Harmoniemesse, Hob.XXII:14, by Franz Joseph Haydn
Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists,
John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Philips 475 101
What could be more festive than some nuts, chocolate and sugar jazzed up with a shot of rum?
This Austrian treat is a popular holiday confection, and it's easy to make, too.
Check it out by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 5 in E flat, Op. 82,
by Jean Sibelius
Gothenburg Symphony,
Neeme Jarvi, conductor
BIS 222
Here's another possibility for your holiday table. It comes to us from epicurious.com, and is described as
"A soft, slightly sweet bread, made with plenty of butter, which results in tender pieces that can be pulled apart, bite by bite. A hint of cardamom and a handful of plump raisins make it a special treat for teatime."
Get the recipe by clicking here.
Hyvää ruokahalua, and thanks for listening.
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The Quest by Sir William Walton
London Philharmonic, Bryden Thomson, conductor
Chandos 8871
Several things attracted us to this recipe; it comes from Sir William Walton's stomping grounds, it's appropriate for the Easter season and it has a cool name.
According to the Cookit! website:"Goosnargh Cakes originated in the village of that name and are more like biscuits than cakes. They were flavoured with caraway seeds or coriander and were traditionally sold at Easter and Whitsun."
Get the recipe by clicking here.
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Images for Orchestra by Claude Debussy
Boston Symphony Orchestra,
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon B0000549
This is one of those recipes that prompts your guests to ask, "Wow, this stuff is terrific; where did you get it?" Which is when you floor them by modestly admitting you made it yourself.
Here's how they describe it on the About.com website:"Tapenade, a complexly flavored but easily prepared olive spread, is a staple of Provence, in the South of France. Accent sandwiches, mix it into a cheese ball, or serve it with croutons and crudités for a lovely, elegant appetizer."
Let the magic begin by clicking here.
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Concerto for Orchestra by Bela Bartok
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi, conductor
Telarc 80618
To celebrate the 129th anniversary of Bela's birth, we offer this authentic Hungarian treat from epicurious.com:
"This is a taste of prewar Hungary, from the family repertoire of my dear friend, Judy Abrams, gifted teacher and poet. Based on ground walnuts and leavened only with eggs, this light, fudge-luscious cake has not a jot of butter or flour, making it Passover-perfect for meat or dairy meals."
Get this party started by clicking here.
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Symphony No 5 in B flat, Op 100, by Sergei Prokofiev
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi, conductor
Telarc 80683
For some, a big, steaming pot of piquant chili can be a meal. In Cincinnati, the chili itself is just the beginning.
John Mitzewich, writing for the About.com food & drink pages, elaborates:"The inventor's Greek roots can clearly be seen in the unique blend of spices. The secrets to this recipe are the long slow cooking, as well as the overnight refrigeration, which allow for all the excess fat to be removed. I've also included the five 'ways' for ordering this wonderfully different chili, which is usually served over spaghetti."
Get in on the fun by clicking here.
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The Protecting Veil for Cello and Strings
by John Tavener
France Springuel, cello;
I Fiamminghi, The Orchestra of Flanders,
Rudolf Werthen, conductor
Telarc 80487
The Recipe:As described on the AllRecipes website,
"These scrumptious scones will make you feel like you're Queen for a day! The chocolate chips make them very tasty but the orange juice makes them special. Serve with clotted cream or lemon curd."
Check out the details by clicking here.
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The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky
Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Igor Stravinsky, conductor
Sony 87990
How about a nice, fresh Spring salad to welcome the long-awaited vernal equinox? We found this dish on the allrecipes website, where a contributor with the handle "Tozenuf" tells us it's a real crowd pleaser:
"Someone brought this salad to a pot luck dinner and I had to have the recipe. I have made it many, many times since then and I have been asked for the recipe every time I bring it somewhere. It is also a great way to get kids to eat spinach!"
Throw yourself a Spring fling, by clicking here.
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Le Coq d'Or Suite by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Yevgeni Svetlanov, USSR State Symphony
Moscow Studio Archives 20022
"Le Coq d'Or" translates to "The Golden Cockerel," but since roosters can be a bit tough, we decided to go with "Le Poulet d'Or," or the Golden Chicken, and a crunchy one at that.
“I love this recipe for its great flavor, speed and utter simplicity,” writes Tracy Reedy from Dublin, Ohio, ”not to mention the wonderful moistness of the chicken!”
And just think, you can serve it tonight, if you just click here.
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An Irish Symphony by Sir Hamilton Harty
Ulster Orchestra, Bryden Thomson, conductor
Chandos 10194
This is one of those dishes that has three of our all-time favorite ingredients: beef, Guinness and pie.
And if you're feeling really ambitious, the good folks at epicurious.com have put together a complete St. Patrick's Day dinner party menu, which adds Irish Cheddar and Stout Fondue, Baked Cabbage with Bacon, Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cake, and to cap it all off of course, Irish Coffee.
To get a look at the recipe for Beef & Guinness Pie, just click here.
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Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30, by Richard Strauss
Dresden State Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe, conductor
EMI 574756
Here's a nice side dish to go with the Rheinisher Saurbraten recipe we featured last month. It's recommended that you cook the potatoes a day before you sautee them, so they'll be less likely to break down into mashed spuds.
To get the plan, just click here, and thanks for listening.
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Symphony no. 6 in F major "Pastorale," Op. 68,
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell, conductor
Sony 89838
Today's recipe comes to us from Heidi Swanson's award-winning blog 101 Cookbooks. As recounted by Heidi,
"I sliced a moon-shaped cabbage into thin ribbons and cooked it down in a simple pot of sauteed potatoes, onions, garlic and flavorful broth. Each bowl was finished with a generous drizzle of great olive oil and a dusting of shredded cheese."
Get the complete recipe from her blog by clicking here.
Guten appetit, and thanks for listening.
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Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Lorin Maazel, conductor
Sony 52491
From the vegetarian website Wasatchveg.com:
"Exercise is something we all could use, and it can feel less like exercise when hiking the terrain of the prodigious Grand Canyon. At its deepest, the Grand Canyon is 6,000 vertical feet from rim to river and in some places rim to rim is as much as 18 miles across."Don’t forget to take plenty of water for hydration and snacks to keep your body energized with enough nutrients and calories. A recommended and enjoyable snack to take with you on your summertime adventures is the Trail mix cookie. A friend of mine gave me a fantastic recipe for this delicious snack. With the recipe she sent me this note:
"'A while ago, my parents were talking about some of their adventures when they lived in the Grand Canyon, and (being the foodie I am) I was particularly attracted to their mention of trail mix cookies. They were not only a delicious dessert, but were healthy enough to be eaten as snacks on hikes!'"
So let's hit the trail. You'll find this recipe by clicking here.
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Symphonie Espagnole for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 21,
by Eduard Lalo
Itzhak Perlman, violin; Orchestre de Paris,
Daniel Barenboim, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon 445 549
Paella is one of those dishes that has endless variations, depending on the cook and whatever's on hand. This version comes from the Spain-recipes.com website, and they describe today's recipe as follows:"An efficient and delicious way to feed a hungry family, this paella relies on condensed soup for its creamy flavor. The chicken and shrimp contrast nicely with the sweet bell peppers, and the delicately balanced herbs ensure that this paella will become an easy family favorite."
Be a hero. Check out paella by clicking here.
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Violin Concerto No. 1 in D, Op. 6, by Nicolo Paganini
Itzhak Perlman, violin; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Lawrence Foster, conductor
EMI 562594
One of the many great cooking shows on PBS' Create Channel is Lidia's Italy, seen in the Detroit area on Channel 56.3, Saturday afternoons.
Here from Lidia's recipe box are her Funghi Ripieni, a scumptious stuffed mushroom appetizer to go with Paganini's (or anyone else's) concerto. Get all the details by clicking here.
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Three Essays for Orchestra by Samuel Barber
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 9053
It was 100 years ago today that Samuel Barber was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, so we went there (in a virtual sense) to find today's recipe.
Think of this as a warm, healthy version of that toasted almond you used to get from the ice cream truck.
On second thought, maybe we should just stick with the idea that here's a fine way to get your Omega-3s in a reasonably healthy (and delicious) main course.
Get the lowdown by clicking here.
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Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat, K. 595,
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mitsuko Uchida, piano; English Chamber Orchestra,
Jeffrey Tate, conductor
Philips 438207
Today we honor one of the finest Mozart pianists on the globe, Mitsuko Uchida, with a Japanese recipe that calls for Tilapia, though any firm white fish will do.
SarasotaCook on the RecipeZaar website describes our entree:
"Easy, inexpensive, great flavor and completely different. I love this dish and it is so easy and a one pot wonder. Serve with a light salad with a sesame dressing, some shredded carrots, zucchini, red onion, cucumber and water chestnuts for a great side, and that is all you need."
So try something different, just by clicking here.
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Enigma Variations, Op 36, by Sir Edward Elgar
London Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux, conductor
London 452 303
What's the surprise ingredient? That's a picture of it to the right. One plucky baker had great success with this recipe:
"I used this for a bake off at our Farmers Market and nobody could guess what the surprise was, but I won 1st place, so guess I fooled everyone."
Give up? The enigmatic ingredient is three tablespoons of red cinnamon candies. Hey, give it a try; it sure beats "mystery meat."
Get all the particulars by clicking here.
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The Four Seasons, Op. 8, by Antonio Vivaldi
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin; Trondheim Soloists
Deutsche Grammophon 289 463 259
As one of the most beloved classical composers of all time turns the big three-three-two today, we offer an appropriately festive Italian confection: Tiramisu Cake. And it's easy to make, too.
As described by Bettina on the allrecipes.com website:"Fancy taste without all the work. This cake is wonderful for a get together or just a special occasion at home."
It's also just the thing to celebrate a 332nd birthday. Just click here, and light the candles.
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Symphony No. 1 in g, Op. 13 "Winter Dreams,"
by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
London Symphony Orchestra, Igor Markevitch, conductor
Philips 446148
Start out with a nice butternut squash, peeled and chopped.
Add some cider, cinnamon, miscellaneous chopped vegetables and a few other choice ingredients and you've got a powerful antidote to the winter blahs.
To see all the particulars, click here.
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Symphony No 2 in B minor, Op 16, "Four Temperaments,"
by Carl Nielsen
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
CBS 44934
It gets a bit nippy up there in Scandinavia, so when it comes to pulling together a warm bowl of soup to ward off the chill, they don't fool around. Leave it to the Danes to marry the effervescence of champagne with the pungency of onions.
Some Camembert and a cup of port wine doesn't hurt this concoction, either. Get the complete lowdown by clicking here.
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Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, by Frederic Chopin
Alexis Weissenberg, piano; Paris Conservatory Orchestra,
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, conductor
EMI 769 036
In honor of Frederic Chopin's birthday, we present this recipe for a Birthday Babka. It would also be appropriate for your Easter table, so this is a good excuse to get some practice in before you serve it to company.
You'll find the recipe by clicking here.
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