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Category Archive: Appetizers

12 Feb

Pear Pancetta Salad

Pear Pancetta Salad

Something about the combination of the words “pear” with “pancetta” just sounds absolutely lovely.  Typically served with sweet honeys and dark chocolates, pears are the …

 
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10 Feb

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pine Nuts

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pine Nuts

By the time I’m 80, I will probably have more posts dedicated to the different ways to prepare hummus than any other dish in my …

 
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08 Feb

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Pancetta, and Bourbon Candied Pecans

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Pancetta, and Bourbon Candied Pecans

The beginning of this week brought some seriously wonderful experiences as I am happy to announce (finally!) that my long obsessed-over-manuscript, The Fresh Table: Cooking …

 
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02 Feb

Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad

A good Caesar Salad recipe has been wanting for a while here on Clearly Delicious.  As I’m not entirely certain why it took me so long …

 
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01 Feb

Herb Butter

Herb Butter

Some of the easiest ways to impress dinner guests can be found in the infusion of everyday ingredients with something special.  This process may be …

 
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29 Nov

Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

I must admit, when it gets cold, seriously cold in Louisiana, I get a little cranky.  One of the perks of living in a southernmost …

 
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28 Nov

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Last fall, I remember hoping, praying, and dreaming of the day when I could wear my fall boots, sheer black tights, and floppy motorcycle jacket. …

 
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25 Nov

Pomegranate Pistachio Crostinis: A New Take on Christmas Red & Green

Pomegranate Pistachio Crostinis: A New Take on Christmas Red & Green

As Christmas gets closer, I wanted to dedicate one of my first holiday posts to the freshest way to bring red and green to your …

 
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11 Nov

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

I will always be a sucker for cranberry sauce IN a can.  You know–the kind where it “plops” onto a plate and can be cut …

 
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08 Nov

Baba Ganoush & Fusion Foods at La Tournée Film Festival (Monday, November 7th)

Baba Ganoush & Fusion Foods at La Tournée Film Festival (Monday, November 7th)

This past week, I had the fabulous opportunity to present a short talk on French Fusion Foods to members of the Tournée Film Festival at …

 
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