Speed Records and Brownie Sundaes
Velvety white chocolate ice cream tops gooey bittersweet brownies that can go from concept to plate in about 30 minutes with no boxed mix in sight (take that, Rachel Ray!).
Monthly Archives: May 2008
Gnawing the Bones
Pork ribs with an Asian flair, first blanched, then fried, and finally braised, creating plates of sticky, chewy, aromatic goodness that made me a rib convert.
Angel Hair with Tomato-Mascarpone Sauce
A quick pasta dish comprised primarily of pantry staples.
If You Like Piña Coladas…
The May 2008 Daring Bakers challenge featured an almost "albino" version of the traditional dark chocolate opéra cake. My variation had a piña colada theme, involving pineapple curd and mousse, coconut buttercream, and a garnish…
Crispy/Sesame/Mandarin/Orange Beef and/or Chicken
Thinly sliced beef, fried for crunch and then tossed with snow peas and a sticky orange sauce.
Swedish Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs in a light gravy, served over pasta. I can't vouch for their authenticity, but they were very tasty.
Bay Scallop Risotto
A straightforward risotto flavored with dried porcini mushrooms and dotted with tender bay scallops.
Julie Had a Lotta Lamb
Boneless leg of lamb, broken down into Moroccan-spiced kebabs and a savory Irish lamb stew, thickened with potatoes and barley.
What Almanzo Liked Most
Pan-roasted brats with a creamy, sweet-tart compote of apples and onions; these are equally at home served over noodles, spaetzle, polenta or potatoes, and I have paired the compote with all manner of pork products.
Oxtail Ragu to Have a Baby By
My son's birth story, in great detail. How many women eat pasta with homemade oxtail ragu for dinner while in labor? Not many, I'm guessing.
Pierogies and Paprikash
Comfort food in a tidy little package, otherwise known as potato-bacon pierogies, with a side of creamy chicken paprikash.