Author Archives: Julie at Kitchen

Sriracha Buttered Prawns with Garlic, Mint and Basil – Day 4 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2012

Generally when I am making a recipe for the first time I tend to try it out on my family or a close friend or two so I can get some honest feedback and not feel the pressure of unknown. … Continue reading

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Brandade de Morue au Gratin – Day 3 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2012

So many hors d’oeuvres tend to be last minute affairs. Assembling a tray of canapés moments before your guests arrive, no matter how small the group, can be a bit stressful.  When planning your party menu it is always a … Continue reading

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Bruschetta of Spicy Wilted Bitter Greens and Homemade Ricotta – Day 2 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2012

Okay, here we go with day two! This is a recipe that we made the other night at our fundraiser and I was so pleased as to how well it was received. Sometimes when we think of canapés we tend … Continue reading

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Mussels with Paprika Bread Crumbs – Day 1 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2012

Welcome to the third annual “Twelve Days of Canapés” here at Kitchen Culinaire. The holiday season is officially upon us and with all of the parties and potlucks and recipe exchanges there is no better time to roll out a … Continue reading

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Mussels for Sunday Lunch

It has been a wonderful and very busy weekend. Last night we hosted our third annual Food Bank Fundraiser and I am thrilled to report that we raised $2400! There were eighty people who came out to show their support … Continue reading

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A Taste of Paris – Our Upcoming Culinary Tour

Exciting news to share! Kitchen Culinaire is going to Paris and you are invited. At a recent dinner party/cooking class we got talking about the joys of the movable feast that is Paris and as it happens, one of the … Continue reading

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Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Espresso Ganache

A birthday cake for Beth. A few weeks ago we celebrated a very special birthday at one of our dinner classes. I have been meaning to tell you about it for some time now but haven’t had a quiet moment … Continue reading

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Corn Chowder with Bacon, Red Pepper and Thyme

We now have both feet firmly planted in autumn around here. The days are getting shorter, we are breaking out the sweaters and scarves and there has already been some snow on the North Shore mountains. Fall is my very … Continue reading

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