Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago
Category: Recipes
Recipes from a Moroccan and Middle Eastern Potluck
These recipes are for some of the fabulous dishes contributed to Les Dames Chicago’s Moroccan/Middle Eastern potluck supper in February, 2014, at the home of Jeanne McInerney. Chicken Tagine Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 1 hour Makes:…
Read MorePersimmon Cake with Crème Fraîche and Maple Pecans
from The A.O.C. Cookbook by Suzanne Goin with wine notes by Caroline Styne I love that these persimmons actually taste of fall and winter—as if they have been grown in fields of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. It’s very strange but…
Read MoreGhostly Meringues
by Jill O’Connor from Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey, Treats for Kids (Chronicle Books, 2009) Makes about 2 dozen 4-inch ghosts This recipe was first introduced to our website in 2009. We have many new members since then (and probably many…
Read MoreChilled Sweet Butternut Squash Salad with Cinnamon
In September I wrote a book review of Morocco: A Culinary Journey for Pen & Fork. The accompanying recipe might peak your interest and brighten a winter lunch. — Linda Avery Chilled Sweet Butternut Squash Salad with Cinnamon Serves 4…
Read MoreStout Quick Breads for St. Patrick’s Day
My friend Chef Donna Desfor developed these two quick bread recipes for a TV spot in Harrisburg PA. She was kind enough to share them with us. Bourbon Stout Sweet Potato Quick Bread Makes 1 loaf Ingredients 1/2 cup white…
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