken.
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These little rhubarb tarts are sheer simplicity: Rhubarb, flour, sugar, and butter. It's their sweet tangy flavor that makes them shine.
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Crusty almond coated chicken breasts, can be made ahead to this point, then popped in the oven for 10 minutes before serving. So go enjoy the day!
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Sweet peas of three varieties (plus fava), fill these sweet as spring raviolis with a rosemary cream.
