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Shrimp Aubergine (Eggplant)
Every time we are in London we go to our favorite spot, Le Petit Maison, and their amazing Chef, Rafeal, creates a must have baked aubergine … Continue reading Shrimp Aubergine (Eggplant)
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Snow Brunch: Chili for 40
Washington, DC shuts down for a snowstorm and people fill the streets looking for something to drink and eat. We like to open up the house … Continue reading Snow Brunch: Chili for 40
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Roasted Tomato Carpaccio
When I serve our traditional Carpaccio there is always a lot of sauce, arugula and parmesan left-over. Also there more than a few guests that either … Continue reading Roasted Tomato Carpaccio
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Our Favorite Blizzard Menus
When winter hits the East coast people either head to the slopes, go skating or hunker down and spend a lot more time inside. Here are … Continue reading Our Favorite Blizzard Menus
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French Onion Soup with Gruyere Crisps
Ingredients If jumping on a plane to Paris so you can grab a bowl of French onion soup at Pied de Cochon is a bit extravagant … Continue reading French Onion Soup with Gruyere Crisps
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Pork Milanese with Mozzarella & Tomato
I love a pork Milanese topped with marina and mozzarella. The trick is, of course, to be able to pound the chip until it is about … Continue reading Pork Milanese with Mozzarella & Tomato
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Brownie Trifle
If you are having a big group over for a party, there’s a year round dessert guests devour. If you are in a hurry, you can … Continue reading Brownie Trifle
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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are extremely easy to make and they have lasting powers to make it through a cocktail party. It’s easy to make a big batch … Continue reading Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
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Beef Carpaccio
Giuseppe Cipriani’s started a world famous bar & restaurant, Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy. He created not only the Bellini there but a few yers later … Continue reading Beef Carpaccio
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Winter Chicken Dishes
We cook a lot of chicken at LPB and there are definitely dishes that are best for the winter month. We have sorted out the top three cold weather dishes that are fairly easy to make and people really enjoy. … Continue reading Winter Chicken Dishes
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Winter Curry Pasta Salad
Pasta salads can be served well beyond summer barbecues. We just switch out the summer veggies such as corn and replace with a taste of winter … Continue reading Winter Curry Pasta Salad
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Curry Chicken Pot Pie with Cheesy Biscuits
When summer slips into fall and heartier dishes make their way to the menu, I always kick off the season change with a chicken pot pie. … Continue reading Curry Chicken Pot Pie with Cheesy Biscuits
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Greek Lasagna
Lasagna was first hitting the dinner tables if Naples, Italy in the fourteenth century and has been an evolving dish since then. We have switched out … Continue reading Greek Lasagna
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Creme De Menthe Chip Cookies
These cookies scream of Christmas, errr, sorry, the Holidays. The salty minty buttery flavors lure people close to the cookie jar and though their first reaction … Continue reading Creme De Menthe Chip Cookies
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Gaucho Night, Simple Strip Steak
We had a long running party called “The Gaucho Barbecue” which came together when the Argentine Ambassador to the United States came over with beef and … Continue reading Gaucho Night, Simple Strip Steak
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Sausage Ragu Rigatoni with Herbed Ricotta
I like to think of Monday’s as stock and sauce days to replenish the freezer of ready to re-heat instant meals, well sort of instant. Since we do a lot of last minute lunches and other work events, a goto … Continue reading Sausage Ragu Rigatoni with Herbed Ricotta
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Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are often overlooked as everyone is usually clamoring for skinless chicken breasts, which are also very tasty but you have to go back to the … Continue reading Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
We make a lot of cookies and always have a full jar of them at the office as we have meetings after meetings that sometimes warrant … Continue reading Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Cacio e Pepe
This Italian classic dish is a great lunch dish where a little bit goes a long way. Serve a very simple salad beforehand and you are … Continue reading Cacio e Pepe
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Fontina wrapped with Prosciutto “Crudo”
We would often go to the Capital Grille In Washington for lunch as it sits just below the US Capitol and is popular steakhouse for politicians and those who like to spend time with them. This steakhouse has perfected the … Continue reading Fontina wrapped with Prosciutto “Crudo”
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Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese
It was a rainy night on Sullivan’s Island and no one could pick a restaurant so I pulled together a last minute dinner party. However, there … Continue reading Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese
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Lamb Chili
I love chili, but not to the extent that it deserves half a day of work and 50 ingredients, some of which must come from specialty … Continue reading Lamb Chili
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Roasted Tomato, Herbed & Parmesan Soup with Cheddar Croutons
This is best served with our world famous Borough Market Toasted Cheese Sandwich. The classic mix of this soup and sandwich make for a great lunch … Continue reading Roasted Tomato, Herbed & Parmesan Soup with Cheddar Croutons
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Winter Punch!
If you want a fun punch for tonight try this one…. In 2001, good friends of mine decided that we would do a small black tie … Continue reading Winter Punch!
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Braised Short Ribs
Braised short ribs are a rich and bold dish, easy to prepare and even better if you make it the day before and so they rest … Continue reading Braised Short Ribs
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Camembert Spanakopita
Cheese stuffed with cheese is a great twist to the traditional baked brie that is so often served in the holiday season. First thing, we switch … Continue reading Camembert Spanakopita
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Herbed Feta Cheese
Feta is the heart of every Greek kitchen and can be grilled, baked, marinated, blended and the list goes on. Marinating feta in herbs and spices can really bring out the flavor. It can be served as an appetizer, tossed … Continue reading Herbed Feta Cheese
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Roast Beets with Whipped Feta
Beets are a tricky dish for a dinner party, considering that more than a few plates come back to the kitchen barely touched. Too bad for … Continue reading Roast Beets with Whipped Feta
2018 In Review
39,001 visitors from these 83 countries in 2018: United States United Kingdom Canada India Singapore Argentina Switzerland Spain Germany Tunisia UAE Algeria Ireland Malaysia Australia Portugal Chile France Mexico Greece Morocco Romania Italy Saudi Arabia Sweden Bahamas Russia Indonesia Philippines China Netherlands Guernsey Brazil Hong Kong Andorra Pakistan Ghana Japan Qatar Belgium South Africa Turkey Israel Hungary Bahrain South Korea Botswana Vietnam Dominican Republic Luxemburg Puerto Rico New Zealand Curacao Barbados Maldives Thailand Guadeloupe Zimbabwe Costa Rico Denmark Poland Iraq Iceland Ukraine Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Egypt Seychelles Jordan Sint Maarten Honduras Jersey Czech Republic Bangladesh Belarus Afganistan Isle of Man Serbia … Continue reading 2018 In Review
The After New Years Guilt
Just before Thanksgiving people start pushing their healthier eating ideas to January, so just after New Years the guilt sets in for all the wine and eating that has taken place. Not only does the guilt set in, but when … Continue reading The After New Years Guilt
Gruyere Crisps
Gruyere cheese, melted until crisp is my choice to top French onion soup, a salad or just put out on a cheese board. All you have to do is shred 6 ounces of gruyere cheese, put mounds of two to … Continue reading Gruyere Crisps
