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Hi there! I'm Peggy Lampman...
...a contemporary American author, photographer, and food blogger. Welcome to dinnerFeed. More about me & my site...
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Secrets, lies and passions in the past collide with those in the present in this disturbing but satisfying tale. Visit my Author Website for more information.
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The Welcome Home Diner
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Cousins Addie and Samantha decide to risk it all with a culinary career that starts with renovating a vintage diner in a depressed area of Detroit. There’s just one little snag in their vision...
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Two women at a crossroad trying to find the perfect recipes to reinvent themselves. Visit my Author Website for more. Available on Amazon.com.
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When Entertaining with Small Plates, Less can be More
Another holiday season, a herd of family I can’t wait to see, all with their convoluted schedules, none of which coincide simultaneously. Therefore, I’ll be turning the holidays on and off several times in the next couple of weeks. I’ll be flexible. I’ll be creative. I’ll try to stay sober. I’m thinking small plates and … Full recipe post
New Zealand Muscles (and Mussels)
Planet Earth flexes her biceps in New Zealand’s South Island – oh those salaciously shifting teutonic plates! The above photo is one of a trillion I’ve been taking on our Oceania voyage, the trip I’ve always dreamed of taking; the landscape more salubrious than the Green Lip Mussels I purchased in a Kiwi run-of-the mill … Full recipe post
Asian Grilled Shrimp and Tofu with Sriracha-Ginger Cocktail Sauce
Seriously. You can’t go wrong serving these kebobs as an appetizer or main course; your guests will love you. Horseradish (fresh grated preferred) has always been my favorite part of a classic cocktail sauce, but all tasters of the following sauce agreed it would have been a bit much in the following recipe. The lovely … Full recipe post
Cranberry-Stuffed Brie En Croute
Death by chocolate wouldn’t be a bad way to go. But an oozing buttery brie laced with nut-spiked, jammy warm fruit bundled in a package of flaky pastry would be my preferred poison, for sure. This stuffed brie en croute takes only 30 minutes – max – to assemble. Yet with stockings to stuff and … Full recipe post
Curried Mussels with Coconut Milk and Lemongrass
Here’s a dish that requires minimal effort; a recipe of reprieve after a tedious week spent in preparation for Thanksgiving. But this is not a dull dish, mind you, for these coconut-curried infused mussels and clams are festive enough for ushering in the holiday season, which is – sigh – officially underway. Too weary to … Full recipe post
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese & Chorizo
Sour, salty, bitter, sweet: According to Wikipedia, the average human tongue has 2,000-8,000 taste buds that detect the five elements of taste perception. And, as Richard and I savored a tantalizing stuffed date appetizer at Grange, each of these receptors were hit like a nail on the head. The spicy chorizo, sweet date and salty-sour blue cheese notes … Full recipe post
Asian Chicken Sausage in Lettuce Leaves
What do talented chefs enjoy cooking when they’re off the clock? September’s Bon Appetit answered the question featuring easy weeknight recipes from some of America’s top chefs. Dale Talde, the man behind Brooklyn’s Asian Fusion Restaurant, Talde, shared his recipe for a homemade chicken sausage wrapped in lettuce leaves. Not exactly grilled sausage with a side of kraut, but … Full recipe post
Tempura Asparagus Spears with Wasabi Dipping Sauce
It’s asparagus season; when Michigan’s brave warriors thrust their helmeted heads through the dirt, hoping a late frost doesn’t blindside them. So my ammunition’s at-the-ready – a battery of recipes that will maximize the bounty through the middle of June. I can blanch, then wrap them in proscuitto; stuff them into an omelet; make a … Full recipe post
Basic Crostini – The perfect canvas for cheese, patés, dips and spreads
It’s not always convenient purchasing a freshly baked baguette to serve with so many appetizers. Thankfully, there’s always crostini, which can be made ahead and stored in a tin several days in advance. Season the crostini to complement the flavors of what you plan to serve. For example, my Rabbit & Pork Belly Terrine requests … Full recipe post
Northern India Cooking Class; Lesson 7: Dal Makhani (Black Lentil Bean Dip)
Note: This is the last of seven recipe installments, which compose a classic Northern Indian Feast. Fine Indian cuisine is not noted for its brevity. The good news is that each of Achla Karnani’s recipes may be made well in advance, then reheated prior to serving. Or divide the recipes amongst your friends, staging your own … Full recipe post
Northern India Cooking Class; Lesson 5: Meatballs (Kofta)
Note: This is the fifth of seven recipe installments, which compose a classic Northern Indian Feast. Fine Indian cuisine is not noted for its brevity. The good news is that each of Achla Karnani’s recipes may be made well in advance, then reheated prior to serving. Or divide the recipes among your friends, staging your own … Full recipe post
Spinach-Parmesan Bruschetta with Pesto Coated Shrimp
Guerda Harris and her Back Alley Gourmet team win the prize for one of the most irresistibly delicious appetizers I’ve had in recent memory. At a cocktail party potluck, this appetizer took center stage. Guests were snatching the glistening shrimplet jewels from the tray faster than you can say bruschetta; so I slapped their fingers … Full recipe post
Mussels with Chorizo and Fennel
I confess, my favorite part of a dish of steamed mussels is the flavor-infused briny brew. Therefore, having the appropriate “sop” for this sauce, to me, is crucial to their enjoyment. A freshly baked baguette is a given. But I often serve steamed mussels, and their sauce on a bed of freshly cooked linguini. A dish … Full recipe post
Baked (or grilled) Oysters with Romano and Creole Sauce
How do I love thee, dear oysters? Let me count the ways. I love thee on the half shell with freshly grated horseradish, smoked over burning embers, baked on a bed of garlicky spinach, stewed in a broth, pan-fried in cornmeal or tempura. (And those are just the starters.) No doubt, I’m an oyster fan … Full recipe post
Tempura Oysters with Asian Dipping Sauce
If I’m incarcerated, for whatever reason, and am granted one last dinner, every course would include oysters — appetizers to desserts. Perhaps not dessert, but certainly Grilled (or baked) Oysters with Romano and Creole Sauce and Oyster Stew. This is a recipe my brother shared with me; I made it for the first time, and … Full recipe post
