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Hello? How excited was I to find a recipe that uses chestnut flour? I knew somewhere in the back of my mind that I'd heard of such a flour, but I had forgotten about it.
Read MoreDo you love hummus? I do. It's time I learn to make some.
Read MoreStrawberry Rhubarb Pie. Three words I never would have put together on my own. You see, I don't love cooked strawberries, except in a jam-like state. And, rhubarb and I have previously been unacquainted.
Read MoreAs you have probably already surmised, if you've read several of these posts, Gran Fran is an awesome cook who uses mostly intuition, learned over decades of cooking, alongside her unquenchable thirst for cookbooks.
Read MoreI've never made roast leg of lamb before. My friend Erma offered to come over and make it, so I figured why not, we'll try something new.
Read MoreWell, I guess it is still winter, so let's make slow cooker chicken stew.
What I love about the slow cooker (a statement I never thought I'd make) is that you can really throw any combination of meat, broth and veggies in it and end up with a lovely satisfying meal with little to no effort. At the end of the day (literally) you can serve up a wonderful meal that satisfies both young and old alike.
Read MoreI'm at my desk, working. A package arrives. It's from N.Y.C. I don't even need to look at the address, due to the way it's packed, I know it's from Gran Fran.
Read MoreWhen you have a sore throat and are coming down with a cold, ginger and cayenne tea is the way to go. Add lemon, garlic, and honey and you'll be fixed up well quickly.
Read MoreEggs and rice are delicious together. Here's a simple and satisfying omelette. It can be eaten on it's own or topped with mushrooms, bacon, smoked salmon, cheese or anything you can think of.
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