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The Music: Pulcinella, complete ballet, by Igor Stravinsky
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, conductor
CSO 901918
The Recipe:For our last recipe of the season, and to celebrate Stravinsky's birthday, we wanted something special. Pulcinella takes its cues from the Italian Commedia del'Arte tradition, so we offer this variant of a delectably decadent dessert.
From the picture you can see these are not your ordinary cannoli. But they sure are good.
The recipe comes from Lidia's Italy, one of the many how-to shows on Create TV, which can be seen in the Detroit area on Channel 56.3.
Get the details by clicking here.
This week's recipes are underwritten by the Grosse Pointe Fresh Farms Market
The Music:Symphony No. 3 in A minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff
St. Louis Symphony, Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Vox 5034
The Recipe:
Here's something that might be just the thing for your next brunch. And what is a St. Looey Gooey cake? Well, according to cakespy.com:
"It seems that the most important aspects are a bottom layer of buttery yellow cake and a and a top layer of...well, gooiness: but depending on who you ask, the top layer will consist of either egg and cream cheese, or butter and sugar. But in general, it is served as a coffee cake and not as a dessert cake."
So let's get gooey by clicking here.
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The Music:Cello Concerto, Op. 36, by Edvard Grieg
Raphael Wallfisch, cello; London Philharmonic,
Vernon Handley, conductor
ASV 1176
The Recipe:This is a very attractive and delicious warm-weather entree that's gotten rave reviews, like this one:
"You will not believe how easy this is to make! It makes a very elegant starter, it’s easy to cook for a crowd and ahead of time, and believe it or not, it is fully South Beach Diet low carb compliant."
Get on board by clicking here.
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The Music:String Quartet No. 11 in C major, Op. 61,
by Antonin Dvorak
Prague String Quartet
Deutsche Grammophon 463 165
The Recipe:It seems every European cuisine has a version of these beauties. In my old Polish neighborhood we called them pierogies. The Czechs call them knedliky, and they're delicious too:
"This was my grandmother's recipe and it has remained a family favorite. It should be served with roast pork, sauerkraut and a nice glass of beer."
Who are we to argue?
You can check out the recipe by clicking here.
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The Music:Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 10, by Antonin Dvorak
Berlin Philharmonic, Rafael Kubelik, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon 463 158
The Recipe:One thing that caught our eye immediately was the phrase,
"Bramboracky are traditional pan-fried potato pancakes best accompanied by beer."
Oh, please do tell us more, Sonya:
"This is a recipe that my Czech boyfriend and I have fun with often. Potato pancakes are commonly associated with traditional Czech, Ukrainian, Yiddish, German, Hungarian and Polish cuisines, although other cuisines (including those of India and Korea) also have similar potato pancakes."
Have some fun of your own by clicking here.
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The Music:String Quintet in E flat, Op. 97,
by Antonin Dvorak
Pacifica Quartet Plus One
Cedille 059
The Recipe:The secret to this recipe is the same as with any recipe: get the best stuff. As described on the CzechTourism.com website:
"The success of this quintessentially Czech dish depends not so much on the cook's skill as on the quality of the pork. It should be well marbled, not lean; this will result in a succulent, moist roast. The dumplings and cabbage are the perfect accompaniment, though mashed potatoes would do as a substitute. Beer is a must with this meal."
Incidentally, Dvorak's Dad was a butcher, so he'd be quite familiar with the impact quality ingredients have on the success of a meal.
Get started on your own masterpiece by clicking here.
The Music:The Firebird, by Igor Stravinsky
Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Igor Stravinsky, conductor
Sony 87990
The Recipe:Sometimes it gets tricky trying to find a recipe that goes with a particular piece of music.
Truth be told, sometimes, we just give up, but not today.
Firebird = Cajun Chicken, from allrecipes.com. Click here for the recipe.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
The Music:Symphony No. 2 in C, Op. 61, by Robert Schumann
Academy of St. Martin-In-The-Fields,
Neville Marriner, conductor
Brilliant 99950
The Recipe:One of the most beautiful areas of Germany is the Rhine Valley, a region with which Robert Schumann (and Clara, of course) would have been quite familiar. Today's sweet offering comes from that scenic region.
To see the recipe for the Rhineland Apple Tart, just click here.
The Music:Symphony No. 2 by George Chadwick
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos CHAN 9334
The Recipe:
Imagine this: a fragrant pan of home-made brownies, hot out of the oven, brimming with the promise of culinary ecstasy in the near future.
Talk about the thrill of anticipation!
Well, if you click here, you won't have to settle for just a mental picture of these beauties.
The Music:Suite No. 1 for Orchestra by Bela Bartok
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Antal Dorati, conductor
London 448 276
The Recipe:Stuffed peppers are a sure-fire hit with just about everybody.
What makes this version Hungarian is a good paprika and the ever-present (optional) sour cream.
This recipe is also easily adaptable for vegetarian tastes, by substituting chopped mushrooms and/or bulgur wheat for the ground beef.
You'll find the recipe by clicking here.
The Music:Pagan Symphony by Sir Granville Bantock
Royal Philharmonic, Vernon Handley, conductor
Hyperion 66630
The Recipe:Here's what cought our attention on the epicurious website:
"This cake was inspired by Devil Dogs, the bone-shaped chocolate cakes with irresistible white goo sandwiched between their layers."
Irresistible goo? Really? Oh yeah, let's check that one out, by clicking here.
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The Music:Enigma Variations, Op. 36, by Sir Edward Elgar
London Philharmonic, Leonard Slatkin, conductor
RCA 68087
The Recipe:To accompany Sir Edward's famed Enigma Variations we offer Meatloaf Surprise.
OK, you're underwhelmed, but before you click off to someplace else, give it a chance. What you do is basically prepare a "normal" meatloaf, but instead of plopping it onto a dish in a mound, you prepare it like a jelly roll, with shredded hash browns seasoned with Parmesan as the surprise inside.
Astonish your friends by clicking here.
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The Music:Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in b, Op 115,
by Johannes Brahms
David Shifrin, clarinet; Emerson Quartet
Deutsche Grammophon 459641
The Recipe:It's just a few weeks to Father's Day, so here's one for Dad (even if he has to grill it up himself).
The flavors of a good German brew comingling with a Dusseldorf mustard are guaranteed to wake up those paternal taste buds; they'll also enhance your Brahms listening experience.
Start planning the party by clicking here.
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