March 2012
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Sweet Potato Fries
These sage and thyme herbed sweet potato fries are a killer side. Especially when paired with curry mayo. I love making them as a accompaniment to my famous aged Irish cheddar and mushroom turkey burger.
Recipe after the jump.Ingredients:
3 medium sweet potatoes
6 sage leaves
4-5 sprigs of thyme
salt and pepper
olive oil
1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Slice your sweet potatoes (with the...
February 2012
8 posts
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Sourdough Bread
This was my first loaf of sourdough, after making my own sourdough starter. The flavor is amazing, the crumb is perfect, and the crust is thick and shatters when you bite into it. Ahh. The only problem I had was that it didn’t rise as much as I’d expected it to.
This is a recipe for a high hydration dough (wetter), which produces more air pockets in the final bread. A dryer dough...
Sourdough Starter
See step-by step instructions on how to start your own right after the jump. Please go to the original posting of this series on the Serious Eats Blog! It’s wonderful! This is just an abbreviation of the original post with my results.
When I was in college I took a class about the history of food in conjunction with civilizations and ecology and the anthropology of food preparation and...
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Nectarine Tart
This is an impressive looking dessert, is really delicious and isn’t too difficult to make as long as you have the right equipment, (i.e., a food processor and a rolling pin) and about 4 hours total (you’ll need chilling time and resting time in addition to 20 minutes or so of hands-on time). If you’re making Valentine’s Day dinner this would be a nice dessert choice.
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Potato Leek Soup
This recipe makes a very thick and hearty soup.The potatoes and leeks cook in chicken broth and water until very soft, then they’re blended with an immersion blender.
Depending on how thick you want it, you can vary the amount of water/stock added. And of course you can adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Potato Leek Soup
3 large leeks (use only the white and light green parts at...
Homemade Corn Dogs!
Make these for your Superbowl party today! So quick & easy & DELICIOUS.
Corn dogs are secretly my favorite food. I only really let myself eat them one day a year and that’s at the Minnesota State Fair (see my pictures from the 2010 and 2011 fairs). Last year I ate almost 5… so you can see why I limit myself to one day a year. There’s no stopping me from devouring them...
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Red Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts & Radish Slaw
This slaw is best served cold. It’s crunchy, vibrantly colored, and healthy. Pairs well with sometimes not-so-healthy foods. I made it as an accompaniment to corn dogs (recipe coming soon!)
It requires basic chiffonading skills, and little else. The red cabbage and brussels sprouts are sliced into thin ribbons, the radishes are julienned, and the bit of parsley is chopped. Add just a...
