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Baked Brie with Walnuts and Preserves

Thursday, January 6, 2011
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Baked Brie should win some kind of prize for Most Impressive Looking Appetizer that Took Almost No Work to Prepare. This is a great appetizer to throw together when you have unexpected guests. Once you have a wheel of brie (the little ones are just fine), you can put it together with stuff from the pantry (frozen puff pastry, nuts, jam).

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Crispy Fried Goat Cheese

Thursday, December 23, 2010
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Be still my heart. I think I would eat these every day if I could. It’s definitely my new favorite munchy type thing. These h’ors d’oeuvres are really easy to throw together on the fly. The outside crust is unbelievably crunchy and flavorful. The inside cheese is warm, creamy, and really smooth. The combination makes for a killer app.

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The Angry Chef’s Whiskey Glazed Roasted Turkey

Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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How to roast a mouthwatering, bone-in whiskey glazed turkey breast. The meat is moist, juicy, and fragrant with garlic, star anise, and cinnamon.

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Harvest Cheese Bread Wreath

Saturday, September 25, 2010
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Learn how to make an easy, cheese-y braided bread wreath. It’s moist, tangy, satisfying–and perfect for autumn tables.

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General Gau’s Chicken

Monday, August 16, 2010
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I’ll admit it: There have been times in my life that I’ve been addicted to Chinese take-out. Here’s my version of General Gau’s chicken, a classic favorite from American Chinese restaurants. It’s not really authentic, but it’s seriously good stuff.

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Easy Roasted Five-Spice Chicken

Monday, July 12, 2010
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One of my favorite weeknight chicken dishes. It’s simple to throw together, and you can make the rest of your meal while it’s in the oven. A bonus? Chicken leg quarters are usually pretty cheap.

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Stuffed Pork Chops with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Sage

Monday, May 24, 2010
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To make this recipe, cut a pocket in thick-cut pork chops. Stuff with prosciutto, cheese, and fresh sage. (Yep, this is pig stuffed with more pig.) Sear on both sides to develop a flavorful, brown crust, then finish in the oven. That’s it.

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Homemade Ricotta

Thursday, May 6, 2010
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The idea of making cheese at home is kind daunting. There’s talk of rennet and starters and thermometers and precise temperature readings. Make no mistake, I’ll get to…

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Oxtail Marmalade

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
oxtail marmalade with chives

This is, hands down, the most delicious thing I’ve made in a long time. And the most expensive. And the most time consuming. And the most primally … viscerally … carnivorously satisfying.

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Smashed Peas with Mint

Monday, April 12, 2010
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Seriously? You guys know me: This is kind of not my style. Where’s the butter? Where’s the bacon? Why is there no wine? Why does this seem…healthy? Who…

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