tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:44:50 +0000recipesbakingentertainingvegetarianseafoodbackstorydessertmeatcakescomfort foodmediterraneanrestaurant reviewcupcakespastasaladitaliannot-foodpartiessaucesfishspanishwinewishapartmentbyobcocktailsdndholidayindianpiereviewbrunchcandycatcheesechicagochocolatecookiesdecoratinggamesinspirationjapanesenew yorkpoultryresearchsausagethaivietnameseDevoted to the love of food and entertaining and how to make it all come together with a small budget and in a decent sized apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn. I've traded up or down depending how you look at it.http://312sqf.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Christine)Blogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-3874715018956429344Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:51:00 +00002011-08-16T20:20:32.006-07:00bakingcakesrecipes So this picture above is the chocolate version of the cake, but I liked the lemon one better so here is the low down. Lemon Lavender Cake Cake 1 cup butter 1 3/4 cup white sugar 6 eggs whites 1/4 tsp lemon extract 3 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp lavender flowers (you can get them in loose tea form at Whole Foods or Health Nuts) 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt Soak http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2011/08/finally-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-7870033750719529777Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:23:00 +00002011-06-20T10:28:03.867-07:00bakingcakesdessertIt was a steamy weekend, perfect for baking right? RIGHT. A fancy cake for a fancy man. And a great excuse to dry run an experimental recipe. A cake made with the herb lavender. I've long wanted to try baking with this relaxing and fragrant flower. I adapted my buttermilk cake recipe and stepped the milk overnight with the flowers to get the aromatic taste in with out being overwhelming. I filledhttp://312sqf.blogspot.com/2011/06/lavender-and-lemon-birthday-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-5681035978803822664Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:11:00 +00002011-04-26T14:56:12.567-07:00candydessertrecipesA friend of mine asked me for some candy recipes that I used over the holidays and I realized that I had never done my Christmas candy blog post. I'm a terrible blogger. Just awful. Why on earth would any one come to such a woefully lapsed blog any way.Whatever. Here's some just effing awesome candy recipes that are sure to get your Mom all fired up for Mothers Day. Or at least make her feel http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2011/04/candy-for-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-7038606404919787014Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:17:00 +00002011-02-24T09:27:31.325-08:00dndmeatpartiesFor the second installment of Dinner Dungeons and Dragons, we cooked up a bigass piece of pork loin. Rubbed in an aromatic blend of brown sugar, hot smoked paprika, oregano and other spices, then slow roasted for a couple of hours. Served with Brady's fantastic Mac n' Cheese and stewed collards on the side. It was good accompaniment to the ensuing silly battles and cat calling!http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2011/02/d-d-second.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-5778912994144703804Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:22:00 +00002011-02-24T09:27:55.197-08:00dndgamesmeatsausageBrady prepping the meat grinder.Grinderman in action.Finished product!Eric, hiding his shame.The next morning!A few weeks ago, Brady and I were perusing the piles of piles of junk at our favorite thrift shop, Green Village where we came across this most excellent meat grinder. For only $10 to boot! Of course we had to get it. And with our first installment of the soon to be regular feature of http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2011/02/d-d-first-installment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-3772940517358392133Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:45:00 +00002011-01-25T10:53:04.234-08:00backstorycomfort foodRonnie looking crazy!Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Glaze, asparagus and mashed sweet potatoes.The rack right out of the oven!Tuna steaks with Wasabi Cream and Soy Ginger CarrotsRoasted pork loin stuffed with fennel, pears and herbs with Brussels Sprouts with bacon.Roasted baby pepper stuffed with herbed goat cheese.So obviously Ronnie and I have been really busy lately! We've got recipes to come http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2011/01/catch-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-6342277598431818077Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:50:00 +00002010-07-05T18:56:34.030-07:00pastaseafoodwishPan seared Scallops with Dill Aioli and cold Rice Salad with Sweet PeasArtichoke and Fava Bean Parpadelle with fresh basilSummer herbs in full bloomPromises, promises! But I do promise to be back with some recipes very soon. I am tending to a very wily set of herbs. Basil, oregano, dill and rosemary. So expect to see some recipes for pastas and sauces with those ingredients. Also, once the 90+ http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/07/random-eats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-3325609658455212220Fri, 21 May 2010 16:49:00 +00002010-05-21T10:10:53.307-07:00entertainingrecipessaladseafoodvegetarianThe first rule of Lobster Fight Club...There is no Lobster Fight Club!New glasses, girl.Avoiding the lobsters in the shadows.My mom came up for a quick weekend in the city. What did she want? LOBSTERS! So we went down to my guy in Chinatown to get some live lobsters for my mom. He graciously said to us after handing over the very heavy orange bag, "You eat for me tonight ok?"It is a special http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/05/takes-us-back-to-old-times.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-8736261541952233390Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:46:00 +00002010-04-26T18:51:53.519-07:00fishvegetarianwishKale in Cream sauce with whole wheat pastaMaple Pecan Crusted Monkfish with Sweet Potato MashFiled under: wish, because I wish I had more time. Here are a few snaps from some week night meals. Recipes to come in the near future! I've been dealing with some change over here at the 312 sqft HQ. I started an organic produce delivery service and it has been the time saving fairy of my life! With http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/04/few-meals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-5325415137829113279Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:28:00 +00002010-03-01T10:37:03.137-08:00recipesvegetarianvietnameseBlizzard in BrooklynVietnamese SammichesPost lunch napLast Friday, both our offices closed, and the snow coming down, we hunkered down and only ventured out for some provisions. Aaron got it into his head that he wanted some Vietnamese "Hoagies" He can say that having lived in Philly for a while. So we made homemade pickles and toasted up some bread. They came out pretty decent!Vietnamese http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/03/snow-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-2297534881819404300Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:21:00 +00002010-03-01T10:30:37.430-08:00comfort fooditalianrecipesvegetarianThat's a heavy pan!Ronnie gets a taste.That was pretty good, I will try to stay awake.Making a huge lasagna on a Sunday is a great way to get ready for the week and save money on lunch. Especially for me, midtown lunches are not cheap! My lasagna is just a mess of veggies and cheeses. LasagnaHalf a box of Lasagna Noodles, boiled1 container ricotta1 package mozzarella1 jar of tomato sauceBasil http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/03/classic-lasagna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-5795979302200685439Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:41:00 +00002010-02-18T08:53:48.755-08:00entertainingfishrecipeswineWhy on Earth go out on Valentine's Day? Everything is over priced and over scheduled. No sooner do you sit down to your coveted reservation than they are hurriedly rushing out the door for the next table! The food is a mass produced pre-fixe nightmare. Opting to stay in is the best idea, ever. There's no rush to finish your bottle of wine, no terribly over sweetened molten chocolate cake to be http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines-day-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-3732672398911275428Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:57:00 +00002010-02-11T17:09:13.717-08:00fishrecipesSometimes simple preparations can be most effective. A simple week night supper is best stuck in the oven and left while you get to run around and do other things, like snuggling, vacuuming or more snuggling. Rosemary Panko Crusted Cod Fish1 pound cod fish, rinsed and dried, cut into pices1 cup panko crumbs2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, choppedjuice of one lemonsalt and http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/02/rosemary-panko-crusted-cod-fish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-6315302366452952490Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:33:00 +00002010-02-11T16:55:20.530-08:00bakingcupcakesrecipesJust in time for the Saints to win the Superbowl, just before Lent starts I suggest some indulgent buttery, nutty cupcakes. I whipped these up for the Neighborsman Superbowl fiesta. I made the mistake of trying to put a baby in one of the cupcakes, but I didn't have a baby. So, I used a toy soldier, but it was too big. I cut off the legs, but it still didn't fit. The tip of the gun stuck out! Buthttp://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/02/praline-king-cupcakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-4830717590912847893Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:50:00 +00002010-02-03T11:00:54.577-08:00brunchrecipesvegetarianThe new and improved 312 square feet was graced with my new crush, Aaron for a delicious brunch. Inspired by his roots in Louisville, we had a sort of southern brunch. Biscuits, kale, cheddar eggs and a hash of root vegetables rounded out an excellent late Sunday meal.Root Vegetable Hash2 potatoes yellow or yukon gold, sliced2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced1 shallot, http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2010/02/sort-of-southern-brunch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-4748481307612137801Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:35:00 +00002009-12-25T10:45:12.428-08:00entertainingmeatpartiesThis holiday season, many of my friends aren't traveling and so for Christmas eve, we had a serious potluck throw down at the 84. On the menu from our house was:Roasted Turkey with Portabello and Fig StuffingBacalao GuisadoMashed New Potatoes with Green OnionsMulled WineOur fantastic guests brought:Cherry PieCranberry MuffinsRoasted Cauliflower SaladRoasted Asparagus and TomatoesBrussels Sprouts http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/12/christimas-eve-feativus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-3096190948227050344Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:50:00 +00002009-12-21T08:00:20.220-08:00recipesvegetarianMy new favorite thing to do is to roast veggies like Brussels Sprouts, cauliflower and mushrooms with a little olive oil, sea salt and pepper and then cover them in a maple syrup glaze. The not too sweet of the syrup offsets the bitter of the veggies and makes for a great contrast between the sweet and savory.Roasted Vegetables in Maple GlazeAssorted veggies - a head of cauliflower, a bunch of http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-new-favorite-thing-to-do-is-to-roast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-5173981303793000972Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:35:00 +00002009-11-10T07:45:57.784-08:00pastarecipesvegetarianFall is here and I get tired of eating cold salads for lunch, but I prefer lighter lunches so here is a creative way to eat a lot of vegetables in a delicious and not too heavy manner. I made enough of this to eat lunch the rest of the week and feed my neighbor! Here is a paired down version that will serve four. Everything is estimated and feel free to elaborate on it. Roasted Vegetables with http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/11/roasted-veggies-in-balsamic-reduction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-1129225859191081834Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:31:00 +00002009-09-22T08:42:45.351-07:00meatrecipesFood for the Week: Rustic Lamb Stew1 1/2 lbs lamb chunks3 potatoes2 carrots1 yellow onion6 large button mushrooms chopped2 cups red wine (I used left over Pinot Noir)4 cups vegetable or beef stockhandful of fresh thyme2 bay leaves1/4 cup chopped parsleysalt and pepper4 tablespoons olive oilSeason the meat with plenty of salt and pepper. Brown the meat in 3 of the tablespoons of oil over medium http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/09/comfort-in-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-8299778245746818920Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:24:00 +00002009-09-22T08:31:20.037-07:00entertainingseafoodA lot has happened here at the 312 square feet including a move to a substantially larger apartment in Bushwick Brooklyn! I am not going to change the name of the blog. The same philosophy of cooking and living well on a budget pervades, especaily seeing as my rent remains pretty much unchanged! Also, a trip to Berlin, family in crises and a creepy upstairs neighbor revelation! But onward to the http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/09/return-to-form.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-236357924847694826Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:38:00 +00002009-08-01T06:00:38.619-07:00bakingrecipesFor Lynly's birthday this year, they threw an old school BBQ! In honor of all things southern and pig based, I baked a complimentary Peach Cobbler. We drank plenty of wine and ate until we just couldn't and of course had the karaoke through down!Peach Cobbler10-12 ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar2 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus some for greasing the http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/08/peache-cobbler-for-our-southern-belle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-907064611535140821Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:01:00 +00002009-07-14T10:27:16.906-07:00bakingchocolaterecipesThe birthday girl getting down (via Webber)Your hostess getting down with fellow revelers! (via Webber)Three years into my annual tradition of baking up something special for Ms. Jackson, I already decide to mix it up with cupcakes. This year felt classic all over. Ms. Jackson celebrated her actual birthday on the 4th by singing the national anthem at the Nathan's Hotdog eating contest. Watch it!http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/07/three-years-down-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-5920624674940753297Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +00002009-07-09T09:03:04.882-07:00backstoryentertainingseafoodBack from the nearly dead after five weeks of intensive classwork, I finally get to cook again! Last night, we went back to basics for an MCQ pre-practice dinner of pan seared scallops over wilted salad with dijon balsamic vinaigrette. Simple, summer, delicious.Thanks god I'm back!http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/07/you-should-be-jealous-of-my-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-1043308182652086075Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:47:00 +00002009-06-08T09:56:55.481-07:00bakingcupcakesTodays post at A Softer World got me thinking about cupcakes and what kind to make next! I have a big birthday coming up at the end of the month and I am already thinking about what kind of cake to make for that. Maybe as a run up I can do some excellent cupcake sized experiments. Any suggestions as to the kinds of things that you would like to see take cupcake form?Here are a few from the http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/06/cupcake-calvalcade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719222643252842838.post-7332800730503210636Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:23:00 +00002009-06-03T21:27:20.110-07:00entertainingseafoodI like to bake salmon on salt. It preserves the moistness of the fish and lends an interesting flavor. To do it, layer kosher coarse salt in a baking dish and set the fish on it. Bake in a pre-heated over at 450 for 15 - 20 min depending on the thickness of the fish. In this instance, I made an herb vinaigrette with mint, thyme, capers, red wine vinegar, lemon and shallots. Pour over the fish http://312sqf.blogspot.com/2009/06/some-supper.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Christine)1