http://persnicketypalate.com A fussy foodie's adventures beyond comfort food Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:39:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/12/munchies/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/12/munchies/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:46:20 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7114 Some perfect take-along munchies for traveling: sourdough cheese crackers and decorated sugar cookies.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/12/munchies/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/06/butternut-potato-blinis/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/06/butternut-potato-blinis/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:45:50 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7018 Adorable little potato pancakes not only use up leftovers, but sneak healthy butternut squash into your persnickety eater's diet! An incredibly versatile recipe.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/06/butternut-potato-blinis/feed/ 1 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/11/30/leftover-fest/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/11/30/leftover-fest/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:03:48 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6190 Transforming all-American turkey leftovers into Asian comfort food: fragrant pho and crisp egg rolls. ]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/11/30/leftover-fest/feed/ 3 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/10/17/fried-flowers/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/10/17/fried-flowers/#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:40:55 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=5814 Stuffed and fried pumpkin blossoms make the perfect garnish for a hearty meal of pork chops over couscous with a sauce of roasted tomatoes and Brussels sprout leaves.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/10/17/fried-flowers/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/31/spinach-balls/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/31/spinach-balls/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:57:39 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=5146 A crowd-pleaser from my childhood: baked balls of stuffing mixed with onion, spinach and melty cheese.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/31/spinach-balls/feed/ 5 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/23/in-a-pickle/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/23/in-a-pickle/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:29:58 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=5014 Chard stems and okra pickled in vinegar are my contributions for this week's Preserve the Bounty challenge.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/23/in-a-pickle/feed/ 2 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/07/13/gallopin-grapevines-batman/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/07/13/gallopin-grapevines-batman/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:07:43 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=4372 Dolmades two ways: an impromptu riff with collard greens and leftover bulgar pilaf, and a more traditional version with fresh grape leaves and a vegetarian filling.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/07/13/gallopin-grapevines-batman/feed/ 8 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/06/21/fennel-patties/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/06/21/fennel-patties/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:11:16 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=3462 Wild salmon is served with a thyme beurre blanc and some delicious little patties made from fennel fronds, of all things.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/06/21/fennel-patties/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/06/07/fried-onion-heaven/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/06/07/fried-onion-heaven/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:41:40 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=1644 Fried onions are yummy, no matter how you make them! Included are simple recipes for french-fried or haystack onions---perfect for all garnishing all sorts of foods---and crisp buttermilk-dredged onion rings with a dipper of homemade yogurt ranch dressing.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/06/07/fried-onion-heaven/feed/ 2 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/05/18/thin-wheats/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/05/18/thin-wheats/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 02:51:31 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=2366 A homemade version of the popular Wheat Thin crackers, perfect for snacking.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/05/18/thin-wheats/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/01/24/filling-in-the-gaps/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/01/24/filling-in-the-gaps/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:34:10 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=1883 This is a summary post overviewing the meals and baked goods I made over the holidays, concluding with the highlight of my father making ebelskivers.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/01/24/filling-in-the-gaps/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2009/06/14/stuck-on-you/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2009/06/14/stuck-on-you/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:51:46 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=1411 The June 2009 Daring Cooks challenged featured potstickers or gyoza with homemade wrappers, and allowed me to work on my pleating technique.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2009/06/14/stuck-on-you/feed/ 4 http://persnicketypalate.com/2009/04/07/nolans-birthday/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2009/04/07/nolans-birthday/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:41:23 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=1126 My son's first birthday party, celebrated with homemade breadsticks and hummus, stuffed peppers, and a fabulously messy devil's food white-out cake.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2009/04/07/nolans-birthday/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2008/10/12/eggplant-fritters/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2008/10/12/eggplant-fritters/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:56:04 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=865 These crisp fritters transform eggplant into a vehicle for dipping in spicy muhammara; Moroccan chicken skewers round out the meal.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2008/10/12/eggplant-fritters/feed/ 2 http://persnicketypalate.com/2008/09/27/lavash-there-me-hearties/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2008/09/27/lavash-there-me-hearties/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:19:17 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=866 The September 2008 Daring Bakers challenge featured crunchy lavash crackers, decorated with Middle Eastern spices and sesame seeds. I served mine at a going-away party with muhammara, a roasted-red pepper dip thickened with walnuts and bread crumbs. ]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2008/09/27/lavash-there-me-hearties/feed/ 3