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I confess. I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin pie. If I’m in the mood for an orange pie, I’ll pick sweet potato every time. When I’m cooking Thanksgiving dinner, pumpkin pie rarely makes the cut. I love pumpkin in and with pasta, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cheesecake… you […]
The peel of three grapefruits provides more candied grapefruit than you can use in a year. After setting aside enough candied peel for easter (most to be used in easter bread and wheatberry pie), I still had two full sheet trays of candied peel. So, I decided to turn the […]
My goal was to create a slightly healthier breakfast treat by substituting oatmeal for most of the flour. The oatmeal created a very dense and moist bar that we both enjoyed. For me, the flavor is identical to a traditional crisp gingerbread man cookie. Considering how fast they are disappearing, […]
This vanilla porter adds a tiny hint of sweetness to the shrimp, while the crushed red pepper adds heat. A splash of sweet & spicy Tiger Sauce makes the perfect condiment. Or, a simple dip can be made with sour cream, mayo, Tiger Sauce, sriracha hot sauce, black pepper, and […]
Salmon roe, wasabi flying fish roe, Korean salt-cured seaweed, & Japanese seaweed salad (deli/market variety), pictured above, are a small sampling of the deluge of snacks we indulged upon for the two day eating extravaganza that is the New Year holiday. It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. […]
Traditionally, blini require a yeasted dough. So, this is a buckwheat pancake with wasabi flying fish roe. This batter was so lovely to work with… gorgeous density, texture, and a nice puff when cooked. The perfect, nutty flavor makes them edible straight off the griddle (no gilding required), if you […]
Dark Roasted Peanuts Peanuts, fresh & raw (approx. 1-1 1/2 lbs) sugar salt black pepper, ground cayenne, ground Tightly pack one layer of peanuts into a cookie sheet with raised sides. Roast in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove a portion of the […]
A mysterious and unusual smell surrounds these wok-roasted nuts. I seem to be more sensitive to the aroma than my hon. He eagerly ate his small serving of nuts. I was done after one. I doubt I’ll be rushing to buy these nuts anytime soon. It’s amazing that such a […] The Feast of the Seven Fishes For our family, a traditional feast starts with a cold course including vegetables, cheeses, salads & bread baskets overflowing with an assortment of breads. This portion of the meal usually decorates a buffet table (or bar area) for nibbling as guests arrive and mingle. After […]
I can’t seem to get gingerbread out of my mind. So, in an attempt to reduce the damage, I’ve slashed the fat in half. This is one of my favorite gingerbread recipes. It’s quick, simple and full of flavor. Is it the same with half of the fat? Honestly, no. […] |
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