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duck foie gras , cut in half (about $40 worth for 4 people) or preferably, if you can get it, a fresh, thick slices of brioche (please see my recipe), eggs, heavy cream, freshly grated nutmeg , cinnamon and pinch of kosher salt, unsalted butter, bartlet pears, peeled, cored and chopped into small cubes, unsalted butter, brown sugar, calvados brandy, white pepper, fresh thyme

original recipe, boil a tender , nice piece of beef -- any piece that is clear from sinew and gristle; boil it till it is perfectly tender. when it is cold, chop it very fine, and be very careful to get out every particle of bone and gristle. the suet is sweeter and better to boil half an hour or more in the liquor the beef has been boiled in; but few people do this. pare, core, and chop the apples fine. if you use raisins, stone them. if you use currants, wash and dry them at the fire. two lb of beef, after it is chopped; three quarters of a lb of suet; 1 lb and a quarter of sugar; three lb of apples; two lb of currants, or raisins. put in a gill of brandy; lemon-brandy is better, if you have any prepared. make it quite moist with new cider. i should not think a quart would be too much; the more moist the better, if it does not spill out into the oven. a very little pepper. if you use corn meat, or tongue, for pies, it should be well soaked, and boiled very tender. if you use fresh beef, salt is necessary in the seasoning. 1 oz of cinnamon, 1 oz of cloves. two nutmegs add to the pleasantness of the flavor; and a bit of sweet butter put upon the top of each pie, makes them rich; but these are not necessary. baked three quarters of an hour. if your apples are rather sweet, grate in a whole lemon., modern adaptation, beef round or leftover roast, suet, apples, raisins or currants, white sugar, brown sugar, pepper, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, brandy, cider or apple juice, double recipe for pie crust, butter (optional)

chicken breasts , cut into pieces, olive oil, butter, minced garlic, chopped green onion, salt, pepper, roma tomatoes (cut into 1 inch pieces), rice or noodles, enough for about 3 people

old age, i decided , is a gift., i am now , probably for the first time in my life, the person i have always wanted to be., i would never trade my amazing friends , my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. as i ve aged, i ve become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. i ve become my own friend., i don tsp chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that i didn tsp need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. i am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant., whose business is it if i choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am and sleep until noon, i will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50 s, 60 s, & 70 s, and if i, wish i will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if i choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set., will get old ., i know i am sometimes forgetful. but there again , some of life is just as well forgotten. and i eventually remember the important things.., over the years my heart has been broken ..., but broken hearts are what give us strength andunderstanding and compassion. a heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect., i am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. so many have never laughed, and so may have died before their hair could turn silver., as you get older , it is easier to be positive. you care less about what other people think. i don tsp question myself anymore. i ve even earned the right to be wrong., answer your question , i like being old. it has set me free.. i like the person i have become., i am not going to live forever, but while i am still here, i will not waste time lamenting about what could have been, or worrying about what will be. and i shall eat dessert every single day. (if i feel like it), may our friendship never come apart especially when it s straight from the heart, may you always have a rainbow of smiles on your face and in your heart forever and ever

crushed or pureed tomato, olive oil, fresh green chili, onion, diced, garlic, minced, bacon, chopped into small pieces, dried basil, dried oregano, dried rosemary, salt and pepper, cayenne pepper or tabasco sauce, penne, enough for 4 people

cod fish fillets (the recipe is for 4 people, if making for more i do 1 piece of cod per person depending on size if tsp), dry white wine, onion, chopped, fresh parsley, roughly chopped, fresh tarragon, chopped, water, lemon juice, garlic cloves, chopped, stock, strained from pan, fish stock, chicken stock, cornflour, light cream, double cream, sherry wine, tarragon, parsley, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, peas, cooked shrimp, peeled (any you like salad shrimp or medium sized), pepper, buttered breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, for the top

lime , zest and juice, stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped, red chili pepper , deseeded and chopped, scallions, sliced, cilantro, chopped, fish sauce (nam pla), mixed salad green , for 4 people, jumbo shrimp, cooked and peeled

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

butter, softened, white sugar, light corn syrup, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar

butter, garlic, minced ,as many as you like (1-4 is a good start for most people), bagels, sliced into 1/8 inch rounds (for gluten-free 2 multi-grain bagels from kinnikinnick)

butter, golden syrup, brown sugar, plain flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, bicarbonate of soda, egg, lightly beaten, vanilla essence, prepared icing , comes in pre-made tubes for cake decoration (any colour), silver cachous (optional), licorice (optional), red-coloured marzipan (optional)

dark molasses, brown sugar, cold water, shortening, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground cinnamon

all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, butter, softened, light brown sugar, dark molasses, egg, frosting (prepared creamy or gel-type ) (optional), decorative candies (and other decorations) (optional)

trans-fat free margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened, brown sugar, dark molasses, cold water, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, salt, smooth vanilla frosting (optional)

romaine lettuce (i guess you could use other leafy salad, but i prefer the goodness of romaine; 1 head should be good for 4 people), tomatoes, cucumbers (when i used the ones from our garden, i shaved off some of the skin because it was just too rough), bell pepper (any colour, and it s optional), fresh/ dried herbs , depending on the season, of course (any and all of you favourites though i like to stick to dill, chives and parsley), onion, garlic (fresh, dried or powder ), oil (olive or sunflower), salt & pepper to taste

ripe anjou pears, peeled, granulated sugar, lemon, sliced, lemongrass , optional, sugar, water, ginger wine (recommended : stone s ginger wine), all-purpose flour, powdered ginger, baking powder, salt, butter, oil, vanilla (recommended : nielsen-massey), sugar, granulated brown sugar, pale treacle (recommended : golden syrup), eggs, pecans, finely chopped, fresh grated coconut (substitute desiccated or flaked), dice glace baby ginger (recommended : the ginger people), drained, crushed pineapple, meringue dacquoise , recipe follows, ginger marmalade , recipe follows, washed cream , recipe follows, ginger bittersweet chocolate ganache , recipe follows, white chocolate rolled fondant , recipe follows, egg whites, powdered sugar, madagascar bourbon vanilla (recommended : nielsen massey), coarsely chopped toasted pecans, all-purpose flour, potato flour, good quality cocoa powder (recommended : guittard), baby ginger marmalade (recommended : the ginger people), butter, water, lemon juice, ginger wine (recommended : stone s ginger wine), superfine sugar, unsalted butter, uncooked good-flavored honey, madagascar bourbon vanilla essence (recommended : nielsen-massey), bittersweet chocolate, double cream, toasted pecans finely chopped, chopped glace baby ginger, ginger wine (recommended : stone s ginger wine)

sherbet, any flavor, sherbet, any flavor, pineapple juice, orange juice, ginger ale

butter, softened, brown sugar , firmly packed, instant butterscotch pudding mix, egg, flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon