Last night I tried Ellie Krieger’s Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream. They were easy enough to make and tasty, but I doubt I’ll repeat the recipe often. Varying from Krieger’s recipe, I used turkey bacon rather than Canadian bacon (personal preference) and I didn’t chop the broccoli (but I should have!). The most memorable […]
For years the Mixed Vegetable Curry in New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant has been my go-to at home curry. The complexity of the spice combination won me over and I’ve stuck with it. Until now. Last night I tried Ellie Krieger’s Autumn Vegetable Curry from comfort food fix (pp. 208-210). The curry sauce might be my
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Last night I tried Ellie Krieger’s recipe for Split Pea Soup, but cut the recipe in half to minimize leftovers (making 3 servings instead of 6).
Inspired by Project 365, I plan to post more – more recipes, more photos, more restaurant reviews, more local food sources, more garden experiments – in the coming year, and I’m getting a jump start today. Because it allows me to experiment and be creative, cooking provides some work/life balance, but it sometimes ends up
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The December 11th Parade Magazine featured 10-year-old cook, Matisse Reid, who maintains her own cooking blog. Her rice paper rolls with squid sound fabulous, and I look forward to seeing what other creations she posts.
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At the end of the month, budget-friendly meals are extra helpful, and at the end of the semester, quick-and-easy dishes are essential. This pizza fits both requirements, especially if you start with prepared pizza dough. (If you’re local, Company Shops stocks Weaver Street Market pizza dough in the frozen foods section.) Preheat oven to 450.
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This weekend, my parents treated me to lunch at Colterra in Niwot, Colorado. The building has housed a number of enjoyable restaurants, and the latest venture features locally-sourced foods. This visit, I enjoyed the Fall Vegetable Linguini with fresh pasta, roasted butternet and delicata squash, hazel dell mushrooms, chard, and parmigiano, finished with a sprinkle
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The National Council of Teachers of English convention was in Chicago, this year, giving me an opportunity to try Mercat a la Planxa, a restaurant associated with Iron Chef Jose Garces. I opted for the La Mesa de Jose (Chef’s Tasting Menu) with the wine pairings. During a nearly two hour feast, I enjoyed multiple
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The Elon farmers’ market has had beautiful eggplant lately, so my mom shared one of her favorite recipes (from the May 2009 Cooking Light) with me. The Eggplant, Tomato, and Smoked Mozzarella Tart lets the fresh produce shine, and the wheat germ crust is a nice alternative to a more traditional pie dough.
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The September 2011 Cooking Light has a picture of butternut squash macaroni and cheese on the cover. I can’t wait to try the recipe. I’d also like to try: Grilled Zucchini with Sea Salt French Toast Peanut Butter and Jelly
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