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soup secrets
soup is a noble food. this may sound a bit like an “over the top” way to describe such a simple food, but i really believe that soup making is humbling. you chop, you saute, you simmer, you wait. if … Continue reading
chocolate caramel salted tart
i am a self proclaimed food magazine junky. i love them. i subscribe to four different titles and pick others up at the grocery store if their covers draw me in. this week it was saveur. the cover had me … Continue reading
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baked potato chips
about a month ago, my sister, who is the gardener in the family (i, on the other hand, have a black thumb and could kill a plant just by looking at it), gave me quite a bit of rosemary from … Continue reading
Posted in recipes, side dishes, vegetables
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brownies from a bowl, not a box
it’s so easy to fall back on boxed brownie mix when we really want a brownie. it’s easy, you only need a few ingredients, and they always come out the same. well, now you will have a “go to” recipe … Continue reading
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chicken pot pie
my next “ode to chicken stock” recipe is the humble chicken pot pie. before i started making these my own way, i tried a lot of different recipes. they all seemed to have one thing in common…time consuming steps and … Continue reading
Posted in meat dishes, poultry, recipes
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dumplings for dinner
since i made chicken stock this week, i thought i’d do a couple of posts highlighting chicken stock as a main ingredient. these dumplings are served swimming in a bath of reduced chicken stock and fresh parsley. i made the … Continue reading
Posted in meat dishes, pasta, recipes
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chicken stock
so, if you have been following my blog, you’ve probably figured out by now that i like to make things myself. it’s satisfying, it teaches me patience, and it usually saves money. chicken stock is one of those products that … Continue reading
Posted in recipes, soups
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green olives in my cupboard
in lieu of making sad, uninspired dishes because grocery prices have gone through the roof, i’m trying to tap into my “inner italian” and make simple pasta dishes that pack a wallop with taste but use ingredients i already have … Continue reading
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the best cupcakes ever!
it seems as if all my friends were born this week. i have 3 birthdays to help celebrate so i thought i’d make my famous cupcakes to give as gifts. these cupcakes not only make a great little gift, but … Continue reading
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shrimp risotto
i decided to make shrimp risotto after watching a television special on venice, italy. the chefs there were making seafood risotto that looked so beautiful i had to try my hand at it and make my own version. the liquid … Continue reading
Posted in pasta, recipes, seafood
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celery carrots and onions 