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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Nutella Truffles
I know, I know, you get it already: I have a thing for Nutella. And yes, while I love my Nutella recipes, I also love Nutella right out of the jar. (Who wouldn’t?) And this “recipe,” my friends, is brilliant! … Continue reading
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Posted in Desserts, Gluten-free, Sweets
Tagged chocolate, dark chocolate, desserts, hazelnuts, Nutella, praline, Scharffen Berger, sweets, truffles
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Chipotle Aioli
I wouldn’t say that I’m too much of a germaphobe. I mean, believe me, I’m not thrilled when someone nearby lets out a giant sneeze without bothering to contain the blast. And yes, I do wash my hands a few … Continue reading
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Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Ingredient
Tagged chipot, condiments, lemon juice, mayonnaise, sandwiches
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Fried Egg Sandwich
The other day, I met a friend at the super delicious Rustic Canyon restaurant in Santa Monica. They have a burger that I’ve been dying to try. Turns out they’re closed for lunch! (Really!?) So we went across the street … Continue reading
Posted in Breads, Breakfast, Brunch
Tagged aioli, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, breakfast, brunch, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, Gruyère cheese, lunch, sandwich
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Friday Flowers: Christmas Holly and Spiced Almond-Apple-Persimmon Bread
If I ask my dad about a plant or flower that I’ve seen in the Santa Monica mountains, he’s either very proud to tell me that it’s a native or almost annoyed to tell me it’s not. I think it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Desserts, Holiday, Sweets, Winter
Tagged almonds, breads, breakfast, cayenne pepper, Christmas, cloves, connamon, Fuji apples, fuyu persimmons, hachiya persimmons, holiday's, nutmeg
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Braised Brisket Stew
The mere thought of cooking something slowly in the oven all day gets me excited! This is my favorite type of cooking. I’m talking about cooking that is slow and that completely transforms food into something even more flavorful and … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Entree, Hanukkah, Holiday, Meats, Soups and Stews, Winter
Tagged beef, brisket, dinner, entree, hanukkah, holiday's, main course, pearl onions, potatoes, red wine, stews, worcestershire sauce
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Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes with Red Onion-Apple Compote
My mom and my aunt used to spend hours in the kitchen together making potato pancakes. And I mean hours! I loved those hours! They’d grate and grate potatoes, fry and fry the pancakes, and talk and laugh — … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Brunch, Dinner, Fruits, Gluten-free, Hanukkah, Holiday, Hors D'oeuvres, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged apples, breadcrumbs, chives, gluten-free, gluten-free breadcrumbs, Granny Smith apples, Hannukah, hard apple cider, holiday's, idaho russet potatoes, pancakes, potato pancakes, potatoes, red onion
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Holiday Hors D’Oeuvre Party!
People ask me for catering recommendations all the time. I always say the same thing — Garrick & Miller Fine Catering! Always! Their food is unbelievably delicious and simply beautiful. And they happen to be two of the loveliest people … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Cookies, Desserts, Holiday, Hors D'oeuvres, Sweets, Vegetables
Tagged basil, candy, caramels, chocolate, cookies, cucumber, desserts, holiday's, hors d'oeuvres, meatballs, meons, parties, pears, pecans, plantains, prosciutto, rosemary, scallops, tomatoes, truffles, turkey
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Seared Sea Scallops with Minted Peas on Wonton Crisps
It’s really a shame my husband doesn’t eat shellfish. Really, it is! (His reason has to do with something about them being in a shell — don’t ask.) Scallops are one my absolute favorite things. When they’re cooked to perfection … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Fish and Seafood, Holiday, Hors D'oeuvres, Uncategorized
Tagged creme fraiche, holiday's, hors d'oeuvres, mint, sea scallops, seafood, shellfish, wonton wrappers
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Tomato-Rosemary Confit Croustades
You know that I eat Nutella right out of the jar? Well, I also eat Tomato-Rosemary Confit out of the jar! It’s absolutely divine (and an obviously healthier choice — though I’m not giving the former up)! Pin It
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Posted in Appetizers, Condiments and Sauces, Holiday, Hors D'oeuvres, Vegetarian
Tagged baguette, confit, garlic, holiday's, hors d'oeuvres, oven roasted tomatoes, roasting, rosemary, tomatoes
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Friday Flowers: Red Succulents and Cream of Chestnut-Potato Soup
A friend of mine recently asked me what Friday Flowers is all about, and if I cook with the flowers. No, I don’t. (Well, very rarely — Nastursiums for example, are tasty and edible.) However, Friday Flowers is really about … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Entree, Fall, Lunch, Soups and Stews, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged asiago cheese, cayenne pepper, chives, cloves, dinner, friday flowers, idaho potatoes, lunch, one-pot meals, soups, thyme, vegetarian, yukon gold potatoes
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