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The Music:Itaipu by Philip Glass
Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, conductor
Orange Mountain Music 63
The Recipe:Before he became Philip Glass, the Famous Composer, Phil used to make ends meet by hacking a cab around Manhattan.
So this American classic comes to us from one of New York's master chefs, Charlie Palmer. Next time you're in the Big Apple you can sample Chef Palmer's work at such restaurants as Aureole, Astra, or Metrazur.
In the meantime, we present his strategy for the perfect pot roast. Get the recipe by clicking here.
The Music:Symphony No. 4 by Malcolm Arnold
National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland,
Andrew Penny, conductor
Naxos 8.553739
The Recipe:This strikes me as sort of a fish hash, and according to the BBC Good Food website, Kedgeree is:
"The perfect breakfast if you've overindulged the night before - warm and comforting with a strong yet soothing seafood flavour."
You can start adapting it to your own palette by clicking here.
This week's recipes are underwritten by the Grosse Pointe Fresh Farms Market
The Music:Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551, "Jupiter,"
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
English Baroque Soloists,
John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Soli Deo Gloria 711
The Recipe:Something light, something tasty (of course), and very popular:
"The cookies are absolutely outstanding. I have been making them since the recipe was published, and always get requests to make, and even sell them... they are extremely tender, and freezable too. you must try it."
See what all the buzz is about by clicking here.
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The Music:
Tales of Beatrix Potter by John Lanchberry
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Lanchberry, conductor
EMI 106 548
The Recipe:
We are told that this simple and fun recipe evokes images of "Mrs. Rabbit making Baked Eggs for supper for Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter."
More importantly, the folks at Healthy Living tell us,
"Rich in omega-3 oils and calcium, eggs baked with cheese in muffin tins end up the perfect shape to serve on a crumpet or bagel. A light supper or a nourishing brunch, this charming dish is the perfect nursery food: comforting, simple to make, and nutritious."
Check it out by clicking here.
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The Music:
Symphony No. 7 by Malcolm Arnold
National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland,
Andrew Penny, conductor
Naxos 8.552001
The Recipe:
Time for an exotic dessert.
This is one of those concoctions that answers the question, "what can you do with some French bread, a bag of chocolate chips and a leftover pint of Guinness?"
OK, so maybe you weren't looking for an answer to that question, but still I'll bet you're just a little intrigued, no? Satisfy that curiosity by clicking here.
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The Music:
Piano Concerto by Carlos Chavez
Jorge Federico Osorio, piano; Mexico Nation Symphony,
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Cedille 140
The Recipe:
Oh, here's one I can't wait to try. I love quesadillas. I love pizza. What a brilliant idea to combine the two.
Get started on your own masterpiece by clicking here.
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The Music:
Symphony No. 5 by Sir Arnold Bax
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley, conductor
Chandos 10122
The Recipe:Yes, we know the correct term for these tasty medallions of tuber goodness is "boxty" but in honor of Sir Arnold we've taken a wee bit of artistic license.
This recipe could provide a splendid accompaniment to your Sunday brunch, next to your scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and bottomless mimosas. Give it a try by clicking here.
The Music:
Concerto Symphonique No. 5 in C minor, Op. 123
by Henry Litolff
Peter Donohoe, piano; BBC Scottish Symphony,
Andrew Litton, conductor
Hyperion 67210
The Recipe:
Mr. Litolff spent significant time all over Europe, so we had many opportunities from which to choose today's recipe.
Ultimately we settled on this delicious kirsch soufflé, which looks as elegant to the eye as Henry's music sounds to the ear.
Get the complete lowdown by clicking here.
The Music:
Vespers, All-Night Vigil, Op. 37 (complete),
by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Latvian Radio Choir, Sigvards Klava, conductor
Ondine 1206
The Recipe:This will look familiar to anyone exposed to the cuisine of Central Europe. As described on the epicurious.com website:
"A cross between brioche and challah, this bread (called kulich) is a lightly sweetened, egg-glazed cylinder, often baked in a coffee can to make a tall loaf.
"The kulich would sit proudly in the center of the family Easter basket, surrounded by meats, cheeses, butter, and eggs. It's a central part of the Easter meal, served with sweet paskha cheese or unsalted butter."
To get your own home-baked loaf started, click here.
The Music:Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major,
Op. 77, by Johannes Brahms
Kyung Wha Chung, violin; Vienna Philharmonic,
Sir Simon Rattle, conductor
EMI 557 165
The Recipe:Brahms hailed from Hamburg, a bustling seaport with a hearty cuisine.
This classic German dish features flavorful smoked pork chops (or loin) on a bed of sauerkraut and sliced apples, and has satisfied many an appetite, on both sides of the Atlantic.
It's easy too. Just assemble the ingredients, pop into the oven for an hour or so, and wait for the compliments.
Get the details by clicking here.
The Music:Piano Quintet in A major, "The Trout,"
by Franz Schubert
Emanuel Ax, piano; John Dalley, violin;
Michael Tree, viola; David Soyer, cello;
Julius Levine, bass
RCA 63589
The Recipe:You know for a second there, just to shake things up a bit, I was going to go with meatloaf.
Then I came across this expertly seasoned recipe for trout cooked in a dry Riesling and I was hooked (so to speak). The reviews are glowing, too:
"Wow this was good, and so easy too!" ... "The sauce was just incredible - and I didn't even have all the ingredients." ... "Delightful - will definitely make this again. Our new most favorite trout recipe."
So land that fresh catch, and start cookin' by clicking here.
The Music:
Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, by Antonin Dvorak
Jacqueline du Pre, cello; Chicago Symphony
Daniel Barenboim, conductor
EMI 562 805
The Recipe:
Just imagining these beautiful stuffed peppers coming out of the oven can get your juices flowing.
The Czech twist here is a piquant sour cream tomato sauce to finish them off.
Get all the particulars by clicking here.
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