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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Wild Blackcurrant Chocolate Cookies
I wasn’t going to tell you this idea of mine, but I’ve had a change of heart. It was only a “secret” because I still might want to pursue it one day — so, please, don’t steal my idea! Especially … Continue reading
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Posted in Cookies, Desserts, Snacks, Sweets
Tagged blackcurrant tea, chocolate, cocoa powder, cookies, currants, desserts, tea, tea cookies, Valentine's Day, wild blackcurrant
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Chicken Sausage Cassoulet
In almost every situation — be it a movie, a quick coffee, or a party — I don’t like to exclude anyone who might want to join in. So, if you’re a meat eater, I certainly hope you didn’t think … Continue reading
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Posted in Dinner, Entree, Meats, Poultry, Soups and Stews, Winter
Tagged breadcrumbs, cannellini beans, cassoulet, Castelvetrano Olives, chicken, dinner, entree, green olives, main course, onion, pancetta, roasted garlic, rosemary, sausages, smoked paprika, spicy Italian sausages, stew, thyme, tomatoes, white wine
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Vegetarian Cassoulet Recipe
I’m in. Deep in, my friends. Deep into my cannelloni bean phase, that is! Oh yes, it’s on! First we cooked the beans, then we made that super scrumptious salad, and today I’m serving up this amazing vegetarian comfort food … Continue reading
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Posted in Dinner, Entree, Soups and Stews, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged artichoke hearts, black kale, cannellini beans, carrots, dinner, entree, how to cook cannellini beans, kale, main course, onion, oregano, roasted garlic, thyme, tomatoes, vegetable stock, wine
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Cannellini Bean-Tuna Salad with Lemon-Caper Balsamic Vinaigrette
My sons are in a Lego phase. My husband’s in a rowing phase. And, my friends, I am in a Cannellini bean phase. I know, it’s sort of funny. The rowing, that is. Pin It
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Posted in Brunch, Dinner, Entree, Fish and Seafood, Lunch, Salads, Sides
Tagged balsamic vinegar, basil, brunch, canellini beans, capers, cooking dried beans, dinner, entree, lemon juice, lunch, Piquillo peppers, red onion, roasted peppers, salads, side dish, tuna
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How To Cook Dried Beans (You Should Know!)
I’m a chef who goes through “ingredient phases.” That is, I get really “into” a particular ingredient and experiment with it all week long. My phases are always fun and full of learning, but usually after a week or so, … Continue reading
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Posted in Ingredient, Vegetarian
Tagged cannellini beans, cooking beans, dried beans, how to cook dried beans, vegetarian
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Friday Flowers: Pink Gerberas and Double Chocolate, Double Espresso Cookies
My husband brought home a bundle of these extremely beautiful Gerberas for me. So sweet! After I thanked him for the love and got the pretty flowers in water, my mind immediately went to chocolate. And espresso! I know: weird! … Continue reading
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Posted in Cookies, Desserts, Sweets
Tagged chocolate, chocolove, cocoa powder, coffee, cookies, desserts, espresso, espresso beans, espresso powder, Scharffen Berger, semisweet chocolate, sweets, Valentine's Day, vanilla
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Roasted Grape Mascarpone Pasta Sauce
I could not be more excited to share this recipe with you! Okay, remember the grapes we marinated in wine last week? Well, if you haven’t eaten all of them, you can roast them (yup, you heard me right — … Continue reading
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Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Dinner, Entree, Fruits, Grains, Vegetarian
Tagged balsamic vinegar, dinner, entree, grapes, mascarpone, pasta, pasta sauce, red onion, sage, wine marinated grapes
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National Soup Swap Day 2012
I love soup! Love, love, love it! Of course I do – a delicious bowl of soup can be an … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Fall, Lunch, Soups and Stews, Winter
Tagged garlic bread, national soup swap day, soup swap, soup swap party, soups, soupswap, stews
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Spicy Kale Soup with Roasted Pepper and Tomato
Yesterday when I went to buy some of my favorite chocolate bars, I was a bit distracted because of the “health food faire,” the grocery store was hosting. Not exactly what I want around me when I’m buying my chocolate! … Continue reading
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Posted in Dinner, Entree, Fall, Lunch, Soups and Stews, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged cayenne pepper, dinner, entree, garlic, kale, lunch, main course, red onion, red wine vinegar, roasted red peppers, sherry, smoked paprika, soups, sun-dried tomatoes, tomatoes, vegan, vegatarian, vegetable stock
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Wine Marinated Grapes
Simple, gorgeous, and utterly delicious. That’s what’s going on here, my friends! I am so excited about these grapes — and creating this recipe was a wonderful culinary experiment. A few important tips before we dive in: First, heating the … Continue reading
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Posted in Appetizers, Brunch, Desserts, Fruits, Sweets
Tagged appetizers, desserts, grapes, red grapes, rosemary, snacks, sweets, thyme, white wine
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