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Cod in Parchment Paper

December 15th, 2009 · 2 Comments · French, celebrities, fancy, fish, food, parties, quick, seafood

I think the name for cooking in parchment paper is cooking “en papillote,” but you know, it’s my mom and my brother that speaks the French, murky bo cups. I based this dish on one I saw Rachael Ray do, which of course, she calls “Spanish Fish in a Sack.” (Okay, maybe you CAN dumb [...]

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Black Bean Hotcakes

May 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Latino, avocados, bacon, beans, celebrities, dips, food, leftovers, pork, sauces, vegetables, vegetarian

These black bean cakes reheat very easily (just keep the toppings separate. And if you put enough lime juice in your guac, it will keep in the fridge for a day or two without browning.) I don’t think Chris quite wrapped his head around the whole “savory pancake” concept, but he loves the sweet stuff. But I think these are a filling, tasty veggie dish, and might be good with leftover bacon or ham in them, too – if you’ve fallen off the veggie wagon, as I did!

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Country Steak and Beef Stroganoff

March 26th, 2009 · No Comments · beef, celebrities, dips, leftovers, mushrooms, pasta, potatoes, sauces, sides, slow cooking, soul food, value, vegetables

I saw Alton Brown make country-style cube steak, and I had to get me some of that.

I altered his recipe a little. What I was really in the mood for were some mushrooms. Also, I don’t yet have a dutch oven (but I have an Amazon rewards coupon currently burning a hole in my pocket). [...]

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Crockpot BBQ and Easy Smashed Potatoes

January 4th, 2009 · 4 Comments · BBQ, Crockpot, beef, beer, celebrities, food, leftovers, potatoes, quick, sauces, sides, soul food, vegetables

I’ve been shopping at Costco more often, in an attempt to make several portions and thereby keep our food costs down. Neither of us mind leftovers, so that works out well.
A couple of weeks ago I grabbed some boneless beef ribs on sale that looked tasty. I decided to try to make some “Crockpot BBQ” [...]

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The Bun I've Been Cookin'

October 27th, 2008 · 4 Comments · beef, breads, celebrities, chicken, food, pregnancy, quick, sandwiches

Here’s where I’ve been… I had the baby at the end of September. Her name is Ruby, and she is perfect. (The best thing I ever made, ha ha ha.)

I personally have been on Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating since she was born, which is actually pretty good. It was a good time to do it, [...]

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At the Bottom, on Top Chef

October 10th, 2007 · 10 Comments · Chicago, berries, celebrities, food, fun, parties, vegetables

One of my favorite shows over the last month has been Bravo’s Top Chef. I’ve watched every season so far (this is season 3), and this one has been, in my humble opinion, the best so far. So naturally, when my friend Jeff told me that his studio would be filming the finale in Chicago, [...]

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