Gorgonzola and Pine Nut Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Anthony Salemme, chef      Makes 12-14 mushroom caps This can be an easy and satisfying appetizer or serve with some grilled vegetables for a main course. 1 8-ounce package baby Bella mushrooms 4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup butter 12 Ritz crackers, crushed…

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St Thomas Fudge and Pear Pie

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By Anthony Salemme, chef Serves six to eight people. A recipe handed down by Miss Adilade when I lived in St. Thomas 12 ounces semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup butter + 2 tablespoons 4 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut in half lengthwise then sliced 1/4 cup rum 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons instant…

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Moroccan Braised Lamb Meatballs over Creamy Polenta

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By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 This is a hearty meal can be made with beef, lamb or pork or you can just make the sauce and serve that over the polenta. Meatballs 1-pound ground lamb ½ cup plain breadcrumbs 1 egg ½ cup diced onion 1 clove garlic, minced fine 1 tablespoon brown…

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Sweet Potato Latkes for Hanukkah

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by Anthony Salemme, contributing Chef Happy Hanukkah! 1 ½ pound sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine 3 tablespoons chives, chopped fine 3 eggs ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt – 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 cup vegetable oil for frying (Sour Cream – Apples – applesauce)…

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Savory Bacon and Cheddar-Wrapped Twists with Holiday Bocadillo Dip

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By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Makes 12 twists This is a great appetizer or snack especially for the upcoming Holidays. 1 box puff pastry sheets, defrosted 12 thin strips of Bacon 6 ounces Extra Sharp Cabot cheddar cheese, grated 1 Tablespoon chopped rosemary ½ cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika 1 egg,…

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Your Recipe Today – Turkey & Sweet Potato Croquettes by Chef Anthony Salemme

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Turkey and Sweet Potato Croquettes By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Looking for something different to do with some of your Thanksgiving leftovers? These croquettes make a great starter or Main course. Serves 4 -6 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes 2 cups diced leftover Turkey 1 jalapeño, diced fine 1/3 cup cheese, grated Cabot cheddar 2-3…

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Three Thanksgiving Sides – from Chef Anthony Salemme

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by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Macaroni and 4 cheeses Serves 10 as a side dish For at least a decade I celebrated Thanksgiving in St Thomas USVI. Mac ‘n cheese was a staple at the buffet                                1-pound cooked shell pasta 4 cups whole milk 2 Tablespoons flour 2 Tablespoons butter 1 8-ounce Cabot cream…

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Korean Style Oven Fried Chicken w/Rainbow Slaw

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by Anthony Salemme, chef Serves 4-6 You can certainly use your air fryer for this but a regular oven works just as well. The added crunch comes from the cornstarch. Chicken 6 chicken legs 6 chicken thighs 1 Tablespoon Gochujang, chili sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar…

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French Onion Soup au Gratin – by Chef Anthony Salemme

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French Onion Soup au Gratin by Chef Anthony Salemme Serves 4 -6 as a main course With the cooler weather around us it’s time to think about soup as a meal. French Onion is a house favorite and simple to make. The 4 cheeses make it especially rich and filling. 2 pounds yellow onions, peeled…

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