The Carnivore
No recipe at the moment, just an adorable photo of my paleo poster-baby noshing on a rib bone. These were baby back ribs dry-rubbed and braised in the VitaClay for 2.5 hours, then brushed with a…
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Mishmash
Several different uses for shredded sweet potatoes: hashes, fries, and even crepes!
How the Grinch Stollen Christmas
The December 2010 Daring Bakers challenge was stollen, a traditional German Christmas bread. Mine contained dried cherries, pistachios, and candied ginger, and was shaped into two different varieties of wreaths.
Three Uses for Yogurt
Several uses for that homemade yogurt, including creamy polenta, tender Greek-style chicken skewers, and cherry-berry fro-yo.
Tidbits
Some notes on miscellaneous recipes from recent weeks: cherry-frangipane tart, arugula and garlic scape pestos, whole wheat hearth bread, tuna melts, and a twist on spaghetti and meatballs.
Cara Cara Creamsicle Cake
The March 2008 Daring Bakers challenge was Dorie Greenspan's Perfect Party Cake. My variation, served at my baby shower, was a creamsicle cake with cherry preserves, Cara Cara orange buttercream, and candied orange slices for…
Sandra Roses and Piña Coladas
Cherry sorbet and pina colada sherbet are the perfect treats for those hot summer days.
Brownies for Bing Season
Decadent brownies with a mascarpone swirl and chunks of fresh Bing cherries.
Gorgonzola and Dried Cherry Salad
I finally ventured away from our house salad, and have started looking around for other potential salad dressings. I hit on this one because I was planning on making a chicken dish for dinner with…
Catching Up
A visit from my folks, two new additions to my kitchen "staff," and a basic recipe for pate brisee.
Of Strawberries and Tea
Some early observations that have expanded my culinary horizons!