Monthly Archives: March 2015

Strawberry Shortcake

Posted on 28 March, 2015 by Drew

I remember waiting and waiting for the first strawberries of the summer when I was a child. It seemed like forever before they arrived. But once they did, joyfully, there was an abundance! I spent many a summer morning eating … Continue reading →

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Whipped Cream

Posted on 28 March, 2015 by Drew

Nothing can replace the taste of freshly whipped cream. The recipe is so easy and the results so luscious, there’s no reason not to try it yourself. Your family and friends will definitely thank you for it! Tweet

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Shortcake Biscuits

Posted on 24 March, 2015 by Drew

These shortcake biscuits are simple, slightly sweetened, cream biscuits. Very easy to make, they are a perfect base for strawberry shortcake. They do a great job of soaking up the lovely strawberry juices yet manage to hold their shape. Tweet

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Salsa Verde, Italian Style

Posted on 23 March, 2015 by Drew

Salsa verde is extremely simple to make. The end result is a sauce with a distinctly flavorful punch. This example of an Italian green sauce is but one of many versions. Green sauces can be found in cuisines around the world: … Continue reading →

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Poached Salmon with Salsa Verde

Posted on 23 March, 2015 by Drew

Poaching is a simple but underutilized, moist heat cooking technique. I love salmon and chicken breasts cooked this way. Poached foods are cooked in a court-bouillon, a briefly boiled, lightly flavored liquid. In this recipe I use white wine, but you … Continue reading →

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