Speed Records and Brownie Sundaes

Julie | May 31, 2008

White Chocolate Ice Cream

Velvety white chocolate ice cream tops gooey bittersweet brownies that can go from concept to plate in about 30 minutes with no boxed mix in sight (take that, Rachel Ray!).

Gnawing the Bones

Julie | May 30, 2008

Pork ribs with an Asian flair, first blanched, then fried, and finally braised, creating plates of sticky, chewy, aromatic goodness that made me a rib convert.

Angel Hair with Tomato-Mascarpone Sauce

Julie | May 29, 2008

A quick pasta dish comprised primarily of pantry staples.

If You Like Piña Coladas…

Julie | May 28, 2008

Slice of opera cake

The May 2008 Daring Bakers challenge featured an almost “albino” version of the traditional dark chocolate opéra cake. My variation had a piña colada theme, involving pineapple curd and mousse, coconut buttercream, and a garnish of dried pineapple flowers.

Crispy/Sesame/Mandarin/Orange Beef and/or Chicken

Julie | May 27, 2008

Thinly sliced beef, fried for crunch and then tossed with snow peas and a sticky orange sauce.

Swedish Turkey Meatballs

Julie | May 15, 2008

Turkey meatballs in a light gravy, served over pasta. I can’t vouch for their authenticity, but they were very tasty.

Bay Scallop Risotto

Julie | May 15, 2008

A straightforward risotto flavored with dried porcini mushrooms and dotted with tender bay scallops.

Postpartum Baking

Julie | May 11, 2008

An airy chocolate “pound” cake perfect for snacking.

Julie Had a Lotta Lamb

Julie | May 10, 2008

Irish lamb stew

Boneless leg of lamb, broken down into Moroccan-spiced kebabs and a savory Irish lamb stew, thickened with potatoes and barley.

What Almanzo Liked Most

Julie | May 9, 2008

Brats with Creamy Apple Compote

Pan-roasted brats with a creamy, sweet-tart compote of apples and onions; these are equally at home served over noodles, spaetzle, polenta or potatoes.

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