Sherill Milnes, baritone;
Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus,
Sir Alexander Gibson, conductor
Chandos 241-10
Here comes a simple but hearty dish from Sir William's Lancashire stomping grounds.Lamb is a traditional ingredient, but leftover roast beef works well, too. And particularly during the frosty nights ahead, this could be just the thing to ward off a wintry chill.
Start the ball roling by clicking here.
Pope Marcellus Mass, by Pierluigi Palestrina
Tallis Scholars, directed by Peter Philips
Philips 462 862
It occurred to us you might be ready for something a bit different, hence today's vegetarian recipe for Polenta Lasagna from Cooking Light.This recipe uses polenta instead of the traditional lasagna pasta as well as several other smart substitutions so you can have all the fun without the guilt.
Get it started by clicking here.
Buon appetito, and thanks for listening.
Mass for Six Voices, "In illo Tempore,"
by Claudio Monteverdi
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers, director
Helios 55145
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.
Americana Symphony by Mark O'Connor
Baltimore Symphony, Marin Alsop, conductor
OMAC 12
One more dessert suggestion before Thanksgiving, and we were tipped off to this one by listener and former colleague Elizabeth Weigandt.The name alone can get your juices flowing. And if you're tired of pumpkin, you'll see how easily this basic recipe can be modified into a pineapple or banana or peanut butter gooey cake.
Get things going by clicking here, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from WRCJ.
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The Prince of the Pagodas Suite, Op. 57, by Benjamin Britten
BBC Symphony, Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Chandos 10111
Time to freshen the old Thanksgiving dessert table? How about Pilgrim Pies? Here's how Family Fun Magazine describes them:"If you think good old whoopie pies just can't be improved upon, just wait until you try these: pumpkin cookies filled with fluffy cream cheese frosting. They're guaranteed to be a popular new addition to your standard Thanksgiving dessert offerings."
Works for me. Get the scoop by clicking here.
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The Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell
Le Concert des Nations, Jordi Savall, conductor
Auvidis 8583
To accompany Purcell's Fairy Queen we suggest these delectable Pixie confections.
See all the magic words by clicking here.
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Piano Concerto No. 3 in E flat by John Field
Miceal O'Rourke, piano; London Mozart Players,
Mathias Bamert, conductor
Chandos 9495
This is simply a Gaelic version of potato pancakes, and no self-respecting Irish cook would be left without a good boxty recipe in their repertoire.
Try this one by clicking here.
Ith do ler, and thanks for listening.
Symphonia Serena by Paul Hindemith
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra,
Herbert Blomstedt, conductor
Decca 475 264
With the holiday season looming, there's a very good chance there are two things you'll soon have in your household. One is sweet potatoes; the other is stress.
And if that's true, today's recipe could come in handy, because it uses the former, along with some special herbs, to reduce the latter.
See for yourself by clicking here.
Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19,
by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Truls Mork, cello;
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Virgin 545 119
This is the kind of thing you can throw together on short notice. As described on the RecipeZaar website,
"This is wonderful when you have family that is always late. You can put almost anything you have in your kitchen in it and it will still come out okay."
Of course they haven't seen what I have in my kitchen, but never mind that.
Get the lowdown by clicking here.
Symphony No. 3 by Aaron Copland
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 9474
Ebinger's was a legendary bakery in Brooklyn that, according to recipelink.com, was"renowned for the purity of its ingredients, the sparkling cleanliness of its stores, and the deep chocolatiness of this cake. Even though the last Ebinger's finally closed in 1972, some devotees kept Blackout Cakes in their freezers for years afterward."
But you can make a fresh one of your own by clicking here.
Missa in Tempore Belli in C, "Paukenmesse,"
by Franz Joseph Haydn
Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists,
John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Philips 475 101
It's a Veteran's Day tradition here at WRCJ to present this recipe from our senior consulting engineer, who, as CPO Stephen Johnson, served aboard the USS Iowa (BB-61).
The first time we offered it, we were, much to our surprise, inundated with inquiries from veterans who actually like "S.O.S." as it's sometimes referred to in the service.
CPO Johnson’s Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 package dried beef (2.5-ounce), chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash cayenne pepper
Buttered toast points, or English muffins
In skillet, sauté mushrooms in butter till tender. Add beef and cook until heated through.
Stir flour into mixture; add milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
Spoon over toast.
Anchor’s aweigh, and thanks for listening!
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Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23,
by Peter Ilyich Tchaikowsky
Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano; London Symphony,
Lorin Maazel, conductor
London 417750
As described on epicurious.com,"In the remote mountains of Georgia, the star ingredient of this bread called khachapuri—akin to pizza—is the firm but creamy salted cow's-milk cheese called sulguni. A blend of Havarti and mozzarella will give you a similar velvety texture."
Looks delicious. Try it out yourself by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 2, "The Age of Anxiety," by Leonard Bernstein
Marc Andre Hamelin, conductor; The Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, conductor
Hyperion 67170
Carrot and Parsnip Soup, from getanxietyhelp.com, where they tell us,"This super anti anxiety soup is jam packed full of goodness to boost your immune system, provide antioxidant protection and boost your mood.
"The active ingredients to do this are: Onion - a natural antibiotic, Celery which is a traditional soother, Parsnip which releases energy slowly to prevent mood swings, Carrots which lower your blood cholesterol, Thyme is a natural antiseptic, Parsley gives antioxidant protection and Black pepper which can increase the absorption of vitamin B."
Get the specifics by clicking here.
Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.
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Original Score from David Lean'sThe Recipe:
Oliver Twist by Arnold Bax
BBC Philharmonic,
Rumon Gamba, conductor
Chandos 10126
Who can forget it:
"Please Sir, I want more."
Well that's what your guests will be saying after they've tried this excellent English plum pudding, brought to the table in a glorious flaming halo of cognac sauce.
Get the process started by clicking here.
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Piano Concerto No. 2 by William Alwyn
Howard Shelley, piano; London Symphony,
Richard Hickox, conductor
Chandos 9935
Think good English bread pudding, dotted with golden raisins that have been soaked overnight in rum.Now think of it in a nice flaky pie crust, still warm from the oven.
Finally, imagine it on a plate, garnished with some fresh fruit, next to a fresh cup of your favorite brewed beverage.
Think that'll work? Then let's get cracking, by clicking here.
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The famed English horn solo from Dvorak's New World SymphonySymphony No 9 in e, Op 95 "From the New World"
by Antonin Dvorak
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,
Rafael Kubelik, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon 463 148
Picture this: succulent chops resting on a bed of sauerkraut, their flavorful juices mingling with the applesauce, ginger and diced onion of your bechamel sauce.
Sound good?
You can turn this picture into reality by clicking here.
Magnificat, by John Rutter
Patricia Forbes, soprano; Cambridge Singers;
City of London Sinfonietta, John Rutter, conductor
Collegium 504
I suppose you could make a case that almost any cookie could fall into the category of "comfort food." But there is something special about the texture and buttery flavor of shortbread that takes you back to a simpler time and place.
Home made shortbread is even better and this recipe is simple, takes only a few ingredients and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. You can get the happiness rolling by clicking here.
Nelson Mass by Franz Joseph Haydn
English Baroque Soloists and Monteverdi Choir,
John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Philips 475 101
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.
Ocean's Kingdom by Paul McCartney
London Classical Orchestra, John Wilson, conductor
MPL 1
Given the subject of Sir Paul's latest we had to go with an offering from his "Ocean's Kingdom."The original version of this recipe calls for a Cajun-spiced ham known as tasso, but you can substitute Andouille sausage just as well.
Flavored with beer and topped with an egg, this could be just the thing to put the zing back into your breakfast routine. Get the plan by clicking here.
