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I recently discovered a computer directory containing 749 recipes written, organized, annotated, and collected by my late mom.  Somewhere there are expanding files and written recipes, though not all of them made it through all the moves. Still, I have these, and in them I can hear her voice. This dish is named after an Iranian …
Borshch with Sauerkraut from the declassified CIA files of a translated 1948 Soviet Army Cooking Manual – by Shannon Perry SEE THE FULL STORY AT PACIFIC STANDARD! This recipe was made based on the information from the book when clear or using my instincts when it was not clear at all. For example, the instructions …
HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP RISOTTO IN JUST 13 EASY STEPS! 1) sautee the shallot and fennel in olive oil and butter and salt until nice and soft. Clean the shrimp while you wait. Also make dinner for the kids and pour some whiskey. Put a box of pre-bought seafood stock [DO NOT JUDGE ME] on …
