Symphony No. 3, "A Pastoral Symphony,"
by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult, conductor
EMI 573924
Cottage Pie is one of my favorite comfort foods, and as epicurious.com points out,"This satisfying British staple is an excellent use for leftover mashed potatoes."
Get the recipe by clicking here.
Bon appetit and thanks for listening.
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Symphony in G minor, by Ernest John Moeran
Ulster Orchestra, Vernon Handley, conductor
Chandos 10169
The Recipe:For many around here, you can't go wrong with a sentence that includes the words "beef," "Guinness" and "pie." See what it takes to make your own by clicking here.
Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.
Symphony No. 3 in D minor by Anton Bruckner; Bavarian Radio Symphony, Eugen Jochum, conductor; Deutsche Grammophon 469810The Recipe:
Remember that wine ad that vowed they would sell no wine before its time? Well, Anton Bruckner is one of those composers who takes his time to say what he wants to say. So what better accompaniment than a good German slow-cooker recipe?
Says Diane,
"Pork loin becomes tender and delicious cooked slowly with sauerkraut and caraway seeds. This gets raves from my German father. My Irish husband loves it too!"
You can try it yourself by clicking here.
Symphony No. 4 in F major, Op. 31,
by Charles Villiers Stanford
Ulster Orchestra, Vernon Handley, conductor
Chandos 9279
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."
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Today on The Well-Tempered Wireless we were pleased to welcome Detroit News Restaurant Critic Molly Abraham to our studios to help entice listeners to become donors to our annual Spring Membership Drive.Glass Harmonica Quartet in C by Johann Gottlieb Naumann
Bruno Hoffmann, glass harmonica, et al.
Vox 8174
I'll bet you've heard of a lot of quartets, but not too many with a glass harmonica.Similarly, while you may be familiar with various chowders, it's not often you encounter a sausage chowder. Until today.
Add this hearty dish to your menu by clicking here.
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1947, Suite for Orchestra, by Anthony Hopkins
City of Birmingham Symphony, Michael Seal, conductor
Classic FM 22
Today's musical selection was inspired by the composer's childhood in Wales.So is this recipe.
Cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard and beer; what a symphony of flavors! You can get it going by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 55, "Eroica"
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, David Zinman, conductor
Arte Nova 59214
In looking for an appropriate hook for today's recipe, we thought (briefly) of Napoleons, but that didn't feel quite right. I mean, why bring it up?So here's a simple but appealing (and "heroic") recipe for a chicken hero. The Bartlett pear slices add a nice touch of sweetness to this concoction, too.
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Harmoniemesse, Hob.XXII:14, by Franz Joseph Haydn
Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists,
John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Philips 475 101
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking what does a Burning Love Chocolate Cream Cake have to do with an Austrian composer's setting of the mass?Well, aside from that never proven Elvis sighting in Salzburg, chocolate is a vital component in any number of Austrian baked delicacies, which is close enough for us.
This particular concoction is topped off with a lovely whipped cocoa cream frosting, which was literally the, uh, frosting on the cake (so to speak).
So get started on your hunka hunka Burning Love Cake by clicking here.
Selections from Les fêtes d'Hébé, by Jean-Philippe Rameau
Ambrosian Singers; English Chamber Orchestra,
Raymond Leppard, conductor
EMI 565732
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.
Requiem, Op. 48, by Gabriel Faure
Kiri Te Kanawa, soprano; Sherrill Milnes, baritone;
Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Chorus,
Charles Dutoit, conductor
London 421 440
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.
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"Coronation" Mass in C major, K. 317,
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Choir of King's College, Cambridge;
English Chamber Orchestra,
Stephen Cleobury, conductor
London 455 032
This refreshing concoction was first presented at the coronation banquet to celebrate the newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Allrecipes.com describes it as,"A creamy chicken and mango dish with a spicy curried mayonnaise dressing, ... something fresh and different that always brings interest and recipe requests."
Now all you have to do to eat like a Queen is click here.
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The Fairy's Kiss by Igor Stravinsky
Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 8360
No getting around it, grilling season is here. And today we present a clever entree that is sure to get your guests talking.The fact that it's healthy and easy doesn't hurt either.
These are individual servings of grilled boneless chicken breast, with assorted vegetables and seasonings, in a whimsical kiss-shaped tent of aluminum foil.
You can be the talk of the neighborhood by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, "Pastorale,"
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,
Herbert von Karajan, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon 429 036
The Recipe:Nothing like a brisk walk in the country to work up an appetite, and a savory serving of this Rustic Garlic Chicken may be just the thing to cap it off.
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Symphony No. 1 in B-flat, Op. 38, "Spring,"
by Robert Schumann
Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell, conductor
Sony 62349
They say it was the Italians who taught the French how to cook. It may be an apocryphal story, but there's no denying the wonderful dishes that grace many an Italian table.And if you're looking for something enticing to do with your vegetables, perhaps this Pasta Primavera recipe will do the trick. The colors are gorgeous, too.
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