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With a few minor alterations to the ingredient list, this Sangria makes a nice icy treat for summer. Next time, I’ll throw a few strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries into the molds before adding the liquid. Or, maybe I’ll supreme sections of orange and add them to the mix. July 29th, 2011 | Category: Cocktails & Libations, Favorite Ingredients, Food, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Sweets, Technique | Leave a comment
These black plum tomatoes are even more beautiful in real life. I was unable to capture the deep emerald green under the line of seeds. They’re a stunning addition to any salad. And, the flavor is unbelievable. It would be a shame to lose that rich tomato flavor. So, this […]
What do you do with your leftover packets of white rice? You know, those plain white rice boxes that clutter up the fridge after an order of take-out or two. Don’t ditch them. Make some fried rice. Duck Egg Fried Rice 1 onion, diced splash of […]
Yellow Heirloom Cherry Tomato The first ripe tomatoes never made it through the back door. We popped them in our mouth …straight off the vine. That’s one of the benefits of a chemical free back yard garden. You know for a fact that there isn’t a single chemical […]
We love key limes. And, we adore this ice cream. So, it’s mandatory to have a supply of key lime juice and zest available at all times …Seriously, at all times. I always buy extra bags of key limes when they’re available. Most large bags of key limes […]
The most important part about griddle frying? Get the griddle good and hot before cracking your eggs. But, not too hot… or you’ll burn the butter. There’s a fine line between hot and smoking hot. Hot is good. Smoking hot is bad. (When it comes to cooking, that […]
The search to find good Cuban bread in Atlanta is a serious challenge. So, until I learn to bake my own, I’ll be substituting my favorite baguette in its place. Since this is “almost” a Cuban sandwich, I’ve also decided to crisp my baguette in the oven in lieu of […]
This simple loaf smells like banana bread. But, it tastes more like carrot cake. Carrot Banana Bread makes one full-sized loaf 2 carrots 2 bananas 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 cups AP flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 […]
One day, I was grating vegetables in a food processor for a quick vegetable stock. Hungry and looking for a way to use up a bit of roughly minced carrot , I whipped up this super simple salad. And, now, it’s one of my favorite companions to a quick weekday […]
Is there anything better than biting into a tender peach? The feel of the soft velvety skin brushes your tongue as a rush of sweet juice fills your mouth. All the while, the heady scent of the sugary ripe fruit washes over you. If anything can come close […] |
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