Moqueca de Camarao e peixe paired with the Leblon Cachaca Cosmo  (see posting for Coso recipe — Leblon) Shrimp, peppers, a bit of coconut milk served with some steamed rice.  On your terrace, poolside or at the dinner table.  This dish is such an easy crowd pleaser that will thrill your guests.  Although the flavors are [...]

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Love and spice are great bedfellows, but often these days I find that too much spice can snuff out the flavor.  There is nothing like  spice for a romantic dinner that lingers on the palate without smothering the flavors.  Smoked peppers, Saffron and chocolate finished with a splash of Patron Tequila will certainly inspire a love-filled night.  Smoked peppers are great during [...]

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I have always wanted to host a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner that is healthy, flavorful and memorable. Every year I hear stories about Thanksgiving dinners that have gone awry with ambitious vegetarian menus that failed to capture the essence of the holiday. Last year my sous chef was invited to a vegetarian Thanksgiving where unsalted brown rice and [...]

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Ingredients 2 C water or vegetable or chicken stock 2 C orzo few threads of Saffron salt 1 T Olive Oil 1 T parsley or cilantro 1 T Fresh Basil, dill, fennel or celery leaves 1 T chopped red onion or scallion ½ C shredded carrot ½ C shredded zucchini or summer squash or green [...]

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