white wine

Cream of Mushroom Soup with White Wine and Leeks

I could wax poetic about the fall season; how the crisp, cool air lends itself to thoughts of those warm, comfort foods that just seem perfect for this season. How there is something about soup that warms not just our bellies but our soul. Oh, I know, I know…I could tell a lovely story about [...]

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French Potato Salad with Mustard and Fines Herbes and a Not So Fine Conference

Something wonderful this way comes. That just popped into my head when I sat down to write up this post…and it’s so true. Though long a fan of a potato salad I’ve made for many years with sour cream and bacon (and no pickle relish please); this one is probably my favorite for a barbecue. [...]

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Golden Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions

I love KerryGold Butter. The difference in flavor is remarkable compared to the standard brand and I love to use it for special recipes. However, my first love from the Kerrygold brand is their Dubliner Cheese. Dubliner is a sweet mature cheese (aged over twelve months) manufactured by Carbery and marketed internationally under the Kerrygold [...]

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Chicken Scallopini with Mushrooms

True confession. I love chicken. I don’t eat chicken because it’s less expensive than other meats, I eat it because I love how easy it is to prepare and even more how versatile it is. And this is one of my absolute favorite dishes. The finished result is beyond the ease of preparation. OK…so another [...]

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French Onion Soup – with some Italian Style!

I love French Onion Soup and when I have the time and know I’ll have some folks to enjoy it with, I love making this recipe for what I think is just the best I’ve ever had. But it’s a job and after it’s finished, it then has to meld in the fridge overnight before [...]

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French Fridays with Dorie Greenspan – Paris Mushroom Soup

I first participated in French Fridays with Dorie a couple of weeks ago and planned to do it again when my schedule allowed and that was not through the holiday season of the past couple of weeks! Add holiday shopping (and shipping!) at my Vino Luci boutique to my full time web biz and this [...]

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Butternut Squash Risotto

This is a fabulous fall dish, rich and hearty with the taste of garlic, pancetta and saffron and in keeping with the bounty of the season by using butternut squash that is roasted and caramelized before being added to the risotto. I, like many cooks, kept my distance from risotto for a long time and [...]

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French Onion Soup – Famous & Barr

I grew up in St. Louis with a large family so we did not eat out much. Forget the expense of taking 6 kids out; it was the hassle that I’m sure was behind that uneventfulness. So, when I was old enough to drive and buy my own meals, it was fun to discover some [...]

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Chicken or Turkey Soup with Dumplings

Last week it was barbecue but with the first snap of cool weather, I start thinking about soups. I’ve made this recipe so many times and yet realize today as I create this post that I have never written it down or thought too much about the ingredients. Some get included if they are on [...]

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