STARTER: Skillet Fish Pie
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This pie is one of those rare recipes that tastes like it came from the oven while being cooked entirely on the stovetop. It is an excellent choice for hot summer days, camping with a gas burner, vacation rentals, or any time you want a homemade meal without heating the entire kitchen. I also like that the batter is neutral enough to work with almost any savory filling, making it a recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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• Appetizers
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SOUP: Creamy Mushroom Soup-Purée
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A smooth, delicate mushroom soup‑purée that brings together tender potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and a touch of cream for a quietly luxurious bowl of comfort. Simple to make, elegant to serve, and soothing in every spoonful.
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• Soups
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SALAD: Olivier Salad
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"When making Olivier salad, all ingredients are cut into cubes. Except peas."
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• Salads
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MAIN COURSE: Smoky Grilled Whole Chicken
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The word “barbecue”—often linked to grilled chicken—comes from the Taíno word “barbacoa,” which described a wooden rack used by Caribbean Indigenous peoples to slowly cook meat over fire. Early explorers brought the idea to Europe, and it eventually evolved into the backyard grilling tradition we love today!
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• Breakfast
• Entrees
• Dinner
• Grill
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DESSERT: Carmen
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The Carmen Torte is a rich, dramatic cake—often layered with chocolate, cream, and bright fruit accents—named to reflect the passion and elegance of Bizet’s famous opera.
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• Baking
• Tortes
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NEW RECIPE
Lavender Syrup
Lavender syrup has long been made in Provence, France, where fields of fragrant lavender bloom every summer. This homemade version uses freshly harvested culinary lavender blossoms to create a delicate floral syrup that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, lemonade, sparkling water, cocktails, and desserts. The flavor is subtle and elegant—never overpowering—when steeped for the proper amount of time.
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