Update and Redux: J – I’m usually just so-so about pancakes. Typically, they’re a bit heavy and too sweet. But, not this recipe! Fluffiest pancakes ever is a perfect description. Pillowy cakes with ripe bananas and a not-too-sweet syrup. Yum! C – These are the fluffiest pancakes I have ever … Continue reading
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Clean Out The Pantry Week 2016: Cacio e Pepe
Update and Redux: J – I hoard pasta. There, I admitted it. If there is a new, interesting pasta at the store, I’ll buy it. Of course, only high-end, imported Italian pastas. Christina reminded me of this week’s theme and the large amount of linguine I have in stock. Well, … Continue reading
Green Tea Week 2016: Green Tea Poached Salmon
Update and Redux: J – I love poached salmon … especially this one. Christina was on a tea-in-cooking kick last year. This dish was one of the crazy-good results. Super easy. Super healthy. Yum! C – I have been going crazy with this tea-in-cooking idea. The matcha green tea salad … Continue reading
Egg Week 2016: Eggs Florentine with Hollandaise Sauce
Update and Redux: J – This is such a classic dish. It was time to revisit. I’ve had many versions … some great, some tired. We’re not into tired old food here, so we wanted to refresh this delicious recipe with some contemporary ingredients. Worked out well! J – Good … Continue reading
Egg Week 2016: Savory Souffle
Update and Redux: C – This is one of my favorite things to do with egg whites, when you use all your yolks for custard. Just make sure to eat it as soon as possible. It doesn’t take much time to deflate. C – Jim better have a fast shutter … Continue reading
Egg Week 2016: Baked Eggs and Irish Bangers
Update and Redux: J – A couple of years ago, we were doing Irish Week. Luke and Chris immediately suggested this dish … a great comfort-breakfast cure for lots of Irish revelry the night before. While I’m not Irish, I’m sure it will work equally well for just about any … Continue reading
Egg Week 2016: Quinoa Egg Avocado Breakfast
Update and Redux: C – This dish should be eaten all day long. It really can be. It’s delicious, nutritious and filling. It’s fancy, but easy. Just a few steps along with a few cookie cutters. It’s simple enough to serve to guests during brunch. C – It’s fancy … Continue reading
Egg Week 2016: Sous Vide Poached Eggs
Update and Redux: C – Poaching eggs sous vide is as simple as cooking them in their own shell. There’s no more need to swirl them or even add vinegar. All you need is a sous vide machine. A little impractical for a lot of people, but to me it’s … Continue reading
Mushroom Week 2016: Portobello Mushroom Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos
C – My husband and I were happy the day I made these tacos for the first time in a long time. For a while, I didn’t think I was going to make tacos ever again. Being a vegetarian means no meat in your tacos. Tacos just aren’t as filling … Continue reading
Mushroom Week 2016: Portobello Mushroom Burger
Update and Redux: J – A long while ago, Christina tried to eat vegetarian … with little success. Now, she’s trying again, with amazing success. Many more inventive and delicious recipes. Especially this one. I am almost tempted to substitute it for my usual Burger Night. Rich. “Meaty.” Very satisfying. … Continue reading