Monthly Archives: March 2011

Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Tart

I’m of the belief that recipes should be shared.  I never omit an ingredient in a requested recipe or leave out a critical step so that the final product isn’t quite right.   I need all the good karma I can get and consequently tend to share all of my cooking secrets.  With that being said, my moral philosophy on recipe sharing has been severely tested with this tart.  To put it mildly, I’ve been a bit selfish.  It’s understandable though.   While you’ll never hear me claim that a particular recipe is my favorite (there are far too many wonderful dishes for that), if I had to list my top five this one would be at the top of the list.

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Pork Posole

While the weather has been far from warm the past couple of days, spring is approaching.   I feel it in my perpetually scratchy throat and I see it in the buds that are blooming early after several weeks of above average temperatures.  In my kitchen, I’m rushing to cook my favorite cold weather dishes before warmer temperatures banish my cravings for hearty, comfort foods in favor of the sun-kissed fruits and vegetables and grill-marked meats of spring and summer.  That’s where this hearty stew comes in to the picture.

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Spicy Duck Gumbo

It’s Mardi Gras!  And if you can’t celebrate in the Crescent City, you might as well eat like a Cajun at home.   Buttery barbecued shrimp, decadent eggs benedict, beignets, muffulettas, and bread pudding all rank high on my list of favorite New Orleans delicacies, but a good gumbo takes the baby in the King’s cake.

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