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Entries from November 2009

East Meets West Lasagna

November 13th, 2009 · 22 Comments

This recipe is straight from the book Diet for a Small Planet, (1982) by Frances Moore Lappé, which is the 10th Anniversary Edition. I was in New York City and spending a week in June of 1982 with my sister who lived in Manhattan at the time and found this book at a progressive bookstore.  […]

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Tags: College Life Cooking · Entrees · Italian · Recipes · Vegetarian · Whole Foods Cuisine

Cajun En Croute

November 12th, 2009 · 19 Comments

The hot hors d’oeuvre consists of a portion of highly spiced or seasoned sausage such as an Andouille or Cajun smoked sausage and then surrounded by puff pastry dough. Once baked in the oven for about 30 to 45 minutes at 375° F, then served warm on platters or chaffing dishes, it holds up well for several hours of service.

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Tags: Appetizers · Cajun · Recipes

Bon Vivant Travels

November 10th, 2009 · 9 Comments

On the other side of the spectrum, and with just a general set of interests in mind, venturing can also take on a loose agenda with open-ended stretches.

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Tags: Bon Vivant · Travel

Sauce Au Poivre Vert

November 4th, 2009 · 17 Comments

This sauce was used for menu items at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Tags: French Cuisine · Sauces

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