When asked to bring the appetizer to a potluck dinner party, consider an app the Romans enjoyed 2000 years ago. Their idea of a snack (appetizer) was a date filled with peppered honey and chopped walnuts. At A&F, we went a bit further and put that doctored-up date on top of puff pastry, adding a […]
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“Shrimp Arnaud” is a New Orleans classic recipe from the old and famous Arnaud’s Restaurant, located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The Recipe: INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. cooked, shelled, and deveined shrimp 1/4 cup finely minced celery 1/4 cup finely minced shallots 1/4 cup finely minced parsley 1/4 cup creole mustard (whole seed […]
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FRENCH 75 is a cocktail made from gin, champagne, lemon juice, and sugar. It is also called a 75 Cocktail, or in French, simply “Soixante Quinze.” The drink dates back to World War I, when in 1915, an early form was created at “The New York Bar” in Paris — later perfected at “Harry’s New […]
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A classic and straightforward drink that’s perfect for light drinkers as well as regulars at the bar. Gin and Tonic Cocktail 1. Pour 2 oz of gin into a serving glass. 2. Follow with 3 oz chilled tonic water. 3. Add one tablespoon of fresh lime juice. Add ice as needed. Garnish the drink with […]
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The Tomato Sandwich is a Southern Summer Ritual In the South, summer officially starts with the first tomato sandwich. Whether the tomatoes come from your own backyard or a neighbor’s garden, that first bite marks the beginning of a glorious season of fresh produce. And once it begins, this simple pleasure can become an addiction […]
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Yes, Deviled Eggs are so simple to make and such a treat to eat. – They are absolutely one of America’s favorite foods. Fix them, and your dish will always be the favorite food of any potluck party. A classic deviled egg recipe typically includes: Hard-boiled eggs, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Salt and pepper. Mix the cooked […]
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There’s nothing like Hollandaise to make any day FEEL special. One goal of the things we all enjoy in life… is to always be doing something new… to create a life that’s never boring! — These eggs accomplish that goal! Recipe: Blender Hollandaise Soft poached eggs, Deli ham slices, Fresh tomato slices, Butter and toasted […]
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Food Prep to eat during the week. Start by cooking a pound of ground turkey, seasoned and chopped into small cornels, browned well (set aside). Slice, season, and sauté mushrooms with a splash of wine at the end. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed (set aside). Slice and cook one large onion until […]
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Recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Soup Ingredients 5 pounds cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 18 cups) 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 ¾ teaspoons ground pepper, divided 2 ½ cups fresh parsley ⅔ cup fresh chives 12 cups low-sodium “no-chicken” broth or chicken broth 5 teaspoons white-wine vinegar Directions Preheat oven […]
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Asian Eggplant Salad This sweet-spicy-hot salad of slippery strands of eggplant is always a favorite. Soaking sliced large eggplants in salt water rids them of any bitterness; if you use small Oriental eggplant, you can skip this step. Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, about 1 1/4 lbs. OR 4 Oriental eggplants 5 cups water 2 teaspoons […]