by Suzanne Virgilio If you’ve ever wanted to make yeast breads but thought they would be too complicated, this recipe will change your mind and impress your friends. The possibilities are endless for varying the ingredients; change the fruit, add fresh herbs, a different citrus zest. They also package nicely for gift giving! Ingredients […]
Continue reading →by Calvin Virgilio My two favorite meals of the day are breakfast and dinner, primarily because they the are only two meals I eat. Baking all day doesn’t lend itself to enjoying a full lunch, so I try to fill the void with snacks such as bananas, peaches, almonds and peanuts. But one of my favorites snacks is trail mix. You get protein […]
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OLD CHILDHOOD WAYS FOR NEW BETHLEHEM SUMMER DAYS… By Dea Castrejon On a recent road trip home, my husband and I were passing the time by playing a simple “What if” game. The question was posed, “What if you could have only one dessert for the rest of your life. What would it be?” He […]
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CLASSIC MEATBALLS INFUSED WITH HONEY PECAN GRANOLA By Dea Castrejon Frank Sinatra on pandora…check! Glass of red wine…check! Let’s get din din on! This is my way of turning a “Case of the Mondays” into a surprise date night with my hunk of a husband. And, on account of granola, 30 ways in 30 days, […]
Continue reading →For our menu & recipes, see links at the end of the article. By Suzanne Virgilio There is nothing better than enjoying food and drink with friends during the month of August. The mid-summer nights are perfect for entertaining in the yard and setting a long communal table for dinner. That was the plan […]
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Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (2 hours are inactive time). Yield: 8 servings Ingredients Milk Chocolate Ganache 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces chopped milk chocolate Salty Caramel Sauce 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup sugar fleur de sel Panna Cotta 3/4 cup plus 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin 2 cups heavy […]
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Serves 8-10 When it comes to outdoor summer cooking, burgers, ribs and bbq come to mind. But our personal favorite meal to cook outdoors is paella. Though paella can be cooked any time of year on a stove, the smokiness that comes from cooking over a wood-burning fire will enhance the flavor of the […]
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This recipe is great for entertaining. The olive-raisin relish can be prepared ahead, and the dish can be heated and served easily, allowing you to enjoy your guests at the party! Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped homemade or store-bough roasted red peppers 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped oil-cured olives 2 tablespoons golden […]
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Prep: 20 minutes | Inactive Time: 3 hours. | Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 lb. skinless fresh salmon fillet. 1/2 lb. smoked salmon, thickly sliced 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes) 2 tablespoons good olive oil 1/4 cup minced fresh dill 3 tablespoons drained capers 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon […]
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Time: 30 minutes | Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 baguette bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 large clove of garlic, peeled and cut in half Maldon Sea Salt or other big flake salt. Extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces goat cheese 3 tablespoons toasted almonds, chopped finely 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 6 large ripe figs […]
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