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Turkey Keema Two Ways

Note: we did a double recipe for 8 people because we were -re-using the leftovers later in the week. The recipe for 4 and for 8 are below. You should make the recipe for 8 if you are planning on preparing the stuffed peppers later in the week.  For 4…

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Caught Up with Some Old Friends Last Night!

Here I am with – first, on the left, Marcus Samuellson chef/owner of many restaurants in NYCity and around the world. He reminisced about how the first time ever he was on tv was on GMA in the late 1980s where I was the prep person who set him up…

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Episode 1409 is up! Edgy Veggies

In this episode I team up with a new chef-Instructor buddy of mine, Kathryn Kelly, and learn an easy hack for three easy meals – Roasting root vegetables from the farmers market on Sunday to make a Pureed Soup on Monday, an egg topped hash – Hen on Hash –…

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Roasted Veggies Three Ways

Note: for all three recipes cut up the vegetables as described (you will need double the amounts raw, to end up with the amount cooked) and roast, tossed with a little olive oil and spread in one layer in a 400 F oven for 15 minutes or until golden and…

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Celery Root Pizza

Hands on time: 30 minutes Total Prep time: 60 minutes About 10 servings 80 grams  (about 2/3 cup) all-purpose flour 80 grams  (about 1 cup ) grated pecorino cheese 10 grams  (about 2 ¼ teaspoons) baking powder 5 gr (1 1/4 teaspoons) salt 300 grams (about 10 1/2 ounces) peeled,…

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Tips for Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

How much food should you buy? How much turkey? 1 to 1 1/2 pounds turkey per person (depending on whether you want leftovers). Keep in mind that smaller birds have less meat so you might want to go with that higher ratio. How much stuffing should you make? About ¾…

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Episode 1408 Starts Airing Today: Classics Reborn!

In this episode eggs and eggplant are the base of some tasty recipes with a twist. First I deconstruct Eggplant Parmesan to make lighter, individual versions – Inside Out Eggplant Parmesan Roll Ups.  In Vancouver, Canada, I go to Chinatown to make an ancient version of hard-boiled eggs – Tea Smoked Eggs.…

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Inside-Out Eggplant Parmesan Roll Ups

Servings: 6 2 slices large homemade-style white or whole-wheat bread, crusts discarded and bread cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 3/4 cups) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 pounds large eggplant Olive oil spray 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted red pepper 4 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes*…

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Tea Smoked Eggs

Makes: 6 to 8 eggs 6 cups water 3 pieces star anise 3 bay leaves 3 garlic cloves 1 cinnamon stalk 1 cup regular soy sauce 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce ½ tablespoon citron peppercorn 1 ½ teaspoons five spice powder ¼ cup Yunnan Mountain Black tea 3 pieces dried…

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Baked Eggs in Ham Cups Two Ways

Note: On the show we baked only 6 of each kind of eggs in ham cups but the recipes below make 12 total per recipe Recipe #1 Eggs Baked in Ham Cups with Smashed Beans and Salsa Serves 6 For the smashed beans: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup finely…

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