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The Music:Excerpts from Peer Gynt, Op. 23, by Edvard Grieg
Ilse Hollweg, soprano; Beecham Choral Society
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Sir Thomas Beecham, conductor
EMI 566 966
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:Piano Concerto in G minor, Op. 33,
by Antonin Dvorak
Rustem Hayroudinoff, piano; BBC Philharmonic, Gianandrea Noseda, 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:
Symphony No. 3 by Carlos Chavez
London Symphony, Eduardo Mata, conductor
Vox 5061
The Recipe:
OK, so this is not exactly one of your lo-cal, lo-carb specials. But every once in a while you should be able to let yourself go, right?
Have a fling by clicking here.
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The Music:
Songs for Lada by Alla Borzova
MSU Children's Choir; Detroit Symphony,
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Naxos 8.559706
The Recipe:
Lada is the daughter of the composer (not the notorious Soviet-era automobile), and it's just possible that these Russian delicacies may have graced the Borzova breakfast table at some time.
Or maybe not.
Anyway, it's today's delectable recipe, and if you'd like to give it a whirl, just click here.
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The Music:
Schlagobers Suite, Op. 70 by Richard Strauss
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 9606
The Recipe:
The Viennese are justifiably well-known for their affection for confections. And today's namesake recipe goes with just about everything. As the website epicurious.com explains:
"Whipped cream is a very important ingredient in the daily life of a Viennese; a dab goes on top of coffee or tea, or alongside the afternoon snack, or, unsweetened, as a garnish for soup."
You can try it out yourself by clicking here.
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The Music:Kreisleriana, Op. 16, by Robert Schumann
Helene Grimaud, piano
Brilliant 92437
The Recipe:Funny how these things sneak up on you, but today is officially 202nd birthday of Robert Schumann, born on June 8, 1810, in Zwickau, Germany, the youngest of five children.
So why not bake a cake? Like this one from Lisa on the allrecipes.com website:
"This moist, flavorful cake was the traditional birthday cake at our house when I was growing up. Everyone requested it. I especially like the sweet coconut-pecan frosting."
You can find the recipe by clicking here.
The Music:Concerto for Violin No. 1 in D, Op. 6, by Nicolo Paganini
Hilary Hahn, violin; Swedish Radio Symphony, Eiji Oue, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon 7188
The Recipe:It's really interesting to see how much dishes can vary depending on the part of the country from which they originate. As explained on the Italian Chef Blog,
"There are several things that differentiate Lasagna Bolognese from the Southern Italian style Lasagna that is more familiar to Americans. The most noticeable differences are the use of Béchamel Sauce instead of ricotta cheese, and the absence of mozzarella–only Parmagianno-Reggiano cheese is sprinkled on each layer–which results in a more delicate lasagna."
So take a walk on the wild side, just by clicking here.
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The Music:
Suite from the ballet Sylvia by Leo Delibes
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, Martin West, conductor
Reference 125
The Recipe:
The Sylvia in Delibes' ballet is a nymph who is fiercely loyal to Diana, the goddess of the hunt. Hence today's recipe, named after the aforementioned huntress.
In a fancy-shmancy restaurant this would be served with the fumes from the warmed brandy ignited to produce an impressive blue flame.
You don't have to indulge in the pyrotechnics, but whether or not you decide to set it off, this dish makes for a hearty and very elegant dining experience.
Get the ball rolling by clicking here.
The Music:Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, by Antonin Dvorak
Janos Starker, cello; St. Louis Symphony,
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
RCA 60717
The Recipe:
We wanted something special to to wrap up the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, and this should do it.
Chocolate, peanut butter, whipping cream, how can you lose? And this elegant terrine makes an impressive finale to any special occasion.
As one reviewer gushed,
"Easy, delicious and impressive, this terrine was a crowd-pleaser at an elegant dessert party. ... Can't wait to make this again!"
Get the lowdown by clicking here.
The Music:Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131,
by Sergei Prokofiev
London Symphony, Andre Previn, conductor
EMI 565 181
The Recipe:We were going to forego the Royal Jubilee bandwagon, but darn it all, she's the Queen, for gosh sakes, and we couldn't resist.
So here's a suitably festive English concoction for whatever occasion you'd like to celebrate. Raspberries, blackberries, almonds, a dash of sherry and a splash of cognac.
How can you go wrong?
Start the party by clicking here.
The Music:Piano Quintet in A, Op. 81, by Antonin Dvorak
EMI 557 521
The Recipe:The secret to this recipe is the same as with any recipe: get the best stuff. As described by one native chef:
"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.
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