Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
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Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
Greek Easter soup -- Mayeritsa -- made very traditionally with lamb inaards and spring onions. No dill please! And who would I dine with? My family, of course!
Cook the Book: 'The Bacon Cookbook'
Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with almonds, served on Belgian endive leaves with a blue-cheese dressing drizzle over the top. SO good!!
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Garlic, of course!!
Cook the Book: Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges
Singapore noodles, best from the Malaysian Grill on New York's Upper West Side -- but now the restaurant has gone away! But even better, Seafood Laksa from the food court at the Sydney (Australia) fish market!
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I have been using this recipe since 1997 when it was published (exactly as written here) in the New York Post with the title "Mario's Secret Sauce Recipe." My note says "From Chef Mario Batali, Po's Restaurant." How far he has come since then!
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In a small Puerto Rican restaurant on the Upper West Side, when a ginormous New York City cockroach appeared on the floor in the middle of the dining room, one diner (full disclosure - my husband) stood up and stomped on it. The other diners broke out in hearty applause. Funny moment - but sad to say, we have never been able to eat there again!
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Anyone else! Cooking is my zen, my time to relax. I find food prep better than sleep for giving my brain time to sort through the stuff of daily life. Having to share that time with someone else makes me too conscious of what I am doing. Monkey mind!
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I have several "old reliables" including a chocolate-almond torte called "Five-Minute Magic" dressed up with a chocolate ganache and (sometimes) raspberries, for those who like that combination (I don't); the Sacher Torte recipe from my old "Joy of Cooking" circa 1967 (a newer version does not turn out as well); a White Pepper and Ginger cake for a sophisticated cake with subtle heat; and my Mom's old standby -- really quick and easy and handy if you have kids at the table --good vanilla ice cream with frozen grape juice concentrate thawed and poured over as a sauce, with some nice store-bought butter cookies on the side.
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Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
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Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
Margarita Lime Pie or Strawberry Shortcake or Devil's Food Cake or Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake or German Chocolate Cheesecake or Pumpkin Pie or Lemon Meringue Pie or ....................help me!
Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
Strawberry Shortcake is my all time fave.
Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
Pears poached in marsala, cinnamon and vanilla bean.
Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
butterscotch pudding with caramel sauce anda sprinkle of fleur de sel (from Mozza)
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