October 7, 2026

The Lagniappe

Serves: 8–10 Whether you choose the classic Cognac version or the zero-proof alternative, The Lagniappe is an elegant sparkling cocktail with lemon and mint-honey, perfect for […]

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October 5, 2026

Salt-and-Pepper Roast Beef with Cognac Peppercorn Cream Sauce

Serves: 8–10 Hands-on: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1½ hours, plus overnight dry-brine Ingredients Beef Cognac Peppercorn Cream Sauce Recipe makes about 1¼ cups. Instructions Step […]

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October 5, 2026

Fudgy Brownie

Serves: 16 Hands-on: 25 minutes | Total Time: 2½ hours Ingredients Brownies Peppermint Glaze Optional Instructions Step 1: Prep. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C), rack […]

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October 5, 2026

Browned-Butter Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cauliflower Cream

Serves: 6Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients Instructions Step 1: Combine the cauliflower, cream, thyme, 4 TB of the […]

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October 5, 2026

Baked Brie

Serves: 6–8 as an appetizer Prep: 15 minutes | Bake: 20 minutes | Rest: 15–20 minutes Ingredients Instructions Step 1: Prep the oven. Position a rack […]

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December 1, 2023

Bachman’s BBQ Chicken

Cut wings off and cut backbone out of chicken (These can be reserved for stock). Flatten chicken out, skin side up, on a large, foil lined, pan.

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November 30, 2023

Flawless Mashed Potatoes

Cut wings off and cut backbone out of chicken (These can be reserved for stock). Flatten chicken out, skin side up, on a large, foil lined, pan.

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November 30, 2023

Chef Gary’s Brussels Sprouts

Cut wings off and cut backbone out of chicken (These can be reserved for stock). Flatten chicken out, skin side up, on a large, foil lined, pan.

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November 30, 2023

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Cut wings off and cut backbone out of chicken (These can be reserved for stock). Flatten chicken out, skin side up, on a large, foil lined, pan.

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