Monthly Archives: October 2011

Cider Roasted Pork

Posted on 31 October 2011 by

The barrage of holiday recipes is ready to begin at any moment.  The interwebs will invariably fill up with posts about turkey this and stuffing that…all guaranteed to turn your holiday table into a Norman Rockwell/Martha Stewart mash up.  You … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Crush

Posted on 28 October 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 2/11/09 at Exit 51. Crush Who was the first person you had a crush on?  It’s ok, I won’t tell anyone.  Me?  My first crush was probably Shawn Cassidy.  Yes, I grew up surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Peppers and Zucchini

Posted on 26 October 2011 by

This was one of those rare dishes that got a split decision in our house.  The Mistah, he says he is not much for zucchini.  Although he “claims” to like my curried zucchini soup.  And he devoured the zucchini and … Continue reading →

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Braised Onion Tart

Posted on 24 October 2011 by

Do not be fooled by my crappy photo.  There’s a lovely picture of Braised Onion Tart in February’s Bon Appetit.  If you want the glamour shot, look there. Note to self: Check the ingredient label the next time you think … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Notes On A Recipe Barefoot Contessa’s Beef Stew

Posted on 21 October 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 2/9/08 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Barefoot Contessa’s Beef Stew As I’ve  said, I’m enjoying the fact that the current season of Barefoot Contessa is based on her new cookbook.  Watching the … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Lentils

Posted on 19 October 2011 by

Here is how I derail my South Beach experience.  I take a perfectly fine, SB friendly recipe, and I monkey with it.  The chicken and lentils recipe that you’ll find on page 284 of Supercharged has no mention of chicken … Continue reading →

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Quick Coq au Vin

Posted on 17 October 2011 by

I don’t know what you think of this picture.  But I’ve tasted that meal.  And despite how unphotogenic it may be, it scores a perfect 10 on taste.  Braised chicken, BACON, rich wine sauce, and pearl onions.  How could it … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Potato Po-tah-to

Posted on 14 October 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 2/4/09 at Exit 51. Potato Po-tah-to If you know me and the mistah, you will totally understand why I posted a link to this commercial.

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Bittman’s Glazed Carrots

Posted on 12 October 2011 by

As I type this, which has no connection to when it will flash across the interweb as a published post, I am a few short days away from embarking on a week’s vacation away from computers, blog, interwebs, and tweets.  … Continue reading →

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Easy Brown Rice

Posted on 10 October 2011 by

Yes, that really is a shot of my pantry.  No, it’s not pretty. What is also not pretty is my reliance on Uncle Ben for quick brown rice.  It’s really quite seductive…a mere 90 seconds from pouch to plate.  But … Continue reading →

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