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Gumbo!!!!

By Michael Lato | Published: September 15, 2009
Michael’s Gumbo First you make a roux.  This is the easiest roux ever, but it takes a little time…so make plenty…it does keep a long  loooooooong time. The roux… 2 cups flour Pour the two cups (or more) of flour into a  cookie sheet or 9 x 12 baking pan.  Bake at 400 degrees for 1 to 1 ¼ [...]
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John DePaula’s Chocolate Mousse

By Michael Lato | Published: September 15, 2009
There are only 5 ingredients to this…it’s all about what you do with them—such is life. Get all of this ready in separate bowls ahead of time because you put it all together quickly… 1/3 cup whole milk 4 egg whites 1 egg yolk 2 ½ tablespoons sifted powdered sugar 170 g (6 oz.) 70% dark chocolate (Guanaja is the [...]
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Boiled Peanuts

By Michael Lato | Published: September 9, 2009
This is an easy one…something you find during football season.  You can freeze boiled peanuts, so buy in bulk.  It’s easy and gives your kitchen an earthy smell. In a large pot, put… 1-5 lbs. of green peanuts (…meant for boiling.  You can find them at a farmers’ market or an Asian market) pour water in the pot [...]
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A Hazel Favorite…

By Michael Lato | Published: August 17, 2009
Food is a great way to meet someone’s needs and make them feel appreciated and loved. A good dish can say a lot of things (i.e. “enjoy your new house”, “I hope you feel better”, “welcome to the neighborhood”, “you’re someone special”). When you want to deliver something by hand, try baking this [...]
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