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Christmas Breakfast Buffet

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I put together this Christmas Breakfast Buffet for a newspaper spread and wanted to share for your holiday brunch parties or breakfast on Christmas morning. One of my favorite holiday table centerpiece ideas is to wind white boas around Styrofoam cones as snowy white Christmas trees (use greening pins to keep the boas in place). [...]

November 20, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Red Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

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We are a house of blue or bleu cheese lovers! This potato salad is packed with a party of saltiness from the chopped bacon to the cheese. 2 lbs. baby red potatoes 8 cooked strips bacon, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 3 large hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped (1 cup) 5 oz. crumbled blue cheese (1 cup) [...]

July 6, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Artichoke Vichyssoise (Cold Soup)

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Only a few cold soups appeal to me and they are the classics Vichyssoise and Gazpacho. Artichokes brighten up this creamy potato and leek soup making this potage an excellent choice for a hot day. 3 cups coarsely chopped Yukon Gold potatoes, washed, peeled 1 (8 1/2 oz.) can artichoke bottoms, drained, chopped 2 leeks, [...]

April 26, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Baby Red Potatoes with Sour Cream and Caviar

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One of the easiest and most elegant recipes, this classic appetizer of baby red potatoes topped with sour cream and caviar is a great go-to for dinner parties. Top half with the caviar and the remainder with chopped chives for those who prefer the potatoes sans the salty little sea gems. 12 baby red potatoes [...]

April 26, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne on TODAY Show for St. Patrick’s Day (video)

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I had the pleasure of spending St. Patrick’s Day in New York, first with an appearance on the TODAY Show followed by activities at the famed parade and infamous pubs. I had a blast, especially with the antics of the TODAY Show’s guest host, Olivia Munn, who decided to spend her hour on the show [...]

April 2, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Mashed Potato Martini Bar

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Mashed Potato Martini Bars have been a popular party station for years at Los Angeles events and elsewhere. Invidual servings of mashed potatoes are set out in Martini glasses and small bowls of toppings are placed nearby for guests to tailor-make their taters. The photos for this dish are from my St. Patrick’s Day appearance [...]

April 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Prosciutto, Potato, and Gruyere Gratin

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This delicious brunch recipe is a terrific “make-ahead” item. You can prep it the night before and cook it the day of the brunch or make it from start to finish 1 day before the meal and simply reheat it when you are ready to serve. I whipped up this tasty gratin as part of [...]

September 24, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bloody Mary Catsup for French Fries

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Recently, a TV station started showing vintage commercials and blurbs that I remember from my childhood.  One report entitled “In The News Today” was a 5-minute piece on the history of catsup.  Catsup or ketchup originated in china as, I believe, a sauce for fish.  Now, America’s number 1 condiment has been spiked with vodka [...]

September 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Anise Pecan Yams

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These yams pack quite a punch. Sambuca gives this dish a sweet herbal edge with the essence of licorice. This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 5 lbs. yams, washed, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/3 cup Sambuca 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus whole pecans for topping 1/4 [...]

August 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Snowman Mashed Potatoes

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I made this little snowman today and snapped a shot with my new camera! Here’s how to make him: Snowman Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes (stiff) Small and large olives Roasted red pepper (from jar) Chow mein noodles Carrot 1. Form mashed potatoes into the balls for the snowman’s body using your hands. Stack the snowman [...]

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