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By Brett Moore, About.com Guide since 2005

Chicken Paillards with Pancetta and Sage Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Fresh sage and delicious pancetta create a wonderfully flavorful chicken dish perfect for a family dinner or casual meal with friends. The chicken is pan fried and finished with a very nice butter ...
Hot and Cold Rosemary Grapefruit Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Broiled grapefruit with a little brown sugar is a classic method for enjoying this fresh, juicy fruit. Here we step it up a bit by adding some creamy lemon curd and a beautiful rosemary syrup.
Gourmet Food - How to Open an Oyster Created: Thursday, July 28, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Raw oysters on the half shell are a culinary treat that everyone should experience at least once in their lives, hopefully several times. The only way to properly ensure that your oysters are fresh...
Gourmet Food - How to Prepare an Artichoke Created: Thursday, July 28, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable litt...
How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques Created: Monday, September 12, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even ...
How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques Created: Sunday, September 25, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, ...
How to Cut Open a Pomegranate Created: Monday, January 02, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Pomegranates are in season during the fall and winter months. The edible seeds (actually called arils, the tiny seed is surrounded by a juice sac) and juice, which have a wonderful sweet flavor, ar...
How to Peel an Avocado Created: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Fresh avocado is a real treat. Eat it plain, as guacamole, or in your favorite recipe. Here are is a simple technique for peeling an avocado and removing the pit (with photos).
Top 12 Fruits and Vegetables You Should Buy Organic Created: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
There's lots of reasons to buy organic. The USDA's own tests show that most non-organic produce contain residual pesticides even after washing. The long term effects of consuming these pesticides...
How to Cut a Pineapple Created: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Fresh cut pineapple is much more flavorful than the canned variety. There is more than one way to peel a pineapple. Here is my preferred method for peeling and cutting a pineapple accompanied by st...
How to Make Fresh Pasta - Gourmet Cooking Techniques Created: Friday, July 15, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Making your own pasta is a skill every cook should know. It's a very simple process and uses only three ingredients. Your dinner guests, however, will be deservedly impressed. Let me show you how e...
How to Make Crepes - Gourmet Cooking Techniques Created: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Making crepes at home is as easy as cooking pancakes. You don't need a special gourmet crepe pan, either, a small nonstick pan will work just fine. Here is my simple step-by-step method for making ...
Gourmet Food Guide to Vermont Created: Saturday, July 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Every village and town in Vermont has at least one really amazing restaurant and probably many more. The numerous small farms and farmhouse artisans provide many food establishments with fresh, lo...
Baked Crab Cakes with Spicy Mango Lime Sauce Created: Monday, January 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Crab cakes are a wonderful American tradition found in most areas of the country. Crab cakes are an elegant dish, yet comfort food at the same time. You will find them on the menus of five-star r...
Gourmet Food - Herb Butter Recipe Created: Sunday, July 31, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Herb butter is great to use in any dish that benefits from the addition of herbs: pasta, steamed vegetables, fish, etc. Herb butter is easy to make and keeps well in your freezer. It's great to k...
Bobby Flay's Fish Tacos Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Fish tacos are delicious and very simple to make. Use a white, flaky fish like mahi mahi or orata. You can fry the fish or, in this case, grill which is much healthier. Be sure to serve with all th...
Monk’s Famous Seafood Chowder Created: Thursday, March 29, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Monks Bar and Restaurant (http://monks.ie)is a famous Irish landmark in the village of Ballyvaughan, in County Clare, located in the West of Ireland. The Seafood Chowder is their signature dish. He...
Chocolate Lava Cake with Cherry Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream Created: Thursday, February 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Chocolate Lava Cakes are so called because the center of the cake is a thick liquid chocolate and oozes out when cut, like molten lava. These make a great surprise dessert and, although pretty sim...
Peach Upside-down Cake Created: Saturday, September 09, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Peach upside-down cake looks like a difficult, fancy dessert to make but it's actually quite simple to make. Your guests won't know that, though. More importantly, using fresh peaches creates an ...
Crisp Coconut and Chocolate Pie Recipe Created: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
This delicious chocolate pie recipe only has four ingredients: butter, coconut, cream and chocolate. Very simple in nature but with quality ingredients the taste is divine!
Watermelon, Basil, & Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Syrup Created: Sunday, July 02, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Here is a delightfully refreshing salad that combines watermelon with fresh mozzarella. Basil adds an herby spiciness, while sweet balsamic syrup brings out the best flavors of both the watermelon...
Mussels al Diablo - Seafood Recipe Created: Saturday, May 23, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
This wonderful mussel recipe comes from Barcelona, the Spanish tapas restaurant in Connecticut. Simple ingredients: tomatoes, garlic, white wine and a little spice turn mussels into something spect...
Caramel Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Created by one of my favorite pastry chefs, Marcel Desaulnier, this delicious ice cream recipe combines caramel, banana, and chocolate into a sinfully rich and silky smooth frozen dessert.
Cappuccino Tapioca Pudding with Cardamom Brûlée Created: Friday, May 11, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
This delightfully creamy dessert combines comfort food tapioca pudding with a more sophisticated creme brûlée. A touch of espresso and cardamom give this dessert a bit of an exotic flavor.
Tyler Florence's Chicken Enchiladas Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Here is a delicious recipe for chicken enchiladas - full of delicious herbs and spices and lots of lots of cheese.
Lavender Margarita Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
This beautifully colored margarita uses traditional ingredients of tequila, lime and triple sec combined with a little twist - coconut milk, raspberries, blueberries and a little bit of lavender. G...
Blueberry Financier with Corn Bread Streusel Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
There is something magical about the combination of blueberries and cornbread. This recipe puts a delicious spin on that classic pairing by incorporating a wonderful corn bread streusel for the cak..
Pea, Pesto and Arugula Soup Created: Friday, April 20, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012
Here is a beautiful soup recipe that uses the very first produce of the spring season - English peas, basil and arugula. Fantastic color and a complex, fresh flavor make this a terrific soup. Great..
Poached Long Island Duck Breasts with Farro Created: Sunday, April 15, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Traditionally, duck is prepared by poaching it in the fat that comes with it. Here, Chef Seamus Mullen has a rather unorthodox method of poaching the duck in olive oil. The duck comes out moist and..
Moroccan Spiced Cornish Hens Over Roast Vegetables Recipe Created: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Lots of vegetables, fresh herbs and, of course, spices make this a very flavorful meal.
Rack Of Lamb With Mustard & Herb Crust On Sautéed Vegetables Created: Friday, March 30, 2007 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Who knows more about cooking lamb than the Irish? Here's a wonderful recipe for roasted lamb from Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo. Ashford Castle is one of the most luxurious castle-hotels in..
Buttermilk Crepes Filled with Raspberries and Yogurt Created: Monday, April 02, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 02, 2012
This grandiose breakfast is a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness. The buttermilk and yogurt balance well against the sweet, fresh raspberries.

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