The first time I attempted to conquer the intimidating Rack of Lamb was Mother’s Day last year. I was so terrified of overcooking it that I kept pulling it out of the oven and testing it’s temperature every few minutes. Note to self: don’t do that! It not only throws off your cooking time, but it also can make the cook of your meat uneven….
Archives for September 2016
Seared Duck Breast with Port Sauce
When my boyfriend and I go out to dinner and there is anything duck-related on the menu, I know we’re going to have to order it. It’s probably one of his favorite foods on the planet and I’m pretty sure it mostly has to do with the crispy skin factor that usually comes with it….
Summer Squash Risotto
I am hardcore in denial that Fall is basically here and all of my favorite summer fruits and veggies are quickly going out of season. I had a few scraggly remaining squash in my vegetable garden that really needed to be picked, so I decided to celebrate the end of my favorite season with one of my favorite dishes. Risotto combines my two favorite things on the planet. Cheese + Carbs. It’s a rib-sticking meal that is super satisfying and can be made in a billion different combinations.
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Asian Brussels Sprouts + Cabbage Slaw
When it comes to salad, I get tired of the standard greens and balsamic vinaigrette that dominates the menu selection at a lot of my typical lunch haunts. Plus if you can’t eat it all in one sitting, dressed salad doesn’t keep worth a damn no matter how lovingly you store it. Soggy salad just isn’t my cup of tea. …
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Goodbye, Summer. You will be sorrowfully missed, let me tell you. Fall is basically here and I feel like I still haven’t eaten my fill of peaches, nectarines, or most importantly strawberries.
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Mama T’s Bacon + Broccoli Quiche
When I asked my Dad what he wanted me to make for his birthday dinner last night, I really was not surprised when he blurted out “Quiche!”. Quiche isn’t something that my Mom used to make regularly. Usually it was only for Easter brunch and maybe, just maybe, once more each year….