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Recipes & Wine Pairings

Steak au Poivre
Steak au Poivre

One of Chef Ludo’s favorite dishes, steak au poivre.

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Sweet Pea and Crab Toasts with Fresh Herbs
Sweet Pea and Crab Toasts with Fresh Herbs

A sweet and salty treat perfect for brunch.

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Glazed Turkey Breast with Gravy
Glazed Turkey Breast with Gravy

Chef Ludo's inventive recipe for boneless turkey breast and glaze will impress any lucky guest.

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Red Sangria
Red Sangria

By Chef Geoffrey Zakarian Just for insiders, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian shares his recipe for a Red Sangria, a Spanish-inspired medley of fresh fruit flavors mingled with the gorgeous taste of a bright...

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Parisian Aperol
Parisian Aperol

An elegant French take on the hugely popular Italian aperitif.

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Orange Rosewater Wine
Orange Rosewater Wine

A sweet and quirky cocktail that is easy to make.

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The Bayshore
The Bayshore

Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian offers Insiders a delicious cocktail recipe.

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Beet and Strawberry Risotto
Beet and Strawberry Risotto

By Chef Geoffrey Zakarian Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 medium beets, whole (skin on) Kosher salt ¾ cup sherry vinegar 3 ½ tablespoons honey 3 shallots, minced 3 cups hulled and coarsely chopped strawbe...

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Chocolate Soufflé
Chocolate Soufflé

Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian offers Insiders a delicious Soufflé recipe.

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Brut vs. Extra Dry: What's the Real Difference in Sparkling Wine?

Brut vs. Extra Dry: What's the Real Difference in Sparkling Wine?

Here’s a sparkling wine fact that surprises even seasoned wine lovers: “Extra Dry” is actually sweeter than “Brut.” Despite what the names suggest, Extra Dry sparkling wines contain slightly more...

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