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The Music:Requiem, Op. 48, by Gabriel Faure
Kiri Te Kanawa, soprano; Sherrill Milnes, baritone;
Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Chorus,
Charles Dutoit, conductor
London 421 440
The Recipe:So here's one of those recipes where, depending on your mood and level of expertise, you can experiment to suit your tastes (as well as what's on hand). It's also perfectly acceptable to use any number of shortcuts if the idea of making a pie pastry from scratch is just too formidable for the time being.
Most importantly, the result is an elegant offering to grace your table and amaze your guests.
Nobody has to know it was easy.
Get all the particulars by clicking here.
This week's recipes are underwritten by the Grosse Pointe Fresh Farms Market.
The Music:Concerto de Toronto by Leo Brouwer
John Williams, guitar; London Sinfonietta, Steven Mercurio, conductor
Sony 63173
The Recipe:Nanaimo, BC is a lovely town near Vancouver full of breathtaking views, friendly people and one fabulously decadent dessert. Here's how they talk about it on the Joy of Baking website:
"These no-bake, three layered bars are famous for a reason, they are delicious. They start with a crumb base, followed by a layer of light custard buttercream, and the crowning glory is a smooth and glossy layer of semi sweet chocolate."
How can you resist? Well, if you just click here you won't have to.
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The Music:Symphony No. 1 in D minor by Charles Ives
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 9053
The Recipe:I know today your thoughts are most likely looking ahead to the big day tomorrow, but come Friday there's a good chance you'll be faced with the perennial challenge of what to do with all that leftover poultry. Here's one possible solution from the Southern Food section of the about.com website:
"Serve this cobbler with cranberry sauce on the side and a tossed green salad or fresh sliced tomatoes, if desired. If you're short on time, top the filling with your favorite homemade or refrigerated biscuits just before baking."
For the rest of the story, just click here.
Happy Thanksgiving! And thanks for listening.
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The Music:Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety, by Leonard Bernstein
Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano; Ulster Orchestra,
Dmitry Sitkovetsky, conductor
Hyperion 67170
The Recipe:I promised you that today we'd find a dessert recipe for your holiday table and while searching for a suitable candidate, I happened upon this item from nprclassical.
Not only is it a nice way to cap off your Thanksgiving feast, for classical fans it comes from the kitchen of an American composer, Ned Rorem. To see his own recipe for this classic French baked cherry custard dish, just click here.
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The Music:Concierto Madrigal for Two Guitars and Orchestra
by Joaquin Rodrigo
Alfonso Moreno and Deborah Mariotti, guitars;
London Symphony, Enrique Batiz, conductor
EMI 767 435
The Recipe:Here's a tasty, easy and healthy recipe featuring roasted chicken breasts on a bed of garbanzo beans and tomatoes, seasoned with paprika, cumin and cilantro.
As described by one reviewer on the epicurious.com website:
"This is an outstanding recipe for many reasons. First, it come together in no time, and I generally have all of the ingredients on hand. Second, it is so colorful and healthy, it just looks so wonderful on the plate. Lastly, it tastes amazing! It is truly one of my favorite recipes. Try it! NOW!"
And you can do just that by clicking here.
This week's recipes are underwritten by the Bloomfield Hills Long Lake Market.
The Music:Piano Trio in E-flat, D. 929, by Franz Schubert
Beaux Arts Trio
Philips 438 700
The Recipe:In Austria they call these traditional holiday cookies "Vanille Kipferl," but whatever you call them, they're sure to be a hit. Here's what one reviewer had to say:
"I made these for the first time this year for part of my Christmas Cookie giveaway. They are delicious and so easy to make. Love the flavor. I used almonds and after baking and dusting with confectioner's sugar I dipped one end of the crescent in melted dark chocolate and put them on wax paper in the fridge until the chocolate set. I'm going to make another batch this evening for our house."
Start a batch of your own by clicking here.
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The Music:Goldberg Variations, BWV 998 (1955 recording)
Glenn Gould, piano
Sony 87703
The Music:OK, we'll admit it. The odds of Oscar-Grammy-Emmy-Tony winning artist Whoopi Goldberg being a distant relative of Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, the musician for whom Bach's variations are named, are pretty slim.
Nonetheless I couldn't resist the incongruity of the juxtaposition. And the more you look at it the less incongruous it becomes. I can easily picture Whoopi listening to Bach's variations (she probably already has this recording). And even if Johann never heard of barbecue ribs, I have no doubt he'd go for these as soon as he got a whiff.
And you can too, just by clicking here.
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The Music:Symphony No. 4 in G major by Gustav Mahler
Helmut Wittek, boy soprano; Concertgebouw Orchestra,
Leonard Bernstein, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon 423 607
The Recipe:Direct from the home of Amsterdam's Concertgebouw Orchestra, here's a zesty twist to your mashed potatoes. As described on the home cooking page of about.com,
"It may seem an unlikely combination, but mashed potatoes marry beautifully with sauerkraut and onions in this creamy side dish."
Come on, give it a try by clicking here.
Smakelijk eten, and thanks for listening.
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The Music:Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 43, "Divine Poem"
by Alexander Scriabin
Danish National Radio Symphony
Neeme Jarvi, conductor
The Recipe:We could have gone Russian for Scriabin or Estonian for Jarvi, but it's been a while since we've done anything Danish, hence today's offering.
It's elegant, good looking, easy to make, and most importantly, absolutely delicious. As if that weren't enough, chances are you've already got most of the stuff you need to make this Danish delight already in your pantry.
For the complete details, just click here.
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The Music:Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in C major, Op. 34,
by Johann Nepomuk Hummell
Howard Shelley, pianist and conductor,
London Mozart Players
Chandos 10216
The Recipe:It seems every European culture has their own version of these delectable ultra thin pancakes. Today's Hungarian version, in honor of Mr. Hummell, comes from allrecipes.com and is described by blogger michavissar:
"My Hungarian grandmother has made this for us ever since we were kids...maybe one of the tastiest things you'll ever eat! Make it for breakfast or dessert."
Or lunch, or dinner, or your midnight snack for that matter. Get all the particulars by clicking here.
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The Music:Symphony No. 3, Op. 38, Symphony of Sorrowful Songs,
by Henryk Gorecki
Dawn Upshaw, soprano; London Sinfonietta,
David Zinman, conductor
Nonesuch 79282
The Recipe:Are you a meat and potatoes person? Then this could be right up your alley. As described by D.J. Ness on the allrecipes website:
"...the beer broth is nothing short of amazing. I like to use whatever is in the fridge. Ales, lagers, and wheat brews work best. Did I mention this is an incredibly easy, one-pot dish that kids love? Hope you like it!"
Just remember, as with all recipes, to use the best quality ingredients you can find. Get the particulars by clicking here.
Smacznego, and thanks for listening.
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The Music:Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17, "Little Russian"
by Peter Ilyich Tchaikowsky
London Symphony Orchestra, Igor Markevitch, conductor
Philips 446 148
The Recipe:In Russia, tea is almost as big a deal as it is in Britain, and no self-respecting Russian tea party would be complete without these delectable sweet things.
Add a few tea sandwiches and a good brew and you're in business. You can find the recipe by clicking here, along with more links for teas and the history of the Russian tea tradition.
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The Music:Concerto for String Orchestra by Herbert Howells
City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox, conductor
Chandos 9161
The Recipe:Today's offering comes from Herbert Howells' old stomping grounds in Gloucestershire and is their version of Welsh rarebit. Here's how they describe it on the HistoricalFoods website:
"This traditional recipe for Gloucester Cheese and Ale is so simple I will leave it at only a few lines to speak for itself … cut some Gloucester cheese into thin flakes, without any rind. Put the flakes in a baking dish, and spread over some English mustard then cover with a good ale. Cook in a hot oven until tender and the cheese has dissolved. Get ready some thick slices of brown toast, pour over the toast some hot ale you have heated in a saucepan then tip over the melted cheese. The hotter it is served the better."
You can get the recipe by clicking here, but please, eat responsibly.
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The Music:Symphony No. 7 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.
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The Music:Jeanne's Fan
Philharmonia Orchestra, Geoffrey Simon, conductor
Chandos 10290
The Recipe:
Why serve cheesecake when you can have "Coeurs à la Crème?" Reminds me of some wag who commented that the French "have a different word for everything."
This is one of those recipes where a little extra fussing pays off in a very elegant individual dessert to cap off a fine meal.
For the complete lowdown, click here.
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The Music:Creation Mass by Franz Joseph Haydn
English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir,
John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Philips 475 101
The Recipe:We start with a squarish pasta known in Vienna as fleckerln. It's so popular there they even wrote songs about it.
Add some ham, breadcrumbs and of course cheese, and you're minutes away from enjoying a casserole full of European comfort food. Read all about it by clicking here.
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The Music:Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, "Organ,"
by Camille Saint-Saens
Marcel Dupre, organ; Detroit Symphony Orchestra,
Paul Paray, conductor
Mercury 475 6268
The Recipe:
This one comes from Jacques Pépin: Fast Food My Way on the Create TV service on Channel 56.3. This is a meaty stew that improves on the original version from the southwest of France by condensing a process that normally would take hours into just half an hour.
How does Jacques do it? Click here to find out.
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The Music:Images by Claude Debussy
Ulster Orchestra, Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor
Chandos 10144
The Recipe:
Are you a fan of Philly Cheese Steaks? Well, here's a Gallic version with nary a whiff of Cheez Whiz to be found.
Pretty radical, eh?
Never fear. Once your family's tried these, they'll never go back (well maybe not right away, at least). Check it out by clicking here.
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