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Oldies But Goodies: Asparagus in Puff Pastry

Oldies But Goodies: Asparagus in Puff Pastry

Every month Blue Cayenne features recipes from our archive of more than four hundred recipes. These recipes are our “Oldies But Goodies.” Today’s Oldie But Goodie recipe is for Asparagus In Puff Pastry Here is the link to the recipe: Asparagus In Puff Pastry. You don’t…

Hummus

Hummus

    Hummus! May 13 was International Hummus Day. We missed it.  On the other hand, we have a whole lot of time to prepare for next year’s celebration.  Remember that, properly-prepared, hummus is a healthy food choice.  It’s rich in protein, antioxidants, and fiber.…

Samosas: Let me count the ways…

Samosas: Let me count the ways…

I’ve eaten samosas all over the world. In my experience, the best ones were in Hyderabad, India, and in Colombo, Sri Lanka, but there were  close competitors served from a street food stand in Nairobi, Kenya, and at Udipi Palace, a small Indian restaurant in…

Oldies But Goodies: Holiday Cheese Ball

Oldies But Goodies: Holiday Cheese Ball

Every month Blue Cayenne features recipes from our archive of more than four hundred recipes. These recipes are our “Oldies But Goodies.”  Today’s Oldie But Goodie recipe is for a Holiday Cheese Ball–perfect for a party or a personal indulgence. Here  is the link: Bits and…

Holiday Cheese Spread: Fromage Fort

Holiday Cheese Spread: Fromage Fort

You know that little piece of gorgonzola sitting in the back of the cheese drawer in your refrigerator? Take it out along with that piece of lonely cheddar you’ve been putting off using? Add in other bits and pieces of leftover cheese from your cheese…

French Breakfast Radishes and My Good Friend Joyce

French Breakfast Radishes and My Good Friend Joyce

Joyce. She’s smart, kind, talented, elegant–all the things I want to be if I ever grow up. Joyce and I used to work together. Serendipitously, her daughter was a student in one of my classes: Smart. Kind. Talented. Elegant. (It runs in the family.) Now,…

Asparagus in Puff Pastry

Asparagus in Puff Pastry

Need an easy but impressive dish for the end of the month? This Asparagus in Puff Pastry just might fit the bill. Don’t be put off by the puff pastry ingredient. There is no need to make your own. You’ll find puff pastry in the…

Where Have All The Smorgasbords Gone? Buttermilk-Molasses Quick Bread

Where Have All The Smorgasbords Gone? Buttermilk-Molasses Quick Bread

What ever happened to those wonderful Swedish smorgasbord restaurants?  They were having a moment when I was a younger cook. I remember the beautiful buffets of delicious delicacies. I still crave the savory breads. So it was with great anticipation and a good bit of…

Mediterranean Zucchini and Feta Fritters

Mediterranean Zucchini and Feta Fritters

  This recipe for Mediterranean Zucchini and Feta Fritters is from Yasmin Khan’s cookbook Ripe Figs. The book is available from your local bookstore or on Amazon here. Khan’s cookbook was a James Beard International Cookbook finalist and was included on The New York Times’ “Best…

Oldies But Goodies: Tomato Galette With Honeyed Goat Cheese, Caramelized Shallots and Fresh Thyme

Oldies But Goodies: Tomato Galette With Honeyed Goat Cheese, Caramelized Shallots and Fresh Thyme

Every month Blue Cayenne features one post from our archive of more than 350 recipes. Here is a Tomato Galette With Honeyed Goat Cheese, Caramelized Shallots and Fresh Thyme recipe you won’t want to miss…again. Want to dive deeper into our recipe archive?  Just click…