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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Chicken Pot Pies
I can’t tell you how long it has been since I had a chicken pot pie! The ones I remember from my childhood were the frozen supermarket brand. This dish requires planning and a bit of effort, but the results … Continue reading
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Tagged Baked, Breakfast healthy, easy, frugal, homemade, Olive oil, Onion, Recipe, tips, vegetables
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Quatre épices
Quatre `Epices Wandering through my Fellowes Menumaker circa 1901, I find a vague reference to a spice blend used with rich foods, game like Deer, and charecuterie. As a history buff and a fresh spice enthusiast my wheels got turning. Stories … Continue reading
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Tagged Black pepper, cheap, easy, frugal, homemade, Recipe, Tablespoon, Teaspoon, tips
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Basil Oil
This may be the garnish to end all garnishes. I remember feeling like I had just unlocked some illusive five star chef secret. This simple little technique gives you magnificent, fragrant green gold to drizzle about a plate, swirl atop … Continue reading
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Tagged basil, cheap, Condiments, easy, frugal, Herb, homemade, Olive oil, Recipe, tips
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Buttermilk Biscuits Gluten-free
2 packages (4 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast 1 cup buttermilk, lukewarm — about 110 degrees 2 large eggs at room temperature, beaten 1 1/2 cup sweet potato puree (peeled, boiled and pureed sweet potatoes) 6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, butter, easy, Flour, frugal, homemade, Recipe, Sweet potato, Sweet Potato Puree, tips
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Cranberry Orange Relish
Ingredients 1, 12-ounce package cranberries 1 blood orange, unpeeled 1/2 cup vanilla sugar or stevia 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional Preparation 1. Pick through the cranberries and remove any bad ones. Cut the … Continue reading
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Tagged cheap, easy, frugal, homemade, Orange juice, Pecan, Pomegranate juice, Recipe, sugar, tips
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Roasted Vegetables
2 Golden beets (or rutabagas cubed 1”) 2 Red beets 1 bulb fennel, top and stems removed 1 large red onion 2 pounds mixed Fingerling potatoes 6 peeled garlic cloves 1 small butternut squash (or acorn squash) Green Onion Olive … Continue reading
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Tagged Baked, Balsamic vinegar, Beet, Butternut squash, easy, frugal, Olive oil, Recipe, Red onion, tips
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Sweet Potato Bake
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), scrubbed 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a fork 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus more for the preparing the pan 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher … Continue reading
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Tagged Bake, Brown sugar, butter, easy, Maple syrup, potato, Recipe, Sweet potato, Tablespoon, Teaspoon, tips
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Baked Potato Soup Gluten Free
Baked Potato Soup Ingredients 9 baking potatoes (russets and Yukon gold) 2/3 cup butter 2/3 cup potato flour (or flakes ground in coffee grinder) 6 cups whole milk 1/2 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/2 … Continue reading
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Tagged Bacon, Baked potato, Black pepper, Cheddar cheese, Cook, potato, soup, Sour cream
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Mexicorn Beer Bread
Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 12 ounces pilsner beer, such as Miller High Life or a dark beer 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed … Continue reading
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Tagged Bake, Baking powder, bread, Bread pan, butter, Cook, Flour, Tablespoon
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Perfect mashed potatoes
In my family, mashed potatoes were one of the first things I learned to cook. Mashed potatoes seem to appeal to almost everyone. But here’s the tricky thing. Ask twelve people how they like to prepare their mashed potatoes, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Cream, easy, Ingredient, Mash, Mashed potato, potato, Recipe, Tablespoon, Wisconsin, Yukon
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