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LowCountry Boil is alson known as Frogmore Stew
3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning 2 tablespoons salt 1½ gallons water 2 pounds small- to medium-size new red…
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Shelling and how to devein
Slip your thumb under the shell to open and gently pull the shell back, lengthwise, starting at the…
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Brought to the table in a matter of minutes.
Shrimp ‘n’ Grits 6 slices thick bacon, diced 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup chopped green bell pepper ½…
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Shrimp ‘n’ Grits and Lowcountry boil – so good
This is not the column I planned for today, but after fulfilling a run of requests asking for…
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Pioneer Potluck: About the blind leading the half blind
North Nikiski, Alaska April, 2015 I am surrounded by wonderful, fun loving friends and relatives. This is a…
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Personalize Curry Powder
2 teaspoon ground fenugreek or 1 tablespoon toasted and ground fenugreek seeds* (see note following recipe regarding sources)…
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Explore the mysterious and the exotic, with curry-flavored Country Captain
A cut-up whole chicken, simmered in an herb and spice-laden tomato-based curry sauce containing onions, green peppers and…
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Remember the warm spinach salad
Remember the warm spinach salad? That hot bacon dressing, crumbles of blue cheese, crunchy nuts and those canned…
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Pioneer Potluck: About big bodies of water and whales
Year 1967 North Kenai, now Nikiski, Alaska Since the Beluga’s are showing up I thought this would…
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Recipes requested
The Peninsula Clarion is seeking recipes that showcase our area’s traditional foods. Do you have a special way…
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Dumplings from Jenn, delicious
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — When Portland chef Jenn Louis set out to perfect pasta dumplings in Italy, she…
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Make a happy cake
Whether you’ve been reading this column for years, or are relatively new to the food pages, you probably…
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Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on the McClure Farm
NORTHERN COLORADO 1937 TO 1955 Growing up on the farm was most exciting around Spring and Easter.…
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Celery root: It’s not pretty, but it’s pretty tasty in slaw
It wasn’t until I lived in France that I fully appreciated how underused celeriac — also called celery…
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Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring
For the next several weeks, artichokes will be at their peak. From March to May, you’ll find the…
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Getting evenly roasted Brussels sprouts is all about space
With Passover looming, I thought it might be nice to suggest a side dish — roasted Brussels sprouts…
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Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on a farm
1937 to 1955 Northern Colorado I have a small book that my grandson Michael Jordan gave me, titled,…
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Pans for every purpose… from cinnamon buns to little French cakes
With plans for Easter brunch in the making, a breakfast cake as pretty and tasty as “Cinnamon Pull…
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Asparagus? Meh! This Easter give me bacon, eggs and potatoes
The classic foods of Easter dinner have never done much for me. Sure, a honey-glazed ham is nice.…
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Pioneer Potluck: About the gathering of the McClure’s
May 26, 1916 Juniata County, Pennsylvania I am fortunate to have on loan, precious pieces of paper,…