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Smoked Chicken, Caramelized Pear and Camembert Pizza

Posted in Main Dishes, Sauces, pizza, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 22, 2009 | 10 Comments »

So whenever I visit the parents for the weekend, my mom always tries to pawn off her groceries on me. Like I’m a just-out-of-the-nest, starving college student or something. Never mind that I’m in my 30’s and fully able to grocery shop for myself. On a recent visit, I arrived back at my condo toting [...]

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Smoked Chicken Indoors

Posted in Main Dishes, tagged on May 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »

So the husband was out of town. Usually when he goes away, I go on a massive cooking binge, making all the things I know he hates. Dishes usually involve lots and lots of olives or mac and cheese with all kinds of pungent cheeses. I also make things that I know stink up the [...]

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TWD – Mango Bread

Posted in Breads, Desserts, TWD, tagged , , , , , , , , on May 19, 2009 | 27 Comments »

 
 
 
5 Weeks. 9 Pounds to lose. Starting…after the mango bread is gone.
Since I started posting with Tuesdays With Dorie, I’ve gained some weight. Ok, let’s be honest here – a LOT of weight. So I took a couple of weeks off from TWD – thinking that would cut it. Well, it hasn’t. So the “official [...]

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ATKs Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Posted in Condiments, Grill, Main Dishes, Salads, Sauces, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 12, 2009 | 6 Comments »

I love reading cookbooks written by chefs. Interesting ingredients and techniques enthrall me. More often than not though, these books aren’t translated for the home cook. Take the Alinea cookbook – I know there is probably just ONE recipe in the entire book I could make at home without expending major effort.  And trust me, [...]

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Shrimp Piri Piri

Posted in Condiments, Grill, Main Dishes, Sauces, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 6, 2009 | 6 Comments »

Note to all: No matter how pretty and inviting habaneros look, eating them raw may not be in your best interest. Unless you have a pint of whole milk standing by. AND EVEN THEN. Think twice.
I’m just saying…
I couldn’t help myself. Really, it was calling my name. Teasing me. Whispering “Don’t be such a wuss! [...]

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