Breakfast and Brunch

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Arepas ~ Venezuelan Corn Flour Flatbreads

02/13/2015 |

All of us, at one time or another, have had food made from ground corn, be it cornbread, corn tortillas,…

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A plate of food with some crab cakes on top

Fennel Romano Coins & Salad Greens with Buttermilk Sriracha Dressing

09/19/2014 |

Did you know that September 7th was Grandparents Day? Yes, I’m sure you all did. But here I am, a…

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Scotch Eggs with Garlic Butter Parmesan Fries

06/29/2014 |

The signature or national dish of a country or state or city can be counted on to be interesting and…

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“Croque-Madame” Brunch Gratin with Asparagus & Prosciutto from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

04/15/2014 |

“Croque-Madame” Brunch Gratin was the entree recipe for the Easter Family Brunch class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in…

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Brunch Roasted Shrimp & Pineapple Salad from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen and A 20 Year Anniversary

04/12/2014 |

Easter Family Brunch was the theme of the Lunch With Friends class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan…

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A loaf of bread with raisins on top.

Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day

03/12/2014 |

I just put my corned beef brisket in the oven and I am so excited to be preparing for our…

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A plate with some biscuits on it

White Chocolate Orange Scones

02/15/2014 |

I have been making this scone recipe since around 1996, as I recall. I don’t remember where the original recipe…

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Pumpkin Cranberry Scones with Maple Glaze

10/01/2013 |

Today is October 1st. You know what that means, people. The holiday season for 2013 has officially started. Halloween. Thanksgiving.…

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A bowl of fruit and a dish with some kind of dessert.

Plum Nectarine Oatmeal Crisp

09/15/2013 |

I never make dessert for myself. Not only for the calorie component, but I’m just not into sugary stuff that…

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A plate of food with an egg on top.

Huevos Rancheros

08/21/2013 |

Ok, let’s face it, I’m culturally deprived. Here I am, I’ve lived in Los Angeles since 1972, where there are…

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