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The OTHER Pot Roast
Okay, I’m not fully rested yet. Thawed what I thought was the chuck roast, minced the onion, carrots, and celery, started those simmering – and realized that the meat was a PORK shoulder roast?!?! Too late to thaw the beef – I had a two o’ clock deadline. So…
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Some Fall Comfort Foods – with style
Once again the “Chef on a Shoestring†segment on CBS’ Saturday Early Show comes through!
Using roasted pumpkin and fried celery root in a salad is not in my normal repertoire – but I’ll try anything once The crumb topped apple tart is fairly traditional…
But what caught my attention
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Using roasted pumpkin and fried celery root in a salad is not in my normal repertoire – but I’ll try anything once The crumb topped apple tart is fairly traditional…
But what caught my attention
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Sometimes a recipe just goes too far…
Such is the case with Cider Slow-Cooked Apples, from the kitchen of Jacquy Pfeiffer. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?
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Let’s Celebrate Autumn
Okay, it’s not “officially†here – another few hours or so – but it’s become cool, sometimes damp, chilly nights… And here in Upstate New York, my favorite season is beginning to bloom.
Yes, I said ‘bloom’. Autumn flowers, most obviously mums, are everywhere, and the trees are just starting to show their glorious colors. The Cider Mill is open – home of the best cider, best doughnuts, and best candy apples (and the best smelling place in the world!)… Ah…. Fresh apples are once again in abundant numbers!
Here’s a variation on apple pie that is lighter and lower in fat and calories. If you desire those things, try Rocco DiSpirito’s Apple Pie. It doesn’t use a traditional crust, rather an oatmeal and nut topping similar to a Brown Betty. Nothing wrong with that!
There are so many wonderful ways to use apples – let me know some of your favorites?!?!
A summer, Italian-style delight
While fresh tomatoes abound, here’s a great idea to try – it takes just a few minutes to assemble, and while it tells you to cook in an oven, using a well sprayed baking sheet or better yet, a disposable aluminum pan, I’m sure that these would work well on the grill.
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Homemade Whole Grain Bread
I don’t know about you, but in my area I can pay $4 (or more) a loaf for anything decent.
Even when I’ve found a good recipe, buying all those different flours can cost a small fortune! This recipe suggests using a multi-grain cereal mix instead of buying pounds of varieties of flour.
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Even when I’ve found a good recipe, buying all those different flours can cost a small fortune! This recipe suggests using a multi-grain cereal mix instead of buying pounds of varieties of flour.
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Enchilada flavors – the easy way
After Papa’s Surprise Party, we had an awful lot of ricotta left over – guess we bought too much
Since I’d had my fill of Italian-style food for a while, I searched for some alternative recipes using this wonderful cheese – there were lots of traditional lasagnas (nope – Italian) and cheesecakes, but those struck me as too heavy for our STILL oppressive heat and humidity.
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An Impromptu Party Appetizer
“Come on out and spend the day at the lake!†No holiday, no special occasion – just a spur of the moment event. The host had said that they were picking up some steaks, so of course, you KNOW I couldn’t go empty handed
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Turkey Pot Pie – Summer Style!
I love turkey pot pie – it’s best when you make your own (usually a few days after Thanksgiving ), but I’ve been known to buy those frozen, individual pot pies. Both choices require oven time. It’s too hot for that.
Here’s a variation that requires a little stove time, but shares all the great flavors. From Rachael, her Open Faced Turkey Burgers with a Pot Pie Gravy offers a lot of meat, less crust, and an interesting, healthy topping.
A kewl way to sneak in some vegetables – on a burger! Add a side of "salt potatoes", and you've got the full experience.
Shrimp Scampi – Mexican style
To make this dish, you must first make Slow-Cooked Garlic in oil, or Mojo de Ajo, aka “Liquid Goldâ€. I’ve used a similar technique before, and I’ve got to tell you – there is nothing that makes your house smell better than slowly roasting garlic in olive oil. Okay, a dozen roses might smell just as good, but I’m a ‘foodie’
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