Mar
22
2007
An ongoing love affair with Alice Medrich

Pistachio and Cocoa Nib Cookies
Pistachio and Cocoa Nib Cookies

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Mar
20
2007
St. Patrick’s Day Aftermath

Corned Beef Hash
Poached Egg and Corned Beef Hash

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Feb
20
2007
Roasted Acorn Squash and Garnet Yam Soup

Roasted Squash Soup
Roasted Acorn Squash and Garnet Yam Soup with Bacon and Caramelized Apples

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Feb
4
2007
Superbowl Food

superbowl chili

Let’s be honest. The only reason I watch (American) football is because the man I love is obsessed with it. I guess there are worse reasons. As far as I’m concerned, there is only one true sport, and it’s the real football, what Americans call “soccer”. (Plebeians.)

However, the great thing about Superbowl Sunday is the excuse for cooking delicious food. What better dish than Chili con Carne with some cornbread?

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Jan
30
2007
Almost Weekly Sunday Brunch #1

Spiced Pillow Pancakes

A bit of explanation to begin: I’m a geek, as is Adan. Which is relevant because in my household, Sundays are the day we play D&D. Now, the best thing about D&D Sundays (aside from playing D&D and hanging out with friends) is having a captive audience for whom to cook. I’ve started consistently making brunch for everyone, since I loooooove breakfast/brunch foods, and really, so does everyone else. We began with the simple, straightforward brunch items (buttermilk waffles, buttermilk pancakes, challah french toast), and then gradually progressed to more interesting recipes (eggs benedict). It gives me a chance to make brunch almost every week.

Thus, I present the first iteration of my Almost Weekly Sunday Brunch: Spiced Pillow Pancakes. Read the rest of this entry »