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January 2012

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Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb

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This was the first time I made rack of lamb. I’d always thought of it as pretty daunting. But it might have been the easiest, least requiring of hands-on prep time cut of meat you can make. The lamb is naturally flavorful and really only requires simple herbs, garlic, and salt and pepper to season it.

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The only way you can really go wrong is by over-seasoning or salting it, or overcooking it. The herb rub consists of chopped fresh rosemary and thyme, minced garlic, coarse salt, and black pepper. A little goes a long way. Then you slather on some olive oil.

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Jan 29, 20127 notes
#dinner #savory #lamb #rack of lamb #herbs
Chocolate Truffles

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These truffles require two ingredients: dark Belgian chocolate and heavy cream— and several steps. Making these is a labor of love and you get better at it the more times you try. And look at that end result. Pretty impressive, huh?

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After you heat the heavy cream and add the chocolate, it makes this beautifully luscious ganache. This is what then is cooled and shaped into little orbs, then dipped in pure melted chocolate and coated. You can roll them in pure cocoa powder for the most classic version, or you can try out other things. I’ve used chopped nuts, and matcha green tea powder before. In this case we have two versions: cocoa powder and coconut flakes.

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Jan 25, 20126 notes
#chocolate #truffles #dessert #chocolate truffles #coconut chocolate
Classic Beef Stew

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I’ve been waiting for the weather to get really cold so I could make this. It’s a simple recipe that requires little prep work but quite a bit of cooking time. The beef needs some time to break down in the broth so it can get really tender, and the stew needs some maturation time for the flavors to come together nicely. Serve it with home made bread. This rosemary flatbread goes amazingly well with it.

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Onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, celery, and mushrooms complement the beef. The mushrooms are an essential part of the stew, as they add a really nice flavor depth. Fresh thyme and rosemary, and red wine are added toward the end.

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Jan 21, 20123 notes
#soup #stew #beef stew #winter #hearty
Rosemary Flatbread

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This bread is great. Easy to make and doesn’t require too much time to rise— just about 2 hours or so in total. It uses a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, and is topped with coarse sea salt and sprigs of rosemary.

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After its second rise, the dough will go directly into a hot cast-iron skillet and baked at a high temperature for 15 minutes or so, then transferred to underneath the broiler so the top browns and crisps up.

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Jan 17, 201224 notes
#bread #rosemary #flatbread
Pear and Strawberry Buttermilk Pancakes

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These pancakes are fluffy and delicious. And the flavor from the red pear and the strawberries adds a nice subtle sweetness. We ate them with lattes from the coffee place right downstairs and it was a killer start to the day. Sometimes eating brunch at home is so much nicer than having to go out, especially in the freezing cold. Not having to shower and get dressed as soon as you wake up is always a plus.

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We Brooklynites love our brunch. Try going anywhere decent in Greenpoint or Williamsburg during peak brunch hours and there will be crowds, there will be a wait, and there will often be rushed service. I used to bartend brunch, so I know everyone’s anxious to turn tables and I have this sort of guilt complex so I can’t really relax and feel comfortable eating a several hour long brunch. That’s why eating at home can be SO nice!

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Jan 15, 201220 notes
#brunch #pancakes #strawberry #pear
Minnesotan Wild Rice Soup

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The pictures do not nearly do this soup justice. What a perfect recipe this is. Adapted from the Lund’s/Byerly’s of Minnesota and made with home made turkey stock. This soup is the real deal. Huge thanks to native Minnesotan and arbiter of good taste Evan for suggesting that we try making it!

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I made this soup with wild rice straight from Minnesota. The soup is so hearty and perfect for the winter but really not too buttery or creamy and it has vegetables and nuts and nice texture to it. It would be an impressive addition to a dinner party menu I’d say.

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Jan 13, 201212 notes
#soup #wild rice #minnesota #wild rice soup
Turkey Stock

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This is one of the most satisfying, least demanding things to do in your kitchen. It makes a flavorful home made versatile stock that you can use in anything that calls for chicken or turkey stock.

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All you have to do is save ends and scraps of vegetables and throw them in a freezer bag with your turkey or chicken carcass. Once they’ve accumulated enough, put it all in a pot with some herbs and a lot of water.

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Jan 7, 201232 notes
#turkey stock #stock #broth #soup #poultry
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