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Chicken and Asparagus Risotto

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:18:06 PST

I can't believe how long it's been since we've made risotto - it seems like we used to make it all the time. This recipe is for a creamy version that's delicious and easy to make. Like...

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White Loaves ~ My First Tuesdays with Dorie Post!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:52:40 PST

Sliced for Sandwiches! After first rise I was so excited to see the Tuesdays with Dorie group open to new members after they spent 4 years baking their way through Baking from My Home to Yours...

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Speculaas ~ Baked Sunday Mornings ~

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:31:12 PST

This week, we decided to join forces with a parallel group, called Club Baked who is also baking their way through Baked Explorations by Renato Poliafito and Matt Lewis. Our schedules coincided...

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Chocolate Coconut Bars

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:39:15 PST

Chocolate, Coconut, and Brown Sugar - what's not to love? When I saw this recipe on the bag of C & H Dark Brown Sugar, I decided to try it. They're easy to put together without a...

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Inspirational Blog Award!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:09:41 PST

My blogger friend and mentor, Lizzy, of That Skinny Chick Can Bake was sweet enough to give me the "Inspirational Blogger" Award. Lizzy is a talented baker who juggles the favorites of her...

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Coq au Vino Bianco, Green Beans, and Broth Braised Potatoes ~ French Fridays with Dorie ~ and Lemon Tarts

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:12:57 PST

I wanted to make something rich and flavorful to accompany this week's French Fridays with Dorie recipe. I remembered this wonderful Chicken dish we'd made called Coq au Vino Bianco from The...

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Pizza Rolls!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:29:52 PST

I had a friend who made incredible Pizza Rolls. Although she made them often, she wouldn't share the recipe with me, so this is my first attempt at trying to make them on my own. Preheat...

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Dorie Greenspan's Coconut Tea Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:55:11 PST

Crisp top, velvety cake, and yummy coconut! I love coconut! I always have, so I was looking forward to trying Dorie's Coconut Tea Cake from Baking From My Home to Yours. Infused...

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Quatre Quarts ~ French Fridays with Dorie ~ with Limoncello Blueberry Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:00:10 PST

Quatre Quarts - lovely, light, & golden! This week's French Fridays with Dorie challenge is for Quatre Quarts which is a lovely, light cake that is simple to make. Although...

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Baked Sunday Mornings ~ Substitute ~ New York-style Crumb Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:59:39 PST

Grab a fork! Wonderful Sour Cream Cake This week's Baked Sunday Mornings challenge is for Pecan Tassies. I love Pecan Tassies, but I just made them for Christmas because they're a tradition...

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Curried Lentil Soup ~ from Lemons and Anchovies

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:24:13 PST

Curried Lentil Soup Purple-topped Turnips I had some leftover chicken from this week's French Fridays with Dorie recipe and I wanted to try something with a different flavor base. When I...

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M. Jacques' Armagnac Chicken ~ aka Magical Chicken ~ French Fridays with Dorie

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:49 PST

Ta-dah - Chicken Magic! Fresh Vegetables This week's French Fridays With Dorie challenge is for M.Jacques' Armagnac Chicken ~ which could be accurately described as "magical." Reading...

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Cauliflower-Potato Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:49:16 PST

I've featured this soup before, so what's so special about it this time? We grew our own Cauliflower! Once you get the basics down, you'll find lots of ways to make this soup your...

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Bubble-top Brioche! ~ French Fridays with Dorie ~ and Deviled Ham + Late Addition - Bourbon Bread Pudding with Caramel Bourbon Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:15:08 PST

Bubble-top Brioche!This week's French Fridays with Dorie challenge is for these lovely, buttery Brioche! I was so excited to try these - I even have these cute little pans!...

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Pan-fried Albacore Tuna with Chardonnay Reduction Sauce with Zucchini and Parsley Potatoes

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:42:50 PST

Pan-fried Albacore Tuna We bought this Albacore Tuna Fresh from the boat at the Channel Islands Farmers' Market. We wanted to prepare it in a way that let the flavor of the fish come through....

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Bloggers Against Hunger

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:24:52 PST

I just discovered Bloggers Against Hunger via More Than Burnt Toast. The World Food Programme helps people all over the world. This foundation is sponsored by the United Nations. ...

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Happy Birthday, Michael & Chelsea! A Greek Feast

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:07:22 PST

Happy Birthday, Michael & Chelsea! My brother was blessed with the best birthday gift of his life when his daughter, Chelsea, was born on his birthday 22 years ago! They have a lot in...

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Liebster Blog Award!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:34:15 PST

A big "Thank you" to my friend, Cher, of The not so exciting adventures of a dabbler... who was nice enough to give me the "Liebster Blog" award! Cher is a fellow Dorista who keeps us all...

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New Year's Eve Dinner for Two ~ Shrimp Cocktail, Pepper Steak, Baked Potatoes with Provencal Cheese, and Riesling Poached Pears with Whipped Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:00:04 PST

Shrimp Cocktail As far as I'm concerned nothing else this elegant is this easy to prepare. Line cocktail glasses with lettuce, fill the bowls about 1/2 way with Cocktail Sauce, then hang...

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Chris' Provencal Garlic-Herb Cheese Spread and Parmesan Cheese Crackers

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:50:26 PST

These wonderful holiday recipes come from my blogger friend, Chris. Please take some time to visit her beautifully inspired blog. She is so talented and her love of fresh foods...

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Merry Christmas to All!

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:58:28 PST

It's been a whirlwind month for us. But we wanted to take a moment to wish you all the blessings of the season. Merry Christmas! Here are some more photos from our trip to...

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Pecan Tassies

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:37:45 PST

I can't remember a Christmas without Pecan Tassies while we were growing up. They were a particular favorite of my brother. Tender Cream Cheese pastry filled with gooey, chewy brown sugar...

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Christmas Lima Bean Soup and Beer Batter Bread

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:40:11 PST

Christmas Lima Bean SoupLima Beans get a bad rap, but I've always liked them. When I saw these red and cream striped Christmas Lima Beans at the Farmers' Market, I decided to try them. Anytime...

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Buckeyes! Baked Sunday Mornings

noreply@blogger.com (Susan) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:32:08 PST

This week's Baked Sunday Mornings challenge is for Buckeyes - the state candy of Ohio. These delicious treats require no baking at all. Every year, we all gather at my mother's house to...

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