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/2011/12/25/merry-christmas/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/12/25/merry-christmas/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:56:21 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=8106 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.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/12/25/merry-christmas/feed/ 0 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/2011/09/30/the-cats-away/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/30/the-cats-away/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:43:17 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7720 A week's worth of dinners cooked in my mom's absence, mostly with a Mexican influence; and a recipe for watermelon salsa.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/30/the-cats-away/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/22/nice-rack/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/22/nice-rack/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:02:35 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7648 Smoked barbecue pork spare ribs with a side of creamy, chile-flecked corn pudding.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/09/22/nice-rack/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/29/rhubarb-beet-pot-roast/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/29/rhubarb-beet-pot-roast/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:29:50 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7457 A homey pot roast with an unusual flavor base of rhubarb, ginger, honey, and beets!]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/29/rhubarb-beet-pot-roast/feed/ 0 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/2011/08/18/green-and-scarlet/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/18/green-and-scarlet/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:04:57 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7379 Lemon-roasted salmon fillets, served with garden-fresh green beans and hand-whisked gremolata aioli.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/18/green-and-scarlet/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/12/weedeater/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/12/weedeater/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:30:03 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7147 Purslane, a widely available wild succulent, may change your outlook on weeds! ]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/08/12/weedeater/feed/ 3 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/2011/07/26/vampire-carrots/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/26/vampire-carrots/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:58 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7193 For the first time ever, I met a parsnip I actually liked, spun into a silky, savory puree.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/07/26/vampire-carrots/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/2011/06/18/lemon-curd-halibut/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/18/lemon-curd-halibut/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:39:59 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=7052 Honey-sweetened lemon curd is not only perfect for topping crumpets and filling galettes, but also as a sweet-savory glaze for fish.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/18/lemon-curd-halibut/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/2011/06/12/whole-wheat-yogurt-sandwich-loaf/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/12/whole-wheat-yogurt-sandwich-loaf/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:18:50 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6494 A lovely soft bread, full of whole grains and yogurt, that makes great dinner rolls and slices up beautifully for sandwiches. ]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/12/whole-wheat-yogurt-sandwich-loaf/feed/ 0 http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/03/butternut-oatmeal-bread/ http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/03/butternut-oatmeal-bread/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:44:33 +0000 Julie http://persnicketypalate.com/?p=6996 An excellent soft, mild sandwich bread fortified with butternut squash, molasses, and oatmeal.]]> http://persnicketypalate.com/2011/06/03/butternut-oatmeal-bread/feed/ 0