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Chocolate mousse

Truly one of my all time favorites, this dessert is all about lots of air and bowls. Even the French word mousse means “lather” or “foam”. Properly made, it is light, airy and dissolves into … [more]

Go-Board Cookies

If you’re looking for something to bake for Father’s Day this Sunday…these cookies present really well. Happy Father’s Day, everbody. “Go” is a traditional board game played in a lot of … [more]

Spatchcocked

Spatchcocked : A method of preparing small fowl which involves removing the backbone so that the bird may be spread open and flattened for cooking. As a verb, to prepare a small fowl as in 1, above. … [more]

Spiced Coconut Shrimp with Tangy Orange Dipping Sauce

I adapted this recipe that my chef friend, Chris, passed along to me.This has become one of my favorites. The spices counter balance the sweetness of the coconut. When this is dipped into the orange … [more]

The perfect hamburger

For years I searched for the perfect hamburger. I tried every filler and spice known to man, but time and time again the results were lackluster at best. Then like so many good things, the answer … [more]

Just “2” Good Ribs

As with any ribs done right this will take a little time, but it is worth the investment. This recipe is a hybrid of many and it seems to work well. As for where the name came from, you will get a … [more]

The Famous Brighton Chocolate Brownies

I ran a sandwich round during my time at university and the most popular thing on the menu were the Chocolate Brownies….not just any brownies, people used to literally fight their way to the … [more]

Fresh mint ice cream

Now I am no wuss, but on an occasion in 2001 when I was lucky enough to eat at Le Gavroche in London I wept into my food. Twice, actually. The first tears fell into my steamed scallops, the second … [more]

Chocolate Bottom Macaroons (Coconut)

There is something satisfying about these soft, chewy cookies and it only gets better with chocolate. Great for that afternoon break with tea. This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies. [more]

Thai green curry (without coconut)

I’m allergic to to coconut, so I usually have to avoid this dish in restaurants, but one day I noticed a note on the bottom of the menu that said they could substitute soya milk for coconut … [more]

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