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Jo’s Crispy Skin Salmon

By on March 1, 2015

Crispy skin salmon filets, over garlicky hummus and sautéed greens.   Some toasted slivered almonds for another layer of crunch.  And that flavor-of-the-moment, smoked paprika….   Courtesy of good…

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American Dinner

By on February 21, 2015

Seared tenderloins.  Crispy roasted potatoes.  Served on a family heirloom…

Things taste better with a little history.  Our 100-year old ironstone platter, passed down a few generations.  This bad boy…

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Lamb Racks with Gruyere Soufflé and Haricots Verts

By on January 12, 2015

A lick of French for a Sunday Winter’s eve.   And yes the tree is coming down soon.  We  rock our honky tonk, but the lights won’t be up in July. 

Lamb…

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Frisée aux Lardons a/k/a Bacon and Egg Salad

By on January 1, 2015

Here’s a New Year’s Day brunch for you.  Soft poached eggs, bacon lardons and toasted brioche croutons.  Over bitter greens tossed with fresh chopped herbs and lightly dressed in…

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Roasted Chestnut and Wild Mushroom Bisque

By on December 7, 2014

A couple leeks, sliced thin and washed well.  Cooked down in a good knob of butter and a throw of salt.  Wild mushrooms, roasted at 425º with some oil…