Category Archives: creamy

Oyster Stew

Posted on December 6, 2008 by John Herring

Well winter is well upon us now, and though I don’t love the cold, I do love some of the things cold does to food. Oysters, for instance, are best in the cold months when they’re not spawning. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Quiche au Naturel

Posted on October 17, 2008 by John Herring

Quiche is one of my favorite extravagant dishes, but wouldn’t it be nice if it was just a little less extravagant? One way is to serve it without its traditional, butter-rich attire. Believe it or not, with the pie dish … Continue reading →

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Butter Bean Pesto

Posted on October 12, 2008 by John Herring

It’s getting colder here, and it will soon be time to bring in all the basil and make a lot of pesto. However, I found I still had a recipe’s worth of pesto in the freezer from last October (!), … Continue reading →

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Lobster Potato Salad

Posted on September 17, 2008 by John Herring

Lobsters’ lofty price seems to put them out of consideration for anything but exotic grand preparations like Thermidor or the traditional simplicity of boiled (or steamed) lobsters. Desiring lobster, but looking for something a little new, I decided to take … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Corn Pudding

Posted on September 4, 2008 by John Herring

Another summer, another corn pudding recipe. For this one, I thought a little touch of shrimp might be welcome. Red pepper and shrimp have a definite affinity for one another, and bacon—well, what doesn’t go with bacon? If you still … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Tomato Soup

Posted on August 29, 2008 by John Herring

It’s soup week here at HA, and this one’s another simple one. When I was a kid, I hated tomato soup, probably because the only kind I ever had was the Campbells variety. And although I know that many people … Continue reading →

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Lavender Mashed Potatoes

Posted on August 12, 2008 by John Herring

Mashed potatoes, truly one of the very best ways to prepare the humble root vegetable, sometimes seem in need of a bit of a makeover. You can add cheese, or bacon, or garlic, and that’s great, but what if you … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Vichyssoise

Posted on July 21, 2008 by John Herring

I love cold soups. Cooling off in the summer means more than just turning on the AC; the more cold foods you eat, the cooler you’ll be. And sipping a cool spoonful of delicately smooth vichyssoise is a treat that … Continue reading →

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Smoked Chicken Salad

Posted on July 17, 2008 by John Herring

This is one of my favorite picnic dishes. The interplay of rich, smoky chicken with sweet & crunchy apples & celery is irresistible. If you don’t have a water smoker, think about getting one. It’s really easy to set up … Continue reading →

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Laura’s Favorite Kickin’ Queso

Posted on June 16, 2008 by John Herring

Well, my mother will probably roll her eyes at this recipe; Velveeta was not exactly a welcome visitor in our house when I was growing up. As I have grown older, however, I have learned to appreciate the value of … Continue reading →

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