June 19, 2013
Taste
Pastry is light but satisfying
Whether you call them hors d’oeuvres or appetizers, those first bites offered to guests are in fact little land mines to be deployed with care. Too heavy, and they blunt everyone’s appetite for the...
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Spatchcock: Funny word for a fast dinner
I’ve been spending a lot of time spatchcocking lately. Because while it sounds like something that should be X-rated, it’s really just a ridiculously simple and speedy way of roasting a whole ch...
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Cornish hens make fancy fare with little fuss
On the second Monday in October, our Canadian neighbors celebrate their Thanksgiving. Because my husband is Canadian, we had a group of friends over. It’s always a great time, and the weath...
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Options allow diners to customize Vietnamese soup
Fall means moving from the grill to the stock pot. I learned Friday however that fall grilling can be fun. Warm fire, smoky smells. It’s not so bad, but fall to me is the beginning of football, hoc...
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Tips for doubling amounts in recipes
Q: Is there a rule of thumb when it comes to doubling recipes? What about in baking? A: For most recipes, you can simply double the ingredients, though many sources recommend using 1 ½ times the...
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Beef can be part of a healthy diet
Simply put — I am a very happy carnivore. Life without beef would be... depressing. Yes, I know the anti-meat cops have declared that one person’s steak is every person’s poison. But I believe b...
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Brownies without borders
Monkey around with a towering souffle or a Parisian petit four, and you’re asking for trouble. But brownies — and their freewheeling cousins, the blondie and bar — are a whole different matter. The...
Oct 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Beat the fall chill with a steamy bowl of chili
Chilly fall evenings are a fine time for a spicy bowl of chili. And if it can be thrown together with minimal fuss and time, all the better. Because while I love a slowly simmered soup or chili,...
Oct 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chinese flavors spice foods of the Americas
It’s now, that time between seasons, when groceries and farmers markets carry a full range of nature’s bounty, which inspires this cross-cultural stir-fry. It pairs Asian flavorings and techniques ...
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A slice of convenience
When it comes to home baking, the idea of convenience has been kidnapped by well-meaning manufacturers who have created a culture of pre-rolled pie crust, shrink-wrapped cookie mix and frozen cudge...
Oct 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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