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Next experiment: Chinese New Year Cake / Mochi Cake

2012-01-17T10:52:00.001-05:00

http://www.tinyurbankitchen.com/2010/02/red-bean-mochi-loaf.html

New year, new pizza?

2012-01-01T19:19:00.000-05:00

I decided on a whim to try a new pizza dough recipe...I know, crazy considering I've used the other one what seems like ever now... This is the Smitten Kitchen recipe for pizza dough...we'll see how it goes... http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/01/pizza-and-the-limits-of-diy/

Cornbread

2011-12-13T23:31:00.002-05:00

Background: I've tried many cornbread recipes and hadn't come across a favorite. My office friend swears by the following recipe: Combine in bowl: 1 c. flour 1 c. yellow corn meal 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt In another bowl, cream: 3/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. butter 2 eggs 1 c. sour cream Add dry ingredients to wet, mix lightly but completely Pour into 8x8 well-greased pan. Bake

Sesame Lace Cookies

2011-12-02T22:17:00.001-05:00

Background: In case you were wondering what was being stuck into the Pumpkin Flan, it's a Black Sesame Lace Cookie from the Flour cookbook (Joanne Chang) that was baked in a pan and broken into pieces.. I made baked the rest of my dough tonight. Here's the cookie on it's own. When she says they spread like crazy, they really do spread like crazy. Don't skimp on giving each cookie it's 3 inches

2011-11-25T00:09:00.000-05:00

More from Sabrina's the next morning http://sabrinascafe.com/ ...farmacia wasn't open on Fridays and my visitors were here only briefly...

Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T23:51:00.000-05:00

Background: It's nice to have lots and lots of folks around for a large Thanksgiving feast. But sometimes, when there's a fractured toe involved that makes grocery procurement difficult, it's nice to do a more intimate and small scale dinner. The items that finally made the cut this year: Apps: Shrimp cocktail with cilantro chutney aioli Cranberry pecan sourdough bread with rosemary

other potential Thanksgiving items to try some other time

2011-11-21T16:48:00.006-05:00

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/steamed-red-snapper-with-mushrooms-and-ginger http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/asparagus-and-grilled-shiitake-with-soy-vinaigrette http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/molten-chocolate-cakes-vongerichten http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tangy-tomato-and-mango-salad

New method of mashed potatoes...works SO well.

2011-11-21T07:57:00.002-05:00

Background: I've had my ups and downs with making mashed potatoes. Too much cream--bad for your health. Too little cream--just doesn't do the trick. Potatoes steamed--way too steamed [bit of a cultural miscommunication one year with someone unnamed helping me boil the potatoes]. Olive oil versus butter. Veggie stock or none. One potato, two potatoes, three potatoes, four. Red potatoes,

Next up: pumpkin caramel flan

2011-11-21T07:54:00.003-05:00

I love flan. I love Pumpkin. I love Michelle Bernstein. What isn't there to love about this recipe? Pumpkin Caramel Flan Michelle Bernstein, Michy’s Makes two 9-inch flans or 16 individual ramekins For the caramel 1 cup sugar ½ cup water For the flan 14-ounces sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces whole milk 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounces pumpkin puree 5 large eggs 1

Recipes from Reading Terminal's website

2011-11-18T13:44:00.003-05:00

These all look exciting... Metropolitan Bakery’s Pumpkin-Walnut Muffins Have Thanksgiving guests staying overnight? These muffins, which will appear intermittently at Metropolitan Bakery’s Reading Terminal Stand through the end of November (sometimes in a Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip variation) and which are featured in the bakery’s 2003 cookbook, could be the delicious centerpiece of your Black

More Philly Discoveries

2011-11-13T21:26:00.002-05:00

Some new favorites JG Domestic Food was too fantastic to take pictures of. I was in horrible pain from fracturing my toe right beforehand. But I do think it was the food that was so amazing, I succesfully forget about my pain for two hours... and then I stood up again. Still, completely worth putting off going to the doctors for the sake of the food. http://www.jgdomestic.com/ Farmicia http

Roommate Challenge

2011-11-11T22:48:00.017-05:00

Background: My roommates bought a pumpkin ice cream from Trader Joe's that they quite disliked. They kindly (?) offered it to me. At dinner, we discussed alternative uses of food...and it suddenly dawned on me that perhaps, the pumpkin ice cream could serve as an easy base for savory pumpkin-cream-based concoctions. It was deemed perhaps unlikely, given that the ice cream is quite sweet.

Bread and Asian Groceries

2011-10-04T00:13:00.000-04:00

Bread fascinates me. It's been my new love since moving to Philly...kinda of like sewing...but edible. I'm never quite sure what will come out... But since starting to bake my own bread, I've completely stopped buying it at the store. Fingers crossed that I don't become pregnant because I'm fairly certain that I'm not getting my folic acid that gets snuck into bread... Asian

Yellow Cake with Raspberry Filling, and Candied Ginger Chocolate Ganache Frosting

2011-09-13T21:17:00.002-04:00

Easy trader joe's upgrade

2011-09-07T21:50:00.000-04:00

bok choy, baby portobellos, arugula pesto with TJ's ravioli. I <3 TJ!

Some new loves in the city of love

2011-09-04T23:06:00.002-04:00

Recent hits: Mix and match Trader Joe's: Bag of their fettuccine alfredo + frozen broccoli florets + truffle oil = delicious insta-meal 85-Cent Vegetarian Samosas from International Foods and Spices (4203 Walnut Street). Spicy and delicious. Better than the dollar samasos being served at Desi Village for Baltimore Stroll. Best thing since sliced bread... In fact, I've also stocked up on

wine tasting from way back

2011-08-22T22:58:00.000-04:00

trying to get rid of papers... 2009 County Line Chardonnay--for a chardonnay, actually like 2008 Fleur de California Pinot Noir Central Coast-- light, summery, diff 2007 Gordon Brothers Merlot-- LOVE!!! 2008 Bodegas Maurodos Prima Tora --ehhhh

fresh mango and strawberry tart

2011-08-21T00:55:00.000-04:00

1c unslated butter 1/2c confectioners sugar 2c unbleached flour 2t cornstarch 1/4t baking powder 8oz softened cream cheese 1/4c sugar 1/4c fresh orange juice 1t orange zest 1/2c heavy cream 2c strawberries washed and hulled 2 mangoes diced 1/4c apricot fruit spread 2T water preheat 350 cream butter and sugar flour corn starch baking powder stir into butter mix pat into 9in tart or pie pan

perfectly pumpkin cookies

2011-08-21T00:52:00.000-04:00

1/2 c unsalter butter, softened 1/2c sugar 1/2c brown sugar 1 large egg 1c pumpkin puree 2t vanilla 2c unbleached all purpose flour 1t sea salt 1t baking soda 1/2 t baking powder 2t cinnamon 1/2 ground cloves 1/2t ground ginger 1/2 c powderred sugar preheat 350 cream butter and sugar add egg mix in pumpkin and vanilla mix dry: flour salt baking soda baking powder spices mix into butter mixture

healthy quiche

2011-08-20T23:53:00.000-04:00

more housecleaning and recycling of paper recipes... this one I've used quite a bit with modifications 1 small onion, chopped (I usually do slices instead and caramelize) 1c shredded cheese 1c plain yogurt or sour cream 1 tbsp flour 2 eggs 1t salt 1/4 t pepper 1c cooked spinach 1 unbaked pie crust 450 degrees beat eggs, add 3/4 c cheese yogurt flour onion seasonings stir in spinach pour mixture

smoked gouda potato gratin

2011-08-20T21:46:00.000-04:00

from wild oats...back in the day...time to get rid of loose papers! 2lb yukon gold or red potatoes, peeled 2c whole milk 1c half and half 1t sea salt 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2t thyme 1/2 t fresh cracked black pepper 1c smoked gouda, shredded preheat oven to 400 slice potatoes into 1/8 in discs place potatoes, milk, half and half, garlic, salt, thyme and pepper in saucepan heat to

Tots

2011-08-20T21:43:00.000-04:00

Courtesy of Whole Foods... 1.5 lb raw yams 3/4 c garbanzo beans, canned, undrained 1/2 t salt 1/4 t white pepper 1/2 t onion powder 1/2 t ground cinnamon steam or boil yams until barely tender (approx 15 min) let cool peel shred or grate yams puree garbanzo beans including liquid until smooth combine shredded yams and pureed garbanzo beans with remaining ingredients line sheet pans with

shrimp

2011-08-14T22:42:00.000-04:00

My friend posted these online tonight in response to a facebook post...ah technology... I am repasting them here so I don't lose them since they sound phenomenal! Drunken Shrimp (From Mark Bittman's book: Best Recipes in the World) 1 pound medium shrimp 1 1/4 cups Mei Kuei Lu Chiew, dry Gewurtraminer, or gin 1. If you are using live shrimp, run them under cold water to clean them thoroughly.

2011-07-18T15:39:00.000-04:00

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/bestof/toprecipes/bestcakerecipes/recipes/food/views/Bittersweet-Molten-Chocolate-Cakes-with-Coffee-Ice-Cream-107659

Zucchini pasta with fresh mint pea pesto

2011-07-16T11:17:00.000-04:00

Shelling peas--my first experience... Does anyone know if one needs to shell shelling peas before cooking them or can one cook them in their pods like edamame? Anyway, I erred on the safe side and boiled them in salted water with garlic scapes, mashed them with mint, olive oil, and sesame oil to make a pesto (food processor was unavailable). I then boiled Chinese noodles, drained them, and