Category: Holiday
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CORNBREAD MADELEINES – not exactly Proust’s recipe
Hi there, When Dom and I were younger, we took a trip to New Orleans during Mardi Gras. We were captivated by the beauty of New Orleans and held hostage by the food. Upon our return, the Commander’s Palace Cookbook became my bible for a long period of time. As good luck would have it,…
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP – a Thanksgiving tradition
Hi there, I dearly love my daughter-in-law, Hillary. She has many, many, fine qualities and has been a wonderful addition to our family. I say this with all sincerity and not just because when she joined our family she took on the job of preparing and hosting Thanksgiving Dinner. In all seriousness, Thanksgiving is my…
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HOLIDAY EDITION – CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP
HI there, Welcome to the Holiday Edition of New Classic Recipe. For the next two months, I will be sharing recipes and stories celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. I am still accepting stories and recipes. So, if you would like collaborate with me, please leave me a note in the comments. My first story and…
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Fave dei Morti: Italian Cookies for the Day of the Dead
Fave dei Morti: Italian Cookies for the Day of the Dead While Halloween is gaining in popularity, there are other Italian holidays that take precedent this week. The 1st of November is All Saints’ Day (Ognissanti), with the Day of the Dead following straight behind on November 2nd. One of the traditional foods to eat on the…
