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Raymond Smith is a Gainesville, Georgia based food enthusiast and caterer. Chopin Entertains offers recipes, food blogging, and catering services in North Georgia.

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Braciole
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September 8, 2022

Braciole (pronounced Brah giole) is an Italian dish of thin slices of meat that are rolled as a roulade with cheese and breadcrumbs, although there are many variations which include adding boiled eggs, vegetables, and […]

Cherry Brownie Sundae
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September 5, 2022

My sister loves cherries. She was coming for dinner, and I wanted to make a special dessert for her, so I decided to make a Cherry Brownie Sundae. It is dramatic, delicious, and easy to […]

Chicken Francese
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September 1, 2022

Surprisingly, Chicken Francese is an Italian American dish popular in the region surrounding Rochester, NY. When Italian immigrants arrived in Rochester, they brought their recipes with them, including veal francese; however, they substituted chicken for […]

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Raymond Smith is a North Georgia native, and has spent over 20 years cooking delicious meals and catering special events. He's a food enthusiast, entertainer, and loves all things food and hosting.

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