Tag Archives: Melissa d’Arabian

Melissa’s Creamy Crock Pot Polenta

Posted on 23 November 2011 by

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the States.  It’s going to be an especially challenging day for me.  A day that will require me to remember to Be Brave.  But it’s a day that celebrates gratitude.  And despite all of the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Sponge Puddings

Posted on 22 August 2011 by

My house has been taken over by canning jars.  They are everywhere.  My kitchen, my dining room, inside my refrigerator, and down in my basement.  Some are full of obvious things, like jam and marmalade, and not so obvious things, … 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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Fish Piccata

Posted on 16 May 2011 by

If you’ve been hanging around these parts for a while, you’ve seen the name Melissa d’Arabian once or twice before.  She was the winner of The Next Food Network Star a few seasons back who now has her own TFN … Continue reading →

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Pot Roast Carbonnade

Posted on 28 July 2010 by

On the 4th of July while many Americans were grilling and chilling, I was peeling and chopping and sweating and braising.  Even if our grill were ready for action, it was too freaking hot to stand out in the blistering … Continue reading →

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Melissa’s Braised Pork

Posted on 8 June 2010 by

I’m sure my high school English teacher would disapprove of the title of this post since it could be interpreted that I am braising Melissa’s pork.  Let me just go on the record to say that to the best of … Continue reading →

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Hug It Out

Posted on 13 January 2010 by

Some people believe that your astrological sign determines facets of your personality.   If you were to ask The Mistah to describe my personality, I’m sure he’d find a polite answer that didn’t involve the phrase ‘crankypants’.  But I’ll tell you … Continue reading →

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