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Author: Bill Rubino

Classic Plum Tarte

By Bill Rubino Posted on November 5, 2019 Posted in categorized
Classic Plum Tarte
Classic Plum Torte

Classic Plum Tarte. The NYTimes published Marian Burros’s recipe for Plum Torte years ago and regularly reprinted it.

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Cherry Tomatoes filled with Pesto

By Bill Rubino Posted on January 16, 2018 Posted in Canapes Tagged with Cherry Tomato Canapes, Cherry Tomatoes filled with Pesto
Cherry Tomatoes filled with Pesto
Cherry Tomatoes filled with Pesto

Cherry Tomatoes filled with Pesto These are super easy and most of the preparation can be done hours ahead. If the tomatoes are ripe and you have a good brand of pesto you guests will love them. They are a …

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Challah Bread

By Bill Rubino Posted on January 6, 2018 Posted in Baking, Bread, Buns, Scones & Muffins Tagged with Challah Bread, French Toast

Challah Bread According to Jewish tradition, the three Sabbath meals (Friday night, Saturday lunch, and Saturday late afternoon) and two holiday meals (one at night and lunch the following day) each begin with two complete loaves of bread. (Source Wikipedia) …

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Zucchini Soup

By Bill Rubino Posted on September 7, 2017 Posted in Soup Recipes Tagged with creamy zucchini soup, soup, zucchini, zucchini soup
Zucchini Soup

Zucchini Soup You wouldn’t think that zucchini would have much flavor as a base flavor for a soup! But surprisingly enough it makes a beautiful silky, light and tasty soup. This is one of those quick, easy and inexpensive recipes …

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Spinach Soup / Cream of Spinach Soup

By Bill Rubino Posted on February 20, 2017 Posted in Soup Recipes Tagged with cream of spinach soup, spinach soup
Spinach Soup / Cream of Spinach Soup
Spinach Soup / Cream of Spinach Soup

Spinach Soup / Cream of Spinach Soup Making many soups is so easy and this one is no exception. It’s quite a luxurious one and has a beautiful texture, almost like velvet on the tongue. You can add small things …

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Florentine Chicken Meatballs

By Bill Rubino Posted on January 6, 2017 Posted in Chicken and other Birds Tagged with chicken meatballs, Florentine Chicken Meatballs, ground chicken
Florentine Chicken Meatballs
Florentine Chicken Meatballs

Florentine Chicken Meatballs They are light, crispy on the outside, and have a lovely gentle flavor that tastes quite luxurious. I don’t take making meatballs lightly! They have to be really good to make it on to this site. These …

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Italian Seasoning

By Bill Rubino Posted on January 6, 2017 Posted in Herbs & Spices, Salad Dressings, Spice Rubs Tagged with Italian Salad Dressing, Italian Seasoning
Italian Seasoning
Italiain-Seasoning

Italian Seasoning Why buy Italian seasoning when you can make it at home with dried herbs you most likely have in the cupboard. Making this with dried herbs means it will keep for months and can be used to make …

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Lobster Stock

By Bill Rubino Posted on January 1, 2017 Posted in Sauces & Stocks Tagged with lobster stock, lobster stock for lobster sauce

Lobster Stock Here I am on New Years day with 2 eaten lobsters and all the shells, so instead of throwing them away I’m going to make the very most of them. Its time for lobster stock! During the coming …

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Pate Brisée 2

By Bill Rubino Posted on December 19, 2016 Posted in Baking, Pies & Tarts Tagged with baking pie crust, dough for pies, Pate Brisée pie crust, pie crust, pie dough

Pate Brisée 2 Pate Brisée is a classic French tart dough but it is perfect for making any kind of pie. It requires a light hand and produces a crispy and layered dough. It’s my go to recipe for tarts …

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Cherry Pie a Typically American Recipe

By Bill Rubino Posted on December 16, 2016 Posted in Baking, Fruit Deserts, Pies & Tarts Tagged with cherry pie, cherry pie with a latticed top, traditional cherry pie
Cherry Pie a Typically American Recipe
Cherry Pie a Typically American Recipe

Cherry Pie a Typically American Recipe! Not living in the US any more one thing that I really miss is cherry pie. It would seem the only way I’m going to get it, is to make it myself. It’s not …

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