Sunday, June 19, 2022

Broccoli parmesan fritters

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(Adapted from the inestimable Smitten Kitchen.) Serves two, so double or treble as needed! 250 g or 3 cups washed, fresh broccoli cut into...

Pasta salad

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Perfect for a summer evening meal. ✨ Ingredients           Salad: 400g (about four cups) dry pasta in any small shape 125g (1 cup) frozen p...
Sunday, January 16, 2022

Beef pumpkin stew

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You guys. This rich, warm, comforting wintry stew was SO GOOD for a cold January night. I just kind of riffed on what we had in the kitchen,...

Gingerbread pancakes

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These came out *perfect*: tall, bouncy, richly spiced, crisp on the edges. I adapted them a bit from the New York Times Cooking blog. If you...
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Brownie truffles

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Batch of brownies come out less-than-ideal? Turn them into these delights: Ingredients: One batch of ho-hum brownies, cooled Heavy cream Sha...
Monday, January 18, 2021

MMM...Meatloaf

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I've been making meatloaf all my life. I ran across this recipe online a few years ago and decided to try it. So much better than anythi...

Cocktails: Classic Negroni

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Winter, spring, summer, or faaaall... this cocktail sure has it aaaaall! Equal parts: Campari Sweet vermouth (red or white) Gin Shake everyt...

Cocktails: The Man o' War

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 A delicious cocktail that manages to be both bright and rich at the same time. 2 parts bourbon or rye 1 part Cointreau 1/2 part sweet white...

Cocktails: Boulevardier

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Or known in some circles as: The Boo-Boo. Equal parts: Bourbon (for a rounder flavor) or rye (for a richer, spicier note) Sweet red vermouth...

Cocktails: Gimlet

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The freshest summer cocktail *chef's kiss* Ingredients 2 parts gin 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice 1 part simple syrup Combine everyt...