Category Archives: Main Course

Spicy Orange Chicken

Posted on 14 March 2012 by

With all of the crazy in my world right now, I feel a pronounced need to look for some balance.  And strength.  And focus.  And flexibility.  So I’ve decided to give yoga a try. The idea of me stepping into … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Notes On A Recipe Bon Appetit Shrimp and Garlicky Beans with Feta

Posted on 2 March 2012 by

The following originally appeared on 4/20/09 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Bon Appetit Shrimp and Garlicky Beans with Feta Every dog may have its day, but there’s no telling how long that day may be in coming.  … Continue reading →

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Honey Sriracha Beef Skewers

Posted on 29 February 2012 by

By now, you’re probably on to me and my word puzzles.  No, I did not stop myself from diving headlong into honey sriracha beef skewers long enough to take a picture.  If it’s a picture you want, hop on over … Continue reading →

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Daube de Boeuf

Posted on 27 February 2012 by

What is daube de boeuf?  That’s just a fancy name for beefy, stewy pot roast.  A fancy French name for beefy, stewy pot roast. So what’s fancy French pot roast got to do with the picture above?  I took that … Continue reading →

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Braised Lentils

Posted on 20 February 2012 by

The Mistah and I have been swimming in an ocean of paperwork and bureaucratic red tape.  Forms.  Inspections.  Interviews.  It’s enough to leave me drained and uninspired at the end of the day.  Which means that my tolerance for fussy … Continue reading →

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Flashback Fridy – Holy Mole

Posted on 17 February 2012 by

The following originally appeared on 4/15/09 at Exit 51. Holy Mole Forgive me, for I have sinned.  I have been unfaithful…to my Chicken Mole.  I’m sure that as indiscretions go, this one is pretty minor.  But I can’t help myself.  … Continue reading →

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Ruth’s Spiced Chicken

Posted on 15 February 2012 by

During my Advantium Adventures, I noticed that chicken skin does not brown and crisp quite the same as it does in my gas oven.  And that’s a shame because crispy chicken skin is one of my favorite things.  So I … Continue reading →

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Tortellini Soup

Posted on 9 January 2012 by

So it’s January.  The holidays are officially over.  You may have overindulged in things like cookies, cocktails, and buttery treats.  Which may mean that you’re feeling a little cruddy right about now.  While I don’t have the cure for any … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Notes On Cooking With SFC

Posted on 6 January 2012 by

The following originally appeared on 3/25/09 at Exit 51. Notes On Cooking With SFC Each week, SFC picks one meal that he will cook.  As hard as it is for me not to jump in and take over on these … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Blind Date

Posted on 30 December 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 3/16/09 at Exit 51 Blind Date Recipe testing is the culinary equivalent of blind dating.  You hear about a hot new recipe and instantly know you are meant to be together.  You begin to doodle … Continue reading →

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