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garlic.pepper.parsley: May 2013

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I first came across this tofu technique last year when I was preparing the entirely vegetarian menu for my friend Anna’s baby shower. I decided to revisit it after Anna and I meandered into a conversation about why the ensuing baby had no interest in eating tofu. "Well, would you? We reasoned. His tofu lacked flavor and, though this was characteristic of most of his food at the time, texture. Upon returning, there will be a pool of liquid surrounding the tofu on the bottom plate. Dump this liquid&#46...

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garlic.pepper.parsley: March 2012

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What I’m Drinking: Kunin 2010 Pape Star. While this wine does push the limits of my self-imposed bottle budget, I appreciate the fact that it is consistently delicious from vintage to vintage, always a crowd-pleaser at parties and get-togethers, and topped with a convenient screw cap! This wine is dry and well-balanced, with a healthy acidity and light to medium tannin levels to off-set the fruit and alcohol. The result is a medium-bodied red with a lengthy finish that drinks well alone, and pairs we...

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garlic.pepper.parsley: December 2011

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2/3 c granulated sugar, plus more for coating the outside of the cookies. 6 T butter, softened. 2 c all-purpose flour. 2 tsp baking soda. 1 tsp ground ginger. 1/2 tsp. ground mace. Use a mixer to cream the butter and sugar (with the paddle attachment if you are using a stand mixer) on medium speed until well-blended. Add the molasses and the egg and continue mixing until they are fully incorporated. Remove the cookies from the cookie sheets immediately. Cool on wire racks. Links to this post. Napa Valley...

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garlic.pepper.parsley: Spaghetti Squash with Jalapeno Cream

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Spaghetti Squash with Jalapeno Cream. Don’t microwave the squash - it’s nice to roast it in the oven and let a little caramelization of the edges happen for some extra flavor. Also, cutting the squash through its “equator” instead of longways produces longer, more spaghetti-like strands. Finally, I use good quality dried jalapeno powder instead of fresh jalapenos in a pinch, and I don’t skimp on the cheese! You can find Sunset’s recipe for Spaghetti Squash with Jalapeno Cream here. Big Fork Little Spoon.

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garlic.pepper.parsley: December 2012

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What I’m Drinking: Gramona Cava “Gran Cuvee” 2008. It’s only fitting that my final post of the year involve bubbles, especially since I’ve been crazy for sparkling for the better part of the past month. And, of course, there’s nothing better for celebrating the New Year, even if it’s the only celebrating that you do. A single flute of sparkling wine? Sounds like the perfect New Year’s Eve to me. Well, maybe more like two. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Big Fork Little Spoon.

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garlic.pepper.parsley: March 2013

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Spaghetti Squash with Jalapeno Cream. Don’t microwave the squash - it’s nice to roast it in the oven and let a little caramelization of the edges happen for some extra flavor. Also, cutting the squash through its “equator” instead of longways produces longer, more spaghetti-like strands. Finally, I use good quality dried jalapeno powder instead of fresh jalapenos in a pinch, and I don’t skimp on the cheese! You can find Sunset’s recipe for Spaghetti Squash with Jalapeno Cream here. Links to this post.

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garlic.pepper.parsley: November 2012

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Chestnut and Celery Root Soup. Thanksgiving was at my house this year, and I took it on as an exciting opportunity to integrate some new and interesting dishes into the holiday routine. Tangy and refreshing pomegranate seeds were stirred into the cranberry sauce. Instead of stuffing or dressing, we had butternut squash and kale bread pudding. And to start? You can find the recipe for Chestnut and Celery Root Soup here. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Big Fork Little Spoon.

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Best Kids Parties: Jelly Beans. Best Kids Parties: Jelly Beans. Sep 14, 2012. Grand Rapids, MI. When my sweet niece Etta made her first ultrasound appearance, she looked so much like a little bean, we started calling her "Jelly Bean" - so when she turned one, the party theme was a no-brainer! Because her birthday fell on Labor Day weekend, we decided to throw a big barbecue for family and good friends at my parents' lake house - with a sweet twist. Instead of organized games, we passed out life jackets a...

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garlic.pepper.parsley: Chestnut and Celery Root Soup

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Chestnut and Celery Root Soup. Thanksgiving was at my house this year, and I took it on as an exciting opportunity to integrate some new and interesting dishes into the holiday routine. Tangy and refreshing pomegranate seeds were stirred into the cranberry sauce. Instead of stuffing or dressing, we had butternut squash and kale bread pudding. And to start? You can find the recipe for Chestnut and Celery Root Soup here. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Big Fork Little Spoon. View my complete profile.

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garlic.pepper.parsley: July 2012

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What I’m Drinking: Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare. Cheese at the market in Aix-en-Provence. Other wines that remind me of a sunny balcony in Provence:. 2011 Commanderie de la Bargemone (Coteaux d’Aix en Provence). 2011 La Courtade L’Alycastre (Cotes de Provence). 2011 Chateau Margui Perle de Margui (Coteaux Varois en Provence). Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Big Fork Little Spoon. Drinking and Dining (culinary school adventures). There was an error in this gadget. View my complete profile.