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Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie

I made this Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie the other day, and it was love at first bite. Below a  golden blanket of mashed, cinnamon-scented sweet potato is a satisfying symphony of ground turkey, leek, tomato paste, and peas. Need a comforting dinner dish that you can make ahead of...
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Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie
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Huevos Rancheros

I love Huevos Rancheros. I love the crisp corn tortilla base. I love the spicy black bean center. I love the colorfully-garnished egg that sits on top. Do you love what I love? Here's the recipe for this Mexican magic that comes together in about 15 minutes: Tip! To watch...
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Huevos Rancheros
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Bundtlettes with Strawberry Glaze

I love these mini Lemon Pound Cakes, or "Bundtlettes." I love how they look. I love how they smell. I love how they taste! The ornate cakes have a moist but tight crumb that is downright addicting. You can enjoy them as-is, or top them, as I did for a...
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Bundtlettes with Strawberry Glaze
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A Beautiful Beet Soup

Please enjoy this Beet Soup recipe from my "Romantic Make-Ahead Dinner | Recipes | Flowers | Setting the Table" video that was recently published on YouTube. Brilliantly-hued, the soup is the ideal first-course for a Valentine's Day dinner. It's earthy with beets, bright with lemon, and exquisitely perfumed with dried...
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A Beautiful Beet Soup
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Little Lemon Pudding Cakes

Little Lemon Pudding Cakes are dreamy-delicious for afternoon tea. They are made from a simple custard batter to which a small amount of flour and some softly beaten egg whites are added. When the batter is poured into ramekins and baked in a water bath, or "Bain Marie," the egg...
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Little Lemon Pudding Cakes
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Make-Ahead Appetizers from “Cocktails in the Parlor”

Love cocktails? Appetizers? Stress-free entertaining? Then you will love the appetizers from my latest YouTube video, "Cocktails in the Parlor. " The appetizers in question can all be made ahead of time. This means that you, the host who might also have to wear the hats of cook, butler, and...
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Make-Ahead Appetizers from “Cocktails in the Parlor”
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Make-Ahead Brunch: Video + Recipes

Thinking of hosting a brunch party for Father's Day or any ole day? I think you'll enjoy my latest YouTube video. Please join me as I set the table, make a flower arrangement, and prepare several cook-friendly recipes for an elegant make-ahead brunch! I hope the above video is useful...
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Make-Ahead Brunch: Video + Recipes
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Beef Stew with Dark Beer and Bittersweet Chocolate

Holy shamrock, Batman! I made this stew the other day, and it totally rocked my world. It's a symphony of carrots, parsnips, and seriously-tender beef, all gloriously perfumed with dark beer, strong coffee, and bittersweet chocolate. In other words, it's...The Most Delicious Stew In The World.
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Beef Stew with Dark Beer and Bittersweet Chocolate
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Rice Pudding

Here's the printable recipe from my latest YouTube episode, "Classic Rice Pudding." This long-forgotten dessert deserves a comeback. Why? Because it's creamy-dreamy delicious. It's gluten-free, too, if that dietary aspect is important to you. And few desserts of silken custardy-ness require so little effort to make. All you need is...
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Rice Pudding
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Cabbage Pie

Here's the printable recipe from the "Cabbage Pie" video that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The pie is delicious at any temperature -- hot, warm, or even cold from the fridge. And nothing could be easier to make. Make this vegetarian masterpiece once, and I promise you will...
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Cabbage Pie
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Rustic Beer Bread (Hand-Kneaded)

This is my own, original recipe for Rustic Beer Bread. The bread -- actually, it's a "boule" -- has a deep, fermented flavor and a crackling-crisp crust. Its crumb is delightfully chewy and baguette-like. Looking for a loaf that goes with everything, and that you can easily mix and knead...
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Rustic Beer Bread (Hand-Kneaded)
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French Butter Cookies (Sablé Breton)

French Butter Cookies -- Sablés Breton -- originated in the northwest region of Brittany, France. In France and elsewhere in Europe, the cookies are instantly recognized for their fluted edges, crosshatch markings, and brilliant sheen. To me, the buttery biscuits taste like a trip to Paris without the jetlag. They...
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French Butter Cookies (Sablé Breton)
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How I Smother Weeds with Newspaper

WHEN WEEDS INVADE MY PERENNIAL BEDS, I don't get mad -- I get newspaper. Newspaper-mulching, as we have discussed before, makes weeds disappear instantly. And it prevents them from re-emerging for an entire season, if not longer. I newspaper-mulched one of my weed-choked beds just this morning. Would you like...
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How I Smother Weeds with Newspaper

Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | March 20, 2023 Leave a Comment

I made this Turkey and Sweet Potato Pie the other day, and it was love at first bite. Below a  golden blanket of mashed, cinnamon-scented sweet potato is a satisfying symphony of ground turkey, leek, tomato paste, and peas. Need a comforting dinner dish that you can … [Read more...]

Huevos Rancheros

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | February 6, 2023 3 Comments

I love Huevos Rancheros. I love the crisp corn tortilla base. I love the spicy black bean center. I love the colorfully-garnished egg that sits on top. Do you love what I love? Here's the recipe for this Mexican magic that comes together in about 15 minutes: Tip! To … [Read more...]

Chicken Sauvignon Blanc

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 29, 2023 6 Comments

If only to satisfy my curious mind, last week I threw some bacon lardons, sliced leek, button mushrooms, boneless chicken thighs, and fresh, fragrant thyme into a big pot. Then I covered the works with an entire bottle of dry white wine. The result? Pure bliss, my … [Read more...]

Bundtlettes with Strawberry Glaze

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 19, 2023 4 Comments

I love these mini Lemon Pound Cakes, or "Bundtlettes." I love how they look. I love how they smell. I love how they taste! The ornate cakes have a moist but tight crumb that is downright addicting. You can enjoy them as-is, or top them, as I did for a recent video, with … [Read more...]

A Beautiful Beet Soup

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 13, 2023 2 Comments

Please enjoy this Beet Soup recipe from my "Romantic Make-Ahead Dinner | Recipes | Flowers | Setting the Table" video that was recently published on YouTube. Brilliantly-hued, the soup is the ideal first-course for a Valentine's Day dinner. It's earthy with beets, … [Read more...]

Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 4, 2023 7 Comments

Please enjoy this Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries recipe from my "Easy Freezer Breakfast Meals" video that was recently published on YouTube. Baked Oatmeal seems a healthy choice for breakfast. Not only is it nutritious and delicious, but it freezes perfectly well. I … [Read more...]

Eggs in Snow (Oeufs a la Neige)

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 25, 2022 5 Comments

Oeufs a la neige (a/k/a "Eggs in Snow," "Île Flottante," or "Floating Island")  isn't just a … [Read more...]

Little Lemon Pudding Cakes

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 4, 2022 11 Comments

Little Lemon Pudding Cakes are dreamy-delicious for afternoon tea. They are made from a simple custard batter to which a small amount of flour and some softly beaten egg whites are added. When the batter is poured into ramekins and baked in a water bath, or "Bain … [Read more...]

Make-Ahead Recipes for an Easy, Elegant Dinner Party

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 29, 2022 8 Comments

You will love this three-course dinner party menu. It's easy on the cook. It's easy on the wallet. And yes -- it's easy on the eyes! The first-course Red Bell Pepper Soup, the main-course Sage Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and the grand finale Pink Champagne … [Read more...]

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