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Bacon & Potato Leek Soup

Monday October 5th 2009

Ah, soup weather in New England. The air in Salem is finally turning a little colder, at least in the evenings. There are few things I love more on a nippy night than having a steaming pot of soup bubbling merrily away on the stove. For this soup, I started with Julia Child’s famous Potato [...]

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Lamb Loin Chops with Fresh Herbs & Cognac Butter Sauce

Thursday March 12th 2009

These are like little lamb T-bone steaks. They’re on the more expensive side, but I snatch them up when I find them on sale. Our butcher has been breaking down a lot of lamb lately, so I got these for a steal. Like the lamb rib chops I made recently, these cook quickly, which means [...]

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One Potato, Two Potato, Part 1: Cognac-Laced Potato Cream Soup

Tuesday January 27th 2009

The humble potato is so versatile—and filling—that I’m not sure why I don’t use it more often. This soup sounds fancy, but you can whip it up in no time flat—with stuff you probably already have in your house. Loaded with potatoes and heavy cream, it’s also ridiculously decadent (no diet food today!).

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