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/2012/02/25/macaroon-miracles/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2012/02/25/macaroon-miracles/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:04:45 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=8221 A Samoa-like coconut-almond macaroon torte with luscious dark chocolate ganache: a positive miracle of grain-free, dairy-free baking, as far as I am concerned!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2012/02/25/macaroon-miracles/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2012/02/01/ironic/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2012/02/01/ironic/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:14:23 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=8008 Finally, a wheaty sandwich loaf that satisfies the entire family's requirements for flavor, texture, and nutrition, all on an adaptable timeline!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2012/02/01/ironic/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/12/19/bananagrahams/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/12/19/bananagrahams/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:02:31 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=8048 Banana graham crackers, homemade marshmallows, and dark chocolate = an equation for everything from oatmeal to bread pudding!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/12/19/bananagrahams/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/12/18/play-with-your-food/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/12/18/play-with-your-food/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:01:17 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=8052 Peanut butter playdough thickened with coconut flour, and homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/12/18/play-with-your-food/feed/ 1 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/11/26/thanksgiving-recap-2011/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/11/26/thanksgiving-recap-2011/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:52:40 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7960 A recounting of our 2011 Thanksgiving dinner, and a few of the best recipes from it.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/11/26/thanksgiving-recap-2011/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/10/27/povitica/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/10/27/povitica/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:09:25 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7894 The October 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was an unusual filled holiday bread called povitica; I made two gorgeous loaves filled with apples, walnuts and cinnamon.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/10/27/povitica/feed/ 2 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/10/vehicles/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/10/vehicles/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:23:16 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7526 Chewy granola bars made with soaked oats, pepitas, walnuts, and omega-3 gummy vitamins for my picky kiddo's snacking needs.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/10/vehicles/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/01/fried-whole-snapper-with-corn-melange/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/01/fried-whole-snapper-with-corn-melange/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:58:41 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7504 A light meal of fried whole snapper, perched atop a bed of shiitake mushrooms, local summery vegetables (several homegrown!), and rich broth flavored with saffron and ginger.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/01/fried-whole-snapper-with-corn-melange/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/26/casomorphin-power-ranger/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/26/casomorphin-power-ranger/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:23:04 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7414 An in-depth post relating the findings of Nolan's medical testing---including nutritional deficits and digestive concerns---and how we hope to help him both physically and socially through dietary intervention.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/26/casomorphin-power-ranger/feed/ 2 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/21/cajun-casserole/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/21/cajun-casserole/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:11:29 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7352 Cajun-spiced turkey breast with honey-grilled corn on the cob and a zucchini-rice casserole so filling it could be a meal all on its own!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/21/cajun-casserole/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/17/brown-rice-pudding/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/17/brown-rice-pudding/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:56:46 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7382 Creamy brown rice pudding is the perfect vehicle for that extra half-gallon of milk that you need to use up---eat it warm or cold, with fresh or dried fruit, for breakfast or dessert!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/17/brown-rice-pudding/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/04/potato-beet-gratin/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/04/potato-beet-gratin/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:11:35 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7275 Succulent smoky chicken with peach barbecue sauce on the grill still can't hold a candle to my potato-beet gratin, believe it or not! ]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/04/potato-beet-gratin/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/05/20/feeling-cheeky/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/05/20/feeling-cheeky/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 15:59:07 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6904 A nicely balanced meal if I do say so myself: almond-crusted halibut cheeks with orange beurre blanc, broccoli, and sweet potato puree with coconut milk and almond butter.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/05/20/feeling-cheeky/feed/ 2 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/04/27/maple-mousse-in-edible-cups/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/04/27/maple-mousse-in-edible-cups/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:36:25 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6828 The April 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was maple mousse served up in edible cups. I made almond-banana cups edged with chocolate, and made maple-bacon s'mores just for fun!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/04/27/maple-mousse-in-edible-cups/feed/ 3 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/03/14/yogurt-rubbed-chicken-and-paneer-pulao/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/03/14/yogurt-rubbed-chicken-and-paneer-pulao/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:18:52 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6686 An Indian-inspired meal for the Indian-averse palate: Yogurt-rubbed roast chicken with tandoori spices, and an aromatic rice pilaf with peas and homemade paneer cheese. ]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/03/14/yogurt-rubbed-chicken-and-paneer-pulao/feed/ 1