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1 pound Brussels sprouts, outer leaves removed, heads halved through their roots 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 ounce sherry vinegar 2 ounces cream sherry 1 tablespoon butter Blanch the Brussel Sprouts in a pot of boiling water for…

1. Stick Blender-Emulsion Blender-Immersion Blender whatever you want to call it, I use mine every day. 2. A great Knife. Not those standard German Knives. Try a hand crafted Japanese Knife like a Shun with rose wood handle. I love my Miyabi® Artisan SG2 Collection Santoku from Sur La Table. 3. If they don’t have…

Does it seem impossible to find the right wines for your Thanksgiving feast? While the turkey might take center stage on the table, the key to a great wine pairing is really all about the side dishes! Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach will give you the keys to selecting the right wine that will go…

Laurie featured Michael’s Truffled Popcorn on WJLA ABC in DC where she showed us all How to Drink Like Olivia Pope on Scandal! Get the wine pairings and more here: www.TheWineCoach.com/Scandal Makes about 10 cups. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons truffle butter (or regular salted butter) 1 tablespoon truffle oil (white) 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 2 tablespoons…

This is a great appetizer recipe for small dinner parties as it is elegant, delicious and easy to adjust for the number of guests. When shopping for scallops, I always try to get dry-pack sea scallops. If you must buy frozen scallops, then make sure the only ingredient on the label listed on the label…

2 each Vidalia Onions, Sliced 1 each Zucchini, Sliced 1/8 inch thick 1 each Yellow Squash, Sliced 1/8 inch thick 2 each Red onion, Sliced 1/8 inch thick 6 each Roma tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, Grated 1 sheet puff pastry To Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil To Taste Salt and Pepper…

So I make these individual tarte tatins without any butter to reduce the fat.  The puff pastry already has enough.  And then serve it with a great rich Ice Cream and you have a winner. She Wines Pairing: You’ll need a sweet wine to match the luscious sweetness of this dessert. Try a Canadian ice…

Italian sausage says summer to me.  Whenever we had a party as a kid my father was making something with Italian Sausage.  This is a classic Italian recipe that you just can’t change to make better.  It is great just the way it is.  I make my own Orecchiette but you can just buy it…

So, it is the beginning of Crab Season. Still kind of hard to come by but when you find it, here is a simple recipe for a delicious Crab Salad that is sure to impress. Being in Maryland I naturally prefer the Blue Crab. After all it is the official Maryland state crustacean. No matter…

Just in time for spring, here is my spaghetti primavera recipe. If you have ever been to Le Cirque or Osteria del Circo in spring you may have order this exact recipe. If you want to make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of cream and butter added but I don’t recommend it. This…