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New Mexican restaurant on Falls Boulevard offers plenty to like - 3/4/2007
NIAGARA FALLS - They say the journey is half the fun, and it's never more true than when exploring foreign cuisines. Not that Mexican is all that exotic to most Americans, but it is when you consider that the source of our Mexican indulgence is often Burrito Bell or some such place with cheap stucco walls bearing a sombrero tacked over a big crack and offering its own peculiar brand of "south of the border" delights. |
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Pass the pork - 2/28/2007
Lunar New Year is here - celebrated by those of Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean heritage. Twelve astrological animals make up the lunar calendar, and this marks the Year of the Boar. |
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A sweet yet healthy touch for barbecue - 2/28/2007
The most important thing to remember about healthful cooking - if it doesn't taste great, it doesn't get eaten. Of course, sweetening up a recipe is a sure-fire way to make it more appealing, but this tactic all too often gets a suspicious glance from healthy cooks, especially as studies increasingly link refined sugars to obesity. |
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Don't clear the table until the meal is over - 2/28/2007
Questions. In my role as a restaurant reviewer, I get lots of questions. And arguments also. And why not, for goodness' sake? A critic's role, as I look at it, is simply to start people thinking. And to encourage them to set up their own lists of rules. |
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TOP SECRET - 2/28/2007
PHILADELPHIA - For 10 years, he's been holed up in his kitchen like a mad culinary scientist, making thousands of breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts. |
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Recipe for a perennial Lenten favorite - 2/28/2007
Here it is for Lent 2007. Fastnacht Keuchles 3 to 4 cups flour 1 envelope yeast 1/ 2 teaspoon salt 1/ 4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/ 2 cup shortening 1 3/ 4 cups milk Mix about 1 1/ 2 cups flour, yeast, salt and sugar. |
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Gourmandise - 2/25/2007
Sugaring off It won't be long before warmer days and cool nights will get sap flowing in the maple trees time to make syrup and sugar. So the Genesee Country Village Museum and Nature Center is planning to hold a Sap, Syrup and Sugar event from 10 a. |
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This pasta sauce is a classic - 8/9/2006
Here's a favorite, once those garden tomatoes ripen. Fresh Spaghetti Sauce 8 ounces hot Italian sausage links 8 medium tomatoes, peeled and cored 1 medium onion 2 teaspoons oregano Salt and pepper |
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A cool 'fool' - 7/26/2006
A "fool" can be made from any fruit, sweetened as you wish, and then folded into whipped cream. Raspberry Fool 2 to 3 cups raspberries Half-cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup heavy cream Puree half the raspberries with half the sugar. |
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Exquisite salmon - 7/19/2006
The tender salmon and creamy, rich mascarpone cheese have a natural affinity, and the capers and sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy punch. Salmon, Mascarpone, Caper, Sun-Dried Tomato Crumble |
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Potato salad with zip - 7/5/2006
This potato salad recipe offers a fresh spin on a deep-rooted classic. Colorful Potato Salad 2 pounds unpeeled boiling potatoes 3/ 4 cup peanut oil 1/ 4 cup finely chopped red onion 4 ears fresh corn |
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It's the roast of the town - 6/28/2006
This recipe is easy, unusual and good. Roasted Fennel With Parmesan 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the baking dish 4 fennel bulbs, cut vertically into 1/ 3-inch slices, fronds reserved 1/ 2 teaspoon salt Dash salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/ 3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Heat the oven to 375 degrees. |
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The French connection - 6/21/2006
Use snapper or any light white fish for this quick version of a traditional French dish. Snapper Veronique 2 snapper fillets ( 1/ 2 inch thick) 1/ 4 cup flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oi |
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Short take on fresh pie - 6/14/2006
An oldie and a goodie: Fresh Strawberry Pie 1 quart strawberries 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/ 2 cup water Sprinkle of salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice Baked pie shell Sort berries into two piles, perfect and less perfect. |
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Straight to the point - 4/19/2006
Asparagus is a true harbinger of spring. And it's so delicious! Here's the easiest way to cook it. Broiled Asparagus 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sesame oil Salt and pepper Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and sesame oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. |
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A Passover specialty - 4/12/2006
Here's a popular dish during the Passover holiday that begins this week. Tzimmes 2 cups carrots, cut in thin slices 2 medium yams, grated or sliced thin 1/ 2 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1/ 2 teaspoon nutme |
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Straight from the box - 3/29/2006
You can't beat the oatmeal cookie recipe printed on the lid of the Quaker Oats box. Leave out the cinnamon to enjoy the buttery flavor of the plainer cookie. |
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A helping of carrot cake - 3/15/2006
Rich, dense carrot cake makes a welcome appearance in these easy, single-serve treats. Carrot Cupcakes 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon each: baking soda, cinnamon 2 eggs 3/ 4 cup sugar 2/ 3 cup canola or vegetab |
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A plan for sweet success - 3/8/2006
This old recipe produces a slightly sweet, but very tasty main dish. Apricot Chicken Louise 1 chicken, cut in pieces Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste 1/ 2 jar apricot jam 1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce Dash of worcestershire sauce Season chicken well and place in baking pan. |
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Lentil soup for winter - 3/1/2006
Just the thing for cold weather. Winter Lentil Soup 4 leeks, white and light green parts only 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 can (28-ounce) whole tomatoes, drained 6 cups water 2 swe |
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