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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February 10, 2010.   Categories Christmas, Comfort Food, Contributing Chefs, Easter, Fabulous Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Dinner.

Artichoke & Prosciutto Strata Recipe from Morning Food by Margaret Fox & John B. Bear In my home town of Mendocino, there is a well-known restaurant called Cafe Beaujolais.  For years, the owner and chef, Margaret Fox turned out some of the most wonderful dishes on the coast.  During that time she and John Bear authored two special cookbooks based upon the menu at Cafe Beaujolais.  Both books are terrific, but I really enjoy...

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