Big Boy Meatballs

Julie | June 29, 2009

This has become my basic meatball recipe for serving over spaghetti, along with any number of flavor variations.

Tart Party, Sans Vicars

Julie | June 27, 2009

bakewell_filled

The June 2009 Daring Bakers challenge featured a traditional British “pudding,” the Bakewell Tart, a dessert simply comprised of shortbread crust, jam, and almond frangpane. I tried my hand at homemade strawberry freezer jam, with mixed results.

Packaged with Care

Julie | June 25, 2009

A summery recipe for zucchini-wrapped halibut with dill and a white wine-butter sauce.

Stuck on You

Julie | June 14, 2009

potsticker_fried1

The June 2009 Daring Cooks challenged featured potstickers or gyoza with homemade wrappers, and allowed me to work on my pleating technique.

Divide and Conquer

Julie | June 8, 2009

lambzuke_kebabs

Two recipes for boneless leg of lamb: First, grilled butterflied lamb with a hoisin glaze, served with sauteed mushrooms; then, Moroccan kebabs grilled with zucchini chunks and served over pistachio-date couscous.

Halibut Romesco

Julie | June 6, 2009

Halibut fillets are served with a romesco sauce with ancho and almonds; the leftovers are transformed into fishcakes with romesco-scented aioli.

Nolan’s Graham Crackers

Julie | June 2, 2009

My son’s favorite snack crackers, made with minimal ingredients in fun shapes for tiny tasters.

Leftover Night, Volume II

Julie | June 1, 2009

A compilation of several chocolate desserts: Alton Brown’s The Chewy (Chocolate Chip Cookie), Dorie Greenspan’s chipster-topped brownies, and millionaire’s shortbread with chocolate and gooey dulce de leche.

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