November 25, 2010.   Categories By Holiday, Christmas, Poultry, Sauces / Gravy, Soups, Thanksgiving Dinner.

Making Turkey Stock – Recipe, Tips and Cardinal Rules Today is Thanksgiving and at our house, the marathon cooking and baking began at 6:00 AM. One of the first things I do in the morning, is make turkey stock.  Because we tend to use a smoker to roast our bird, we can’t always count on those delicious drippings you find in an oven roasted pan.  So, when I pick up my fresh, organic turkey (yes, always fresh and always organic) I...

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October 18, 2010.   Categories Chicken, Comfort Food, Mushrooms, Crimini, Poultry, Sauces / Gravy.

Saveur Magazine has many tantalizing new recipes and sometimes some that aren’t new but may be forgotten.  Last week they shared a recipe for Chicken Galliano. It reminded me of several similar recipes I’ve made with chicken over the years.  I’m a big fan of pan sauteed chicken and integral reduced sauces.  I’m also a huge fan of goat cheese and prosciutto! So this recipe was right up my alley.  The only thing I...

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August 13, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil, Onion, yellow, Parsley, Sauces / Gravy, Spices, Italian, Tomato, Tomato Coulis, Vegetarian, Wine.

Wholearth Spice Tomato Coulis Recipe by Chef David Wells “Grandma Dave” www.grandmadave.com Yield: 3 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 TBSP olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 TBSP garlic, minced 1 TBSP Wholearth Spice Italy Blend 2 lb tomatoes, fresh and diced 2 TBSP basil, chopped 1 TBSP parsley, chopped 1 cup wine of choice (red or white) salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat 4...

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October 7, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Poultry, Sauces / Gravy, Smoking / Grilling.

 Turkey Breast with Spiced Chutneys and Yogurt Sauce Recipe and Photo by Chef David Wells – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com Recently, Chef David Wells (Grandma Dave) prepared this dish for a benefit for several cancer organizations in California.  It was received with rave reviews. . . and it’s no wonder!  That day he slow smoked his turkey breast and served it with an interesting layer of flavors including two...

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April 24, 2009.   Categories Breakfast / Brunch, Comfort Food, Sauces / Gravy.

Ingredients: 3 egg yolks (organic, natural raised) 5-6 Tablespoons butter (3/4 stick) per egg yolk juice of about 2 big fresh lemons, plus add some zest, pinch sugar (dont ask why, it just tastes better) salt to taste Few drops of Tabasco Few drops of Worcester Sauce In a bowl or top of a double broiler over simmering water (do not allow it to boil just hot and simmering), whisk all until very light and frothy, then start whisking in melted...

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March 24, 2009.   Categories Italian, Poultry, Sauces / Gravy.

This is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. The tenderness of the chicken and sweet Marsala wine flavor is irresistible. This is an easy chicken marsala recipe but takes a little time. It’s worth it! Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 tablespoons of good quality extra-virgin olive oil 3 ounces pancetta, diced very small 8-10 ounces white button mushrooms (you can use crimini but I think...

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