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Vegan Gluten Free Apple and Cranberry Cobbler

Posted by on Jan 12, 2011 in Desserts, Recipes, Vegan | 2 comments

Note the time…I pulled it out at 5:00 and almost gone 26 minutes later For all my gluten free friends, this one is for you as well. And a recipe to go along with my Stevia in the Raw usage.  Check out the giveaway if you want to try one out for yourself as well. Apple Cranberry Cobbler2 cups cranberries1/4 cup stevia in the raw3 apples, peeled and chopped1/2 cup brown sugar2 tbsp Gluten Free All Purpose Flour1/3 cup orange juice Cobbler1 cup Gluten Free All purpose flour1...

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Apple Cherry Cream Cheese Wontons

Posted by on Nov 20, 2010 in Desserts, Recipes | 1 comment

4 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into small cubes1 cup dried cherries1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp cloves1/2 tsp coriander8 oz cream cheesewonton skins (can be found near the tofu area in almost any grocery store.  I even found them in Walmart)3 cups vegetable oil egg yolk In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients apples through cream cheese.  Heat the oil on high in a small saucepan. Spread the wontons out on a work area.  Place a tbsp full of...

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Thank you Chef Ripert!

Posted by on Nov 13, 2010 in Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Sides | 1 comment

I was very excited to try out new recipes from Eric Ripert’s newest book Avec Eric.  (review to come)  I decided on the Shrimp with Coconut Curry Sauce served with the Caribbean fried rice.  The pair turned out amazing.  I was even stopped while cleaning up the leftovers to serve more.  The rice was so light and full of fruit flavors and the curry coconut sauce was perfect.  The recipes came from the ‘Caymen Cookout’ section of the book, which, of...

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Another Monday, Another Pie

Posted by on Oct 25, 2010 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

I have managed to make apple pie for adults.  The flavors in this pie were very mature.  Rather than the basic, sugar, apples, lemon juice in most apple pies, the spices gave it that “adult” taste.  The crust was phenomenal and the streusel was amazing as well.  The pie came out of the oven at 2:00pm and it is now 6:00pm.  All gone.   FYI- streusel is a German word meaning “something scattered or sprinkled”.  Maple Apple Pie with...

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Apple-upside down cake

Posted by on Oct 8, 2010 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

I’ve noticed lately, that my husband seems to be losing weight.  Now, I am certainly not someone who sits around and doesn’t burn the calories from my meals.  I am at the gym at least 4 days a week.  But, I am stuck in a plateau.  I probably could lose the last 2-3 pounds, if I gave up my wine, but those 3 pounds doesn’t seem THAT important.On to my point.  The Chef works very long hours.  We are talking 10 hour days being termed...

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Pan-Seared Duck with Apples and Arugula

Posted by on Oct 5, 2010 in Dinner, Recipes | 1 comment

Adapted form Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook 15th edition 4 boneless duck breast with skin*1/4 cup butter ~ I replaced with duck fat and duck stock4 Golden Delicious Apples or Gala1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup apple juice*broccoli rabe or kale ~ I used arugula Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Score duck skin in the shape of a diamond.  And sprinkle with black pepper. Heat very large skillet over medium heat.  Sear duck skin sides down for 5 minutes.  Turn over and...

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