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Buttermilk Panna Cotta: Simplest Dessert Ever
This dessert takes five minutes to make. Ten minutes tops. And it's a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.For example, I opened the fridge a few days ago and spotted a carton of buttermilk dated...
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Roasted Tomato Soup Thickened with Bread (Pappa Al Pomodoro)
At an adorable café in San Clemente, a bowl of tomato-and-bread soup sent four ladies knocking on the kitchen’s door. Through an open window, the women praised the chef for his creation, swooning over...
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One Peach, One Tart, A Favorite Recipe, Simplified
As the title suggests, the tart featured in this post is based on a longtime favorite recipe printed in Fine Cooking several years ago. The original recipe calls for making a frangipane — an...
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Farmers' Market Quesadillas
I found corn masa! Real corn masa. Like freshly made every day corn masa. El Toro Rojo (in my town, San Clemente) receives a delivery of this tortilla base every day precisely because real corn masa...
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Michael Pollan's Nightmare, His Autograph & Some Thoughts From Slow Food Nation
I had waited in line for one hour with six books in hand, when I saw him stand up. He's leaving, I thought. Michael Pollan is leaving. My heart sunk. I considered jumping out of line like a crazy woman...
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Peach Blueberry Cake
This recipe has so much potential. And I so badly want to rave about it. I mean, I have been snacking on it morning and night for the past two days. But something, I must confess, is not quite...
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Corn Pudding
Several years ago, I received two non-stick All-Clad mini baking pans as a birthday gift. They are adorable! And, before this evening, entirely useless. Tonight, I am happy to report, I finally found a...
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Leftover Tortillas? Make a Quiche
I hate wasting food. I really do. But sometimes, I stash things in the freezer merely to avoid the guilt of trashing food at the present moment. By "things" I mean 4 tortillas or 6 egg whites or the...
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The Secret To Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes
Before I mislead you any further, I'm going to come clean. I don't know the secret to making lemon-ricotta pancakes. In fact, what I flipped around the griddle on Saturday morning was nothing short of...
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Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
What do you get when you combine heavy cream, half and half, egg yolks, sugar, fresh mint and dark chocolate? Absolute, pure, utter and complete deliciousness. I don't know what else to say about this...
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Swiss Chard Tart
I have an excellent recipe for a buttery, cornmeal tart shell. It NEVER fails to please. Why then, I ask you, must I continue to experiment with other recipes? Oiy. Rarely do they measure up. Tonight...
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Pizza Pizza
I am resolved. I am resolved never to make another recipe for pizza dough. Seriously. This is it. My family has been making this recipe for years and it is incredibly delicious. Tried and True....
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Gateau Tiede Aux Poires Mas De Cure Bourse
Surely you've heard of Gateau Tiede Aux Poires Mas De Cure Bourse. No? The best translation I've found so far is this: Delectable Pear Custardy Caramel.Attention all crème brulée, tarte tatin and crème...
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Pipe Dream
I have two dreams in life: 1. To open and run a little cafe. 2. To start a farm. Today, let's explore dream number one, an idea a college friend and I have been scheming for years.The cafe might be...
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Orange & Olive Oil Cake, Perhaps for Election Day
I hate to be Debbie Downer, but I must share some disheartening news with you about olive oil. The extra-virgin olive oil you find at your local supermarket very likely is not extra-virgin at all. It...
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Stir-Fried Veggies and Tofu
What makes a good stir-fry? Sometimes all I want for dinner is a big bowl of steaming rice (or noodles) topped with stir-fried veggies, tofu, perhaps a little meat, and, maybe (always) a fried egg. And...
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Candied Pecans & A Thanksgiving Day Salad
So, you see my vision. It's nothing earth-shattering. A classic combination, really. But a timeless one, and one I think will be festive for Thanksgiving Day. So, to execute this salad, all I need to...
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Honey-Buttermilk Dinner Rolls, Poached Pears & Aunt Vicki's Salad Dressing
Oh my. I cannot believe Thanksgiving is almost here. I know everyone is very busy preparing, so let's keep this short and sweet, k?If you get anything out of this post, I hope it is this:1. A yummy...
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101 Gift Ideas And Maybe Many More
Yikes! It's December 5th and I have yet to purchase A single Christmas gift. I seriously need to get cracking.Fortunately I have a few ideas, which I've listed below. Readers, if you have anything to...
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Cinnamon-Raisin Bread
Is there anything better than homemade bread? I mean seriously. I've asked this question before. The answer is always no, there is nothing better than homemade bread. The smell and taste of this...
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Holiday Linzers: Too Pretty To Eat
Last Saturday morning, while warming up with a cup of coffee and some sweets in an adorable cafe in Boulder, my mother offered me her latest theory: "The prettier a cookie is," she said, setting down a...
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Prosciutto, Endive & Shaved Manchego Salad with Tarragon-Shallot Vinaigrette
I am anxious to share with you my aunt Marcy's blueberry muffins, my mother's rosemary shortbread and my stepfather's glug — a high-octane, blood-warming winter punch. Those treats are going to have to...
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Grilled Cheese & Cafe Photos
I cut the bread too thick. And I didn't use enough cheese — I thought four ounces of cheese per sandwich seemed a little excessive. But maybe that's what it takes to make the ultimate grilled...
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The Best Granola & A Little Blogging Change
It has come to my attention that my blog can take quite a bit of time to load on various computers. I'm not really sure why this is happening, but I find it very frustrating and I am in the process of...
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