Improv

Julie | February 27, 2011

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The February 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was panna cotta and oatmeal florentine cookies. I made a simple presentation with maple-balsamic caramel, an apple pie panna cotta, and a German chocolate panna cotta cake with yogurt.

B’stilla My Heart

Julie | February 24, 2011

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An unusual and impressive dish, I have been working up the courage to make a Moroccan chicken b’stilla for years now. The process was not as intimidating as I would have guessed, and it is a great recipe to have on hand for entertaining.

Asian Broccoli Slaw

Julie | February 22, 2011

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A slightly different way to treat broccoli: finely shredded with carrot and onion, then sauted with crunchy almonds, juicy orange segments, and a light Asian-inspired dressing.

Oatmeal Popovers

Julie | February 14, 2011

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Hearty oatmeal popovers make an unusual Valentine breakfast.

Brava

Julie | February 10, 2011

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Almond-crusted halibut and patatas bravas over a quick romesco sauce—the whole meal was good, but the potatoes were revelatory.

Distraction

Julie | February 6, 2011

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An announcement about our son, as well as two coconut flour recipes: basic pancakes and crepes filled with yogurt, almonds and chocolate, or Meyer lemon curd.

Lobster Ravioli

Julie | February 5, 2011

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As a little inside joke, I couldn’t resist giving my husband a plate of lobster ravioli for his birthday dinner this year.

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