sippitysup in hollywood, CA
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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.
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This is a pasta salad. Made with orzo, peas, mint and lots of lemony zest!
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I know you want perfect summer tomatoes, like this beauty-- Pierce's Pride. But what do you do about those pests who are determined to come between you and your obsession. We'll tell you!
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Fava Beans are fabulous! I am doing a Risotto Blanco with a Fava Bean Puree. Aren't you curious?
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This chicken is roasted with bold flavors: Garlic, Lemon, Shallots Olives & Thyme. We added some nutty flavored sunchokes making this a great weeknight meal.
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Kumquats soaked in vodka make a lovely citrus infused liqueur. One more step on the road to Kumquacello! Yes, I made that name up...
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Your tasty tomatoes are in the ground. Now what? Well we have answers for you. And we also have a tomato recipe contest at the L.A. Garden show! Tomato Fun all around.
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This recipe uses both the beet and it's greens in a colorful & spicy salad that is full of Moroccan flavors.
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Belgian Endive Salad with Lemon and Dill in a Mustard Vinaigrette
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Warm and Creamy, this Scalloped Potato Gratin with Mustard is just thing to get you through these "April Showers".
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A simple, but meticulously poached chicken is a great way to show off homemade mustard.
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Tomatoes: You grow them. You cook them. You Love them. But what do you really know about them?
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Maybe you can't have "April In Paris", but there are plenty of French Bistro Classics perfect for Spring. Try these Steamed Mussels with Saffron and Mustard!
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These poached eggs are served with asparagus and smoked salmon. The mustard sauce that accompanies it is a lighter modern alternative to a traditional hollandaise sauce.
