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When I think of Louisiana, I think of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, trees draped in sphagnum moss, beignets coated in powdered sugar, and gumbo. In 2004, Louisiana declared gumbo the official state dish.
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Christy Rost: Panna cotta is a light, creamy Italian custard with a delicate vanilla flavor. It becomes a beautiful and easy Valentine dessert when poured into small heart-shaped molds.
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Christy Rost: When chilly winter days turn into cold nights, hearty, hot-from-the-oven casseroles can provide much-needed cozy comfort.
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Christy Rost: Carefully nestled between layers of parchment paper in decorative tins or stacked in transparent cellophane sacs tied with curling ribbon, these gifts are always greeted with smiles and joy.
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Christy Rost: Each November, as our thoughts turn toward Thanksgiving, magazine covers feature glorious images of tantalizing, golden roasted turkeys on oversized platters garnished with fresh herbs, grapes, juicy oranges, fresh cranberries, and other seasonal fruit.
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Christy Rost: As autumn gets underway and our sights are set on cozy meals with family and friends, season two of my national television cooking series At Home with Christy Rost has launched.
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Christy Rost: Football season is underway at last!
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Christy Rost: When late summer arrives, chilled salad platters served as a main course or side dish can be a welcome answer to “What’s for dinner?”
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Christy Rost: When guests bring their favorite side dish, their contributions can lead to the most amazing array of luscious flavors and, oftentimes, wonderful stories behind the recipes.
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When Christy Rost thinks back to Father’s Days while growing up, she can still picture her dad standing at the grill cooking steaks or burgers – his two favorites.
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Filled with anticipation after a three-year absence, I recently attended The Inspired Home Show in Chicago.
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