March 2011
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Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread
I’m not usually too huge a fan of banana bread, but this was pretty amazing. 5 minutes out of the oven, I ate a quarter the loaf.
We kind of went the backwards route and sought out overripe bananas instead of finding them on our kitchen counter.
The yogurt makes this loaf super moist inside, the turbinado sugar sprinkled in top makes the crust nice and crunchy, and the addition of...
Fava Bean, Mushroom, and Prosciutto Bucatini
This is a really satisfying and delicious recipe. Evan made this once while I was away, and he was so impressed that he made it for me.
Simple fresh ingredients.
Recipe after jump.
Fava Bean, Mushroom, and Prosciutto Bucatini (adapted from Jordan Husney)
Ingredients:
1 lb. bucatini pasta
2-3 cloves garlic
olive oil
6-8 pods of fava beans
6-8 baby bella mushrooms
1 lemon
...
Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna
We had some friends over last night and made this amazing lasagna, recipe courtesy of Evan’s mom.
Butternut squash and sage are delicious together.
Recipe after jump.
Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna
2 lbs butternut squash, cut into approx. 1-inch cubes peeled and deseeded
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt
pepper
½ lb whole milk ricotta
¼ cup heavy cream
1 large egg yolk
¼ lb...
Pies 'n Thighs
Today I just got back to New York. I was in Florida this morning.
Then Evan and I rode bikes to Williamsburg and had the best breakfast at Pies ‘n Thighs.
Strawb, blueb, raspberry pancakes with cinnamon maple butter, and a breast and a thigh of mmmmmmm fried chicken.
Now it’s time to work on the house!
