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Russian Dressing

March 11, 2017 Gran

When March arrives, it is time for homemade Reuben sandwiches. My delight in a good Reuben goes back to the years in Richmond, Virginia, when I tasted my first Reuben at a deli on West Broad Street. Of course an authentic Reuben must include Russian dressing and this recipe is … [Read more...]

Appetizers, Miscellaneous, Recipes Zingerman

Anchovy Butter

January 4, 2017 Gran

From Sam Sifton, The New York Times. You don't need a recipe. Just take a stick of unsalted butter, and let it soften on the counter while you assemble the other ingredients: a tin of anchovies, some garlic cloves, a shake or two of smoked or regular paprika, a wee splash of … [Read more...]

Appetizers, Miscellaneous, Recipes

Nachos

December 27, 2016 Gran

When you arrive home from a long day (or perhaps two long days and a long night), sometimes nachos and a brewski call your name. This adaptable recipe is from Cooks Illustrated. Of course nachos are healthier with salsa and guacamole. But if you just want chips and cheese, skip … [Read more...]

Appetizers, Miscellaneous, Recipes, Vegetables snack, Tex-Mex

Chimichurri

December 22, 2016 Gran

From Gourmet, January 2005. Chris’s favorite sauce for Roast Beast at Christmastime. 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon minced garlic (4 cloves) 1/2 California bay leaf, broken in half 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper … [Read more...]

Appetizers, Miscellaneous, Recipes Chris, Christmas, Gourmet

Spoonbread

December 17, 2016 Gran

My mother made spoonbread regularly and served it with fried apples and sausage for supper. No surprise that this combination of spoonbread, apples, and sausage always murmurs "comfort" to me. From The New Laurel’s Kitchen (1986). 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup skim milk powder … [Read more...]

Breads, Miscellaneous, Recipes

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