http://persnicketypalate.com A fussy foodie's adventures beyond comfort food Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:42:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/28/tomato-bisque/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/28/tomato-bisque/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:35:41 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7618 Roasted tomato bisque with potato latke melts and pickled peppers, a warming autumn meal. ]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/28/tomato-bisque/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/13/let-me-count-the-ways/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/13/let-me-count-the-ways/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:07:02 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7327 Pasta embedded with zucchini, creamy zucchini-spinach soup, and even zucchini brownies---yet more ways to eat up that prolific pile of squash.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/13/let-me-count-the-ways/feed/ 1 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/03/opening-sallies/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/03/opening-sallies/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:02:22 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7208 Pickles, fritters, and a summery pasta dish that highlights zucchini in two ways: sauteed with red onion, and ground raw into an herby pistou that clings to the pasta with a splash of cream.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/03/opening-sallies/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/21/leftover-night-local-edition/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/21/leftover-night-local-edition/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:12:21 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7155 Playing blog catch-up with some light meals based on local produce from our home garden and farmers' market.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/21/leftover-night-local-edition/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/08/the-verge-of-vacation/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/08/the-verge-of-vacation/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:18:32 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7119 Homemade French dressing, pickled shallots, and cauliflower frittata on the verge of vacation.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/08/the-verge-of-vacation/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/13/bettys-tea/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/13/bettys-tea/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:48:22 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7037 A nourishing tea party menu in honor of an elderly friend of ours: crumpets with homemade jam, raw clotted cream, and honeyed lemon curd, plus tzatziki tuna salad cups and lilac-infused syrup to sweeten the tea!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/13/bettys-tea/feed/ 1 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/2011/04/24/i-love-it-when-a-plan-comes-together/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/04/24/i-love-it-when-a-plan-comes-together/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:21:49 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6803 In celebration of spring and resurrection--fiddlehead fern quiche with ramps and blueberry betty nests with banana custard.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/04/24/i-love-it-when-a-plan-comes-together/feed/ 1 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/03/29/smore-cupcakes-for-the-birthday-boy/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/03/29/smore-cupcakes-for-the-birthday-boy/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:15:26 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6727 Antipasto pasta salad may be tasty, but it pales in comparison to gooey, chocolatey s'mores cupcakes with toasted marshmallow meringue frosting. The perfect treat for a third birthday celebration!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/03/29/smore-cupcakes-for-the-birthday-boy/feed/ 5 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/01/03/moms-macaroni-soup/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/01/03/moms-macaroni-soup/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:00:03 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6386 A trip down Memory Lane with a very simple soup of macaroni, milk and butter.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/01/03/moms-macaroni-soup/feed/ 4 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/01/02/monsieur-monte/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/01/02/monsieur-monte/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:55:31 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6243 Call it what you will, this sandwich is exploding with flavor from Gruyere, prosciutto, herbes de Provence, Dijon mustard and Parmesan.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/01/02/monsieur-monte/feed/ 2 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/11/27/thanksgiving-recap-2010/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/11/27/thanksgiving-recap-2010/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:23:57 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6142 A recap of our Thanksgiving dinner from top to tail: turkey with prosciutto-hazelnut butter and all the fixings.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/11/27/thanksgiving-recap-2010/feed/ 1 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/09/26/a-bowlful-of-sunshine/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/09/26/a-bowlful-of-sunshine/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:11:22 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=5577 A bowlful of sunshine is always welcome on an autumn afternoon, and this golden tomato soup with filling barley and fresh shelling beans fits the bill.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/09/26/a-bowlful-of-sunshine/feed/ 10 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/09/18/beet-greens-crostata/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/09/18/beet-greens-crostata/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2010 05:53:33 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=5467 A savory crostata of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, sauteed beet greens and leeks, and a rustic, flaky crust.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/09/18/beet-greens-crostata/feed/ 1 http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/21/taking-the-cure/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/21/taking-the-cure/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:30:09 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=4820 Home-cured salmon isn't nearly as scary or complicated as I thought it would be! We loved this gravlax with scrambled eggs, in corn soup with okra croutons, and straight off the board.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2010/08/21/taking-the-cure/feed/ 0