Filling in the Gaps
This is a summary post overviewing the meals and baked goods I made over the holidays, concluding with the highlight of my father making ebelskivers.
Tag Archives: spices
Divide and Conquer
Two recipes for boneless leg of lamb: First, grilled butterflied lamb with a hoisin glaze, served with sauteed mushrooms; then, Moroccan kebabs grilled with zucchini chunks and served over pistachio-date couscous.
Cheesecake at Midnight
The April 2009 Daring Bakers challenge featured all sorts of cheesecake. My variation was pumpkin swirl with a maple almond brittle garnish.
Thanks for the Carrots, Molly
This recipe pairs ancho-rubbed pork tenderloins with scallion corn muffins and honey-roasted carrots, using a method that allowed me to enjoy cooked carrots for the first time.
Nolan’s Birthday
My son's first birthday party, celebrated with homemade breadsticks and hummus, stuffed peppers, and a fabulously messy devil's food white-out cake.
Zippy Muffins
Z-P (zucchini-prune) muffins are a big hit with my son, and his parents too! Tender shreds of zucchini add moisture to a spicy whole wheat muffin, while walnuts and prunes provide depth and textural interest.
My New Star
A twist on the old standard pumpkin pie, this recipe infuses the filling with caramel and tops it with an optional almond streusel.
Arroz con Pollo and Friends
This easy boneless version of arroz con pollo shows its versatility with an array of leftovers, including breakfast burritos and tortilla soup. Also included is my go-to recipe for fresh flour tortillas.
Eggplant Fritters
These crisp fritters transform eggplant into a vehicle for dipping in spicy muhammara; Moroccan chicken skewers round out the meal.
Lavash There, Me Hearties!
The September 2008 Daring Bakers challenge featured crunchy lavash crackers, decorated with Middle Eastern spices and sesame seeds. I served mine at a going-away party with muhammara, a roasted-red pepper dip thickened with walnuts and…
Tilapia: Variations on a Theme
Tasty tilapia from Asia to Italy: Five-spice tilapia with ponzu sauce and veggie-fied garlic noodles; and tilapia piccata over sun-dried tomato couscous.
I Guarantee
An easy take on the classic red beans and rice, employing canned beans and kielbasa. Just spicy and brothy enough, this recipe stretches a few ingredients into a big pot of food that makes great…
Hawaiian Braised Pork
One of my all-time favorite recipes, a simple braise of boneless pork ribs that hits all the right flavor notes: salty, sweet, savory, and spicy. And it makes fantastic leftovers too!
Salmon Two Ways
A pair of recipes for dealing with baked salmon fillets: Rubbed with a pastrami spice mix, and flavored with a soy-dijon vinaigrette (which can also be used to marinate a whole host of proteins).
Simple Beef Rendang
Chunks of beef slowly simmer in a prepared red curry sauce until you are left with an outrageously flavorful, mahogany stew with Thai overtones.
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’s With the Mint?
The essential lamb chop: pan-roasted loin chops rubbed with a surprisingly savory combination of mint, coriander, cumin and garlic.
Would That Be the Brown or the White?
I've been eating this meatloaf as long as I can remember. It is a very basic recipe, but hits the spot and makes great leftover meatloaf sandwiches.
Christmas Cookie Lamb
A boneless roasted leg of lamb, rubbed with Christmas cookie spices and served with a port wine reduction.
Bananas, Pumpkins, and Coconut (Oh My)
Quick breads are perfect party pastries, and I made three varieties for a work party: Banana gingerbread, pumpkin with orange and pecan, and Peabody's decadent Almond Joy bread.