Monthly Archives: June 2011

Luscious Lemon Sauce

Posted on 29 June 2011 by

When I served that divine Kerrygold Shortbread, I topped it with a lemon/blueberry sauce.  Here’s the lemon half of that combo.  I’ve never made lemon curd before but my guess is that this is a simpler sauce that gives a … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Shortbread

Posted on 27 June 2011 by

I don’t often pull the “you really need to use a specific brand” card here.  Today, I’m laying that card squarely on the table.  Because while most of the time I find that attitude to be rather condescending…not that I’m … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Notes on a Recipe Cinnamon Scented Baked Chocolate Mousse Cake

Posted on 24 June 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 11/13/08 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Cinnamon Scented Baked Chocolate Mousse Cake Rounding out the Fast Food @ Home recipes I tried last week was a baked chocolate mousse cake.  Since going … Continue reading →

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Paprika Roasted Salmon

Posted on 22 June 2011 by

I’ve spent the better part of an hour writing, deleting, and rewriting something to accompany this recipe.  To be blunt, I’ve got nothing.  Heck, I don’t even have a photo of the Paprika Roasted Salmon.  But don’t let any of … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Mushrooms

Posted on 20 June 2011 by

The Mistah has this habit that drives me kinda batty.  When we sit down to eat, he’ll say, “So tell me about this”.  I know this is his way of expressing interest but what I want to say most of … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Notes on a Recipe Jacques Pepin’s Scallops Grenobolise

Posted on 17 June 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 11/12/08 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Jacques Pepin’s Scallops Grenobolise Last week ended much the same way it began…by not having an important ingredient for something I had planned to make.  Even … Continue reading →

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Steak Tips and ‘Shrooms

Posted on 15 June 2011 by

I don’t have any kind of story to go with this recipe so I’m going to do a before and after and see where it leads.  See, some photographers are able to get their images right in the camera. Perfect … Continue reading →

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Food Memories – Snickerdoodles

Posted on 13 June 2011 by

I met Colleen last year at the Big Summer Potluck.  I have to tell you, that one day brought so many talented people into my world.  Colleen not only runs Souffle Bombay, she also has a second site, Picture Me … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Fast Food @ Home

Posted on 10 June 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 11/5/08 at Exit 51 Fast Food @ Home This week has not been my best in the kitchen.  All the hubbub and activity of late has me off my game.  My pantry and fridge are … Continue reading →

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Tagine de Poulet

Posted on 8 June 2011 by

I remember the first time I ever tried couscous.  I was a freshman in college (Go Blue Hens!) and I had taken the train to Philadelphia to visit my friend Yasmine at the University of Pennsylvania. Most of my memories … Continue reading →

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