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Crab and Avocado Toasts

🦀 🥑 Crab and Avocado Toasts 🥑 🦀

Dungeness Crab and Avocado Toasts start with a slice of perfectly toasted artisan bread. A layer of creamy, seasoned avocado creates a luscious base that is topped with a generous portion of Dungeness crab meat salad. Adding a finishing touch, thin matchsticks of crisp radish provide a refreshing crunch and a subtle peppery bite, balancing the richness of the avocado and crab.

Dungeness crab, a gem of the Pacific Ocean, is celebrated for its sweet, succulent, ocean-y taste. Named after the port of Dungeness, Washington, this crab has long been a favorite for seafood lovers, especially along the West Coast. Perfect for brunch, a light lunch, or an elegant appetizer, crab and avocado toasts are an easy yet luxurious treat.

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Caviar Recipes Collection

Caviar Recipes Collection
From Elegant to Everyday Presentations

Caviar, the glistening pearls of luxury, has been a symbol of indulgence for centuries. While it is often associated with formal events and opulent gatherings, caviar can also be a delightful addition to casual occasions.

Whether you’re planning a grand celebration or a cozy get-together, this collection can help with ideas to serve caviar in ways that suit both fancy and relaxed settings.

From the luxurious ossetra (sturgeon roe) or the more accessible tobiko (flying fish roe), to very affordable black lumpfish roe, caviar invites food enthusiasts to savor its complexity and appreciate its origins.

Pairing it with classic accompaniments like blinis and crème fraîche, or experimenting with modern twists such as a stuffed martini olive or fried matzoh balls allows caviar to shine in both traditional and innovative ways.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hot Honey

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hot Honey
Pine Nuts, Bleu Cheese, Red Jalapeño

Here’s a great side dish for Christmas or winter holidays in general. Hot honey’s sweet heat contrasts beautifully with the earthy Brussels sprouts, tangy bleu cheese, and buttery pine nuts. It also ties the flavors together by adding a touch of sweetness and spice. Thinly sliced red jalapeños add that festive touch!

The creamy, piquant flavor of bleu cheese complements the slightly bitter taste of Brussels sprouts. This pairing works especially well when the Brussels sprouts are roasted, as the caramelization enhances their natural sweetness. The pine nuts toasty, nutty flavors add another layer of depth and another texture to the dish.

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Fagioli al Caviale (White Beans with Caviar)

Fagioli al Caviale (White Beans with Caviar)
Inspired by Sophia Loren

“At first glance, the pairing of caviar with beans might seem sinful. But remember the Cinderella story, and the splendid prince who falls in love with the humble, poor-as-a-church-mouse Cinderella. Well, marrying beans with caviar has the same charm,” says Sophia Loren, in her book Recipes & Memories published by GT Publishing Corporation 1998.

Pairing caviar with beans is an excellent choice for the holidays because it blends sophistication with simplicity, creating a dish that feels both special and approachable.

Caviar brings a touch of luxury, making the dish feel celebratory and indulgent—perfect for holiday gatherings. Cannellini beans, on the other hand, offer a creamy, comforting base, which resonates with the warmth and coziness of the season.

Sophia Loren - A scene from Scandal in Sorrento 1955. — Sophia Loren – A scene from Scandal in Sorrento 1955. Photo from her cookbook.

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My “Do Nothing” Turkey Recipe Again, Plus My “Add Nothing” Gravy

My "Do Nothing" Turkey Again, Plus "Add Nothing" Gravy

My “Do Nothing” Turkey Recipe Again
Plus “Add Nothing” Turkey Gravy

Back by popular demand again, and to make it easier to find on this site – here is my “Do Nothing” Turkey Recipe. The recipe results in a perfectly cooked bird year after year. I bought my turkey at Costco (as opposed to Whole Foods) for 99 cents a pound. For 2024 everyone said it was the juiciest bird ever!

And while we’re at it, I’m including my super-easy recipe for natural turkey gravy. Nothing is added to the delicious pan dripping stock but flour and cornstarch. And every home cook knows that the gravy is a pain to make at the end, just before service…but this method is truly a breeze!

Just like the “Stuffing Everyone Loves,” the “Add Nothing” Gravy Recipe is homey and simple, just like you remember from your childhood. With no white wine, no cognac or sherry, no herbs, no garlic, no giblets – it is a smooth, tasty authentic turkey gravy with never any lumps that appeals to young and old.