Waiter, There’s a Flan in My Soup
Julie | March 14, 2012
Homemade beef stock is the ideal base for French onion soup, enlivened with creamy Gruyere cheese flans and toothsome barley.
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Macaroon Miracles
Julie | February 25, 2012
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!
Beef Jerky
Julie | February 6, 2012
Homemade jerky from grassfed beef makes a great protein and iron rich snack that my son and I love.
Merry Christmas!
Julie | December 25, 2011
Niman Ranch applewood smoked ham with an apricot-brown sugar glaze; orange-glazed carrots, sauteed broccoli rabe with onions, and creamed potatoes based on my mom’s childhood memory.
Thanksgiving Recap 2011
Julie | November 26, 2011
A recounting of our 2011 Thanksgiving dinner, and a few of the best recipes from it.
The Cat’s Away
Julie | September 30, 2011
A week’s worth of dinners cooked in my mom’s absence, mostly with a Mexican influence; and a recipe for watermelon salsa.
Nice Rack
Julie | September 22, 2011
Smoked barbecue pork spare ribs with a side of creamy, chile-flecked corn pudding.
Pesto-Stuffed Chicken
Julie | September 19, 2011
Chicken breasts stuffed with fresh pesto and mozzarella cheese, wrapped in prosciutto: an easy, flavorful dish that is pretty enough for company!
Voli Me Plyguri
Julie | September 9, 2011
Greek meatballs with beef and bulgur, simmered in tomato sauce and served with baba ghanoush in freshly made pita—the perfect post-grape harvesting dinner!
Rhubarb-Beet Pot Roast
Julie | August 29, 2011
A homey pot roast with an unusual flavor base of rhubarb, ginger, honey, and beets!
