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chocolate, cookies, dessert, eggs

Chocolate Meringue Gondolas

This recipe is from Great Cookies by Carole Walters. The results are light, delectable, and wheat-free. Great for after a heavy meal when you want a touch of sweetness, and perfect for Passover. Preheat oven to 275°, with racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. […]

beans, greens, Italian, pasta, quick

Pasta Fazool (pasta e fagioli)

This is the perfect, quick one-dish meal. You don’t even need to add meat (it’s good though)! It’s great for using spring vegetables and cupboard staples. You could probably eat this for every meal for the rest of your life and not experience any nutritional deficiencies. 1 lb. loose Italian sausage1 can cannellini beans1/2 box […]

Italian, sauces, technique

On aioli

I tried to write this as a comment to Lillian’s post on mayonnaise sandwiches or something, but then it was way too long. So here is a good start on what you need to know about making aioli, though there is plenty left un-said. This is a base-line aioli recipe that I have used in […]

chicken, leftovers, quick, technique

Poached Chicken Breast

In our age of searing and encrusting and caramelizing, poaching has gotten a bad rap. But I defy you to find a technique for cooking delicate items that yields a juicier, more versatile product in less time, with less mess. True poaching involves an acid such as lemon juice or wine (or so Wikipedia tells […]

cheese, dairy, Italian, pasta, sauces

Fettuccine Alfredo

Is this the true alfredo sauce? I have no idea, as I have not been to Italy. (Answer is: No, a true alfredo is just butter and parm. I wanted to make something with reduced cream, though.) This is, however, amazingly decadent and delicious and is made with simple ingredients. It also kicks the pants […]

green beans, sides, vegetables

Bias Cut Green Beans

I’ve had asparagus cut this way, but it’s not as fun to eat when you don’t get to bite into the shoot. I think that green beans are a better application for this technique. They’re a bit of a pain to cut like this, but boy they’re yummy. 8-16 oz. green beans1 red bell pepper3 […]

Asian, chicken, curry, nuts, potatoes

Massaman Curry

If you want a delicious and comforting curry that will keep you full for hours or perhaps even days, this is the one for you. It uses ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, so it’s good in a pinch. It’s more sweet than spicy, so it’s good for the spice-averse. There are many […]

BBQ, marination land, sauces

Miso Sesame Marinade

Whenever I buy miso, I wonder if I could do anything with it other than making soup, especially since it often comes in absurdly large packages. Mysteriously, the package of miso I has some tantalizing tips about its use as a marinade, but no recipe. I poked around online, and the recipes range from crazy […]