tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15139398773809874312024-02-19T08:35:52.720-08:00Love At First BiteCooking is a commonsense practice, not alchemy. Listening and watching closely while you cook will reveal a richly shaded language understood by all the senses - the degrees of a simmer, the aroma of a roast telling you it is done, the stages of elasticity of kneaded dough, the earthy scent of a vegetable just pulled from the ground - it is everything to mind these details. This is cooking. ~ Chez Panisse CookbookBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1513939877380987431.post-5118060913539345642016-04-12T17:17:00.002-07:002016-04-13T11:05:08.287-07:00Tom Kha Gai - Thai Coconut Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThRbHAtRK-M-XuRotelmI-pTnEOUnhzyNvFa19-61duhHJvYPmanDZqoxv03O6PNG8iKXOX2Rr2F-p04ojfDUJunC5eY1_4SKMfMmTTMkVtv-gaAvmBFrmqCnZPKhCIuS_R66ekzPBe6h/s640/blogger-image--1600766335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThRbHAtRK-M-XuRotelmI-pTnEOUnhzyNvFa19-61duhHJvYPmanDZqoxv03O6PNG8iKXOX2Rr2F-p04ojfDUJunC5eY1_4SKMfMmTTMkVtv-gaAvmBFrmqCnZPKhCIuS_R66ekzPBe6h/s640/blogger-image--1600766335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4A3ms-iUTu3zNqBc4nxc2ayzcjD3KBr5coLUU_YyA65omYvLI7dzLjqb1DKTMlMJO8B6pi9MAKWaukHuIPYE2MIvP1_V3JDxotLA8-5RHvBhzDFBGdtv8jLaiFladpasMufeKTEoXIqdw/s640/blogger-image--1628817875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4A3ms-iUTu3zNqBc4nxc2ayzcjD3KBr5coLUU_YyA65omYvLI7dzLjqb1DKTMlMJO8B6pi9MAKWaukHuIPYE2MIvP1_V3JDxotLA8-5RHvBhzDFBGdtv8jLaiFladpasMufeKTEoXIqdw/s640/blogger-image--1628817875.jpg"></a></div><br></div>This is a simple recipe that is light and satisfying, perfect for these in-between late spring days. You can add other vegetables (I added zucchini) for a less traditional but still delicious vegetable filled soup. The only hard to find ingredient is lemongrass, but it would be just fine without it.<br>
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Ingredients<br>
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2 tbsp coconut oil<br>
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced<br>
2 cloves garlic<br>
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger<br>
2 tsp minced red chili pepper<br>
1 stalk lemongrass, chopped into two inch pieces<br>
1.5 tbsp green curry paste<br>
32 oz chicken stock<br>
2, 15 oz cans full fat coconut milk<br>
3 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce<br>
1 tbsp maple syrup<br>
1 lb shitake mushrooms, sliced<br>
1 lime, juiced<br>
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed<br>
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Instructions<br>
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1. Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add red onions, and cook until softened (about 5 mins)<br>
2. Add ginger, garlic, and red pepper, and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute)<br>
3. Add curry paste, chicken stock, coconut milk, fish or soy sauce, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil<br>
4. When boiling, add cubed chicken. Lower heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes<br>
5. Towards the end of cooking, add the mushrooms (and any other vegetables), and simmer until tender<br>
6. Finish with fresh lime juice, and garnish with any toppings you like - chopped peanuts, cilantro, red pepper flakes, etc<br>
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<br>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1513939877380987431.post-41415780561620302782015-12-09T06:13:00.001-08:002015-12-24T18:15:28.503-08:00Truffles three ways<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTbH0n-z6olWkBLR-zlRFwR5RofaLqpx0ekbWp5fUQ9rDOYxo4vJ8Tzeejhus74dr7F6CpWpWTXwZUzU1sTshOEIJPovyFjNLN6rLAphN85U1SZnfNgKcSYmaM-7jtykHsby0ghyphenhyphenuv7Ex/s640/blogger-image-1962089337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTbH0n-z6olWkBLR-zlRFwR5RofaLqpx0ekbWp5fUQ9rDOYxo4vJ8Tzeejhus74dr7F6CpWpWTXwZUzU1sTshOEIJPovyFjNLN6rLAphN85U1SZnfNgKcSYmaM-7jtykHsby0ghyphenhyphenuv7Ex/s640/blogger-image-1962089337.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pomegranate almond, earl grey vanilla<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYcy_LTWk_4azAdG2Fyo9xB4myse8oNfuj9KZtB7DL0tvPTNfpREq0Ij2lAAci4x6BrdWxMrFqhRh_2bFurIpL9sbi5qcvbSYfKTAMt4yspuiAgqpmmT8B6wIDauNFqocWQLNs5gcdcUQ/s640/blogger-image-360283146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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When scouring my fridge for things that could be made into a decent meal, I had low expectations, but was happily surprised to find kale and sweet potatoes. It was one of those meals that came together fast - sautéed kale! roasted sweet potatoes! pasta! I dug through my fridge and pantry, and found a few other treats to add. Although I didn't add any cheese (because there was none in my fridge), the pasta would be even better with some fresh parmesan on top. </div>
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Penne with kale, sweet potatoes, and caramelized onions<br />
Serves 2-3<br />
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1 bunch kale, ribs removed and julienned<br />
1 yellow onion, diced<br />
1 sweet potato, diced<br />
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped<br />
1/2 lb whole wheat pasta (I used penne)<br />
Zest of 1/2 lemon<br />
Juice of 1/2 lemon<br />
1/4 c pine nuts, toasted<br />
Olive oil<br />
Butter<br />
Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
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1. Make the sweet potato. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine sweet potato, sage, a few tbsp of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes or until soft.<br />
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2. Cook the pasta according to instructions.<br />
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3. Prepare the kale and onions. Preheat a few tbsp of butter in a pan. Add onions, and cook over medium heat until caramelized and brown. Add the kale and wilt. Add lemon juice, cook for a few more minutes, then stir in lemon zest, salt, and pepper off the heat.<br />
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4. Finish the pasta. Combine the sweet potato, kale and onion mixture, and pasta. Add a few tbsp of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and finish with parmesan cheese.<br />
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I had found a great persimmon salad recipe, but since there were no persimmons to be found I adapted the salad to a winter citrus salad with fennel, red onions, radishes, butter lettuce, goat cheese, and pistachios. For the main course I made Ina Garten's rack of lamb persillade, with roasted broccolini, and saffron couscous with scallions and pine nuts. Dessert was brown butter blondies with chocolate chips and vanilla ice cream. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1VgH5gplvYpIzMqLo-fB5V9-GaXoE6A21VvaxcaMELwoIIROkJ1ARBmKq1PN7hI5nW9imOEViCP4ucr-8DPYm25hKHKEUxW_tpjC1qLVWFst1ziiuZFJ713f_3EUZzMZj9VLbRWYWFHq/s640/blogger-image-31128899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1VgH5gplvYpIzMqLo-fB5V9-GaXoE6A21VvaxcaMELwoIIROkJ1ARBmKq1PN7hI5nW9imOEViCP4ucr-8DPYm25hKHKEUxW_tpjC1qLVWFst1ziiuZFJ713f_3EUZzMZj9VLbRWYWFHq/s640/blogger-image-31128899.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Herb baked eggs for breakfast </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgah4wYS8lRyY5VG358GJc2eYL1UCIX-vibzU88xi4ga_pMR2lpwC2R0Cq4ah16N8jhNCSUpFpazN1iMo_vD4ebANrBSbVaNZBBSEZObQGPlXh-zwS-QQSHq1Xep4P6hIcupQ8gktydO5c3/s640/blogger-image-1213364130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I made these cinnamon sugar candied almonds as a gift, and you should too, because they are incredibly easy and delicious. As my roommate put it, "They should make a candle that smells like that!" The recipe is so simple, and easily adaptable to any flavors you like.<br />
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Cinnamon Sugar and Allspice Candied Almonds<br />
Makes 12 ounces<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
12 oz raw almonds<br />
1/2 c sugar<br />
1/8 c water<br />
1/2 tbsp cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp allspice<br />
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Directions:<br />
1. In a pot combine water and sugar, and heat on medium-high heat until dissolved.<br />
2. Add spices, then almonds. Stir to coat completely<br />
3. Keep stirring until sugar crystalizes (about 5-8 minutes). Make sure to keep stirring or the almonds will get stuck.<br />
4. Remove from heat and put almonds on parchment or wax paper to cool.<br />
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<br />Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1513939877380987431.post-27754506756987182212014-12-14T21:17:00.001-08:002014-12-14T21:17:14.784-08:00Cento, Madison<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLiTI4LFuyYVkpzxApSFYlH1J5kjVfq059XOV1TQPWzYRG_CDB2e4ZJumT6RU4DwmIFCitrkkIlZUWzQdle6fzMmolOp-FzJFYOqfXdlSwunYmgouJPDS7naYp_OcMrHAmcMq6_pC1Wsu/s640/blogger-image--1911926171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLiTI4LFuyYVkpzxApSFYlH1J5kjVfq059XOV1TQPWzYRG_CDB2e4ZJumT6RU4DwmIFCitrkkIlZUWzQdle6fzMmolOp-FzJFYOqfXdlSwunYmgouJPDS7naYp_OcMrHAmcMq6_pC1Wsu/s640/blogger-image--1911926171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrKll9s2vwwn88hpCZ6owWRlXxyAK2lSOC86AC-O1qDhMnBzLDh22FgsT6afjjrrOSMJGW5gdJDfDaA9PbrDeIlN4nT70zwbsh1CNZ-T9vFfmY5QkX9CrCQ7pJP9L687cS59AKA-ao2NC/s640/blogger-image-1545532350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrKll9s2vwwn88hpCZ6owWRlXxyAK2lSOC86AC-O1qDhMnBzLDh22FgsT6afjjrrOSMJGW5gdJDfDaA9PbrDeIlN4nT70zwbsh1CNZ-T9vFfmY5QkX9CrCQ7pJP9L687cS59AKA-ao2NC/s640/blogger-image-1545532350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QSTItQpzTzSwQRzX5kzrDS5hGSR3foT2OsV_RjBJ4XNzc3qTyKAM8S6ZiemxKKqzcNG_uAxpXNqK3EBYWpwO18gbq2G6bTptHMKwG3FR5az9s2QpKH4h1L9EQZEWeNMtRQo0Dy0g2-yL/s640/blogger-image-1733251968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This weekend I was able to try a new restaurant in Madison. 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Alex Guarnischelli at Food Network in Concert</div>
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Endive with Balsamic Figs, Pomegranate, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts</div>
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Asian Marinated Skirt Steak and Ginger Garlic Butternut Squash Stir Fry</div>
<br />Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1513939877380987431.post-20985805276590699992014-07-03T11:12:00.001-07:002014-07-03T11:12:44.882-07:00My Life In FranceHello internet universe! Every time I haven't posted in a while I am tempted to make resolutions and voice them - "Starting now, I will post at least once a week" - "No, really, I will put it in my calendar and everything!" However, I know this may not be true and it sounds silly to keep promising posts and not delivering. <i>Hopefully </i>I can post more regularly, but that is <i>not</i> a promise.<br />
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This time, I do have a (somewhat) valid reason for not posting. A month ago today, I sliced the tip of my finger off with a mandolin. Yes, I know it has been a month, but it was a <i>really</i> bad cut. I had to get stitches - twice - and my finger is still recovering.<br />
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Regardless, I do have a lot to write about. As you can tell by the title, I am in France! Paris, to be exact. And the title might have also given you a hint to the culinary school that I am at here. Although I am not as revolutionary as Julia Child, I am following her footsteps and studying classic French cuisine. Now let me tell you, even without the handicap of my injured finger, this adventure is definitely an experience, and a difficult one at that. For the first few weeks my mom visited and helped me move in to my apartment and such - and for that I am <i>so </i>thankful. I would have survived, but it was great to have her when I had to have a French doctor remove my stitches and give me twelve shots of anesthesia to do so.<br />
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I won't go on and on about my finger, but instead move on to pictures. There are pictures of Paris, pictures of food I have eaten, and some pictures of food I have made. Enjoy!<br />
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Until next time, which is hopefully soon, and hopefully with a completely healed ring finger.<br />
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radishes with butter and salt</div>
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fish with spring vegetables</div>
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raspberry tart, scones, tea</div>
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terrine</div>
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Fattoush is a salad that uses seasonal vegetables and stale flatbread as a base. I improvised and just used what I had - spinach, radishes, cucumbers, spring onions, chickpeas, and pita bread. 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I ordered some nettle pasta from Food52's provisions, and had no idea what to do with it. Based on some recipes I browsed through, I decided to pair it with a sauce of olive oil, ricotta, and lemon juice, and added sautéed mushrooms and toasted pine nuts. 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I, on the other hand, did not like them. When I read once that they contain a small amount of some compound that is potentially poisonous to humans, I jumped at the chance to use that as an excuse not to eat them. I have since changed my mind aboutbrussels sprouts and have even more recently discovered many delicious ways to eat them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My favorite way right now is to separate the leaves and either fry or bake them until crispy. These brussel sprouts are a result of a combination of different recipes I have read about and tried. The leaves are mixed with walnuts and tossed in a sauce of olive oil, sriracha, honey, and salt. All of this gets turned onto a baking sheet and roasted in a 375 degree oven for 12 minutes. 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Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1513939877380987431.post-43120793666945785402014-04-09T20:56:00.001-07:002014-04-09T20:56:26.184-07:00Shrimp Pasta<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I got this Greek style shrimp recipe from food52, them decided to turn it into a pasta dish by adding a bit more tomato to the sauce. It turned out great and was an easy weeknight meal! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCcodIRl7NwrIJ4UUHOKu-9-LOQgEh3Fw2xiUaoG_yZOAnd21pZ3_ui7cNmlTuxjYo1dhTnOpnOK7g8xWQ4SD1dJp9qtFxMC4-LdphdK94SekODwqpi1RIpWNKu9ulmPU4N5usoI6pN8s2/s640/blogger-image-2023911906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCcodIRl7NwrIJ4UUHOKu-9-LOQgEh3Fw2xiUaoG_yZOAnd21pZ3_ui7cNmlTuxjYo1dhTnOpnOK7g8xWQ4SD1dJp9qtFxMC4-LdphdK94SekODwqpi1RIpWNKu9ulmPU4N5usoI6pN8s2/s640/blogger-image-2023911906.jpg"></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1513939877380987431.post-65100832906339414042014-04-02T08:33:00.001-07:002014-04-02T08:33:53.162-07:00Weekday DinnersI love having a few recipes that I have essentially memorized and are easy to make on a weekday; this way, I can experiment with some new recipes during the week and not have it take over my entire day. This week I made lamb chops with an improvised marinade, and a Greek orzo recipe I've made before from Food52. Yesterday, when I had a but more time, I tried a delicious coconut kale and salmon recipe with sweet potatoes and coconut rice. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHmZdTuvyzeVJWOMvHCrm6lwD_cYFTf48L-jF9Dv3JFOhzV3R0bQV3ZaOswm9KmjY9a0NG7zv7_hec1ioY1bHFNXDhAT8tBPoJwrcwaKIOZuKIDrXhhrJxFGmToDOZF2xVqyqAKGH8zhO/s640/blogger-image--94605348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHmZdTuvyzeVJWOMvHCrm6lwD_cYFTf48L-jF9Dv3JFOhzV3R0bQV3ZaOswm9KmjY9a0NG7zv7_hec1ioY1bHFNXDhAT8tBPoJwrcwaKIOZuKIDrXhhrJxFGmToDOZF2xVqyqAKGH8zhO/s640/blogger-image--94605348.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_u2mOppqTxRs8OCn946b6YOpWzrlWmnlO3PMZ-DYuCVHsJo-Gq02Ux931H3SgJ27jTkQjJZV0N6CppX9zU5JicVpQ52h09RzkLkTuXwziZ2fbbvAkKNXDOF-Wewf-NMb4XvaskLsn6UeT/s640/blogger-image-339802879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_u2mOppqTxRs8OCn946b6YOpWzrlWmnlO3PMZ-DYuCVHsJo-Gq02Ux931H3SgJ27jTkQjJZV0N6CppX9zU5JicVpQ52h09RzkLkTuXwziZ2fbbvAkKNXDOF-Wewf-NMb4XvaskLsn6UeT/s640/blogger-image-339802879.jpg"></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1513939877380987431.post-67597967692553866852014-03-29T12:38:00.001-07:002014-03-29T12:38:42.231-07:00Spring Break Dinner<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsebS_hULun54PSvMM_-lSP-jaIR2RjQoEhrLwlK-Q8BgbjuDNfJMcJk-X8nSdt8kQRw0C551fpeU2WmjcjnnbNjjF9glUKbTBW6zWPlvWInDbaIoAki1lCh9gVvv-Ep-LULN_5XXzx3x/s640/blogger-image-1344140479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsebS_hULun54PSvMM_-lSP-jaIR2RjQoEhrLwlK-Q8BgbjuDNfJMcJk-X8nSdt8kQRw0C551fpeU2WmjcjnnbNjjF9glUKbTBW6zWPlvWInDbaIoAki1lCh9gVvv-Ep-LULN_5XXzx3x/s640/blogger-image-1344140479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6nUGKgyKBUa6UnZ0mYj2xLVRXgC7kiruxtqsuYihFMjJS2mevbJWVNRjVfnI_sLKQ0hsPwgJqM0PGRe3iWvtb_YuRfX5hjH8XmhPmZXhLG2rLttHNHlj08qfHHLweEGd6WJVoVtqDwoVi/s640/blogger-image-1514141614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lately I've had a lot of time to cook, which has been wonderful and delicious. It's especially nice to have some comfort at home when the winter here is still brutal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are a few of the meals I've made recently, and amazing pancakes from my favorite breakfast place in Madison.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6nUGKgyKBUa6UnZ0mYj2xLVRXgC7kiruxtqsuYihFMjJS2mevbJWVNRjVfnI_sLKQ0hsPwgJqM0PGRe3iWvtb_YuRfX5hjH8XmhPmZXhLG2rLttHNHlj08qfHHLweEGd6WJVoVtqDwoVi/s640/blogger-image-1514141614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Butternut Squash Enchiladas (recipe from BGSK)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-pWDI5k0e60I1dQaWUp7FDbx853ciVR24OxizWhBPB3dBhRu8q_DNyWtuh_gRBvt7I9x32vUuvi85sQheT27zeOB6_DCx9w0Zbd-56xmQQQwDgN0n8snwRSX17Vlsdh-637oyNKTFzbJ/s640/blogger-image--102310327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-pWDI5k0e60I1dQaWUp7FDbx853ciVR24OxizWhBPB3dBhRu8q_DNyWtuh_gRBvt7I9x32vUuvi85sQheT27zeOB6_DCx9w0Zbd-56xmQQQwDgN0n8snwRSX17Vlsdh-637oyNKTFzbJ/s640/blogger-image--102310327.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6nUGKgyKBUa6UnZ0mYj2xLVRXgC7kiruxtqsuYihFMjJS2mevbJWVNRjVfnI_sLKQ0hsPwgJqM0PGRe3iWvtb_YuRfX5hjH8XmhPmZXhLG2rLttHNHlj08qfHHLweEGd6WJVoVtqDwoVi/s640/blogger-image-1514141614.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Steak, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccollini </div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTr-Iks84UjjQgcN3iScOFnvAnqtsSqDPTZ2FtHlyylpfhM4YTiIuwT2F9iE5bDVpLCDfUM7L3965GKBqesnQRweRjnpgc-YP-Mz4oK6pLB3z5jtH49jLk0TTQ7d8HV3vfUCLq5yj9Ay3J/s640/blogger-image-1037981781.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oatmeal and Applesauce Pancakes from Marigold Kitchen</div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcJcIobZ5JLffLNxUSP7iuo72rs9LyIxPRo5H1jUrJt8xFq7o9QaDgItVNXkjYDyRfOaoerg2HwaiZbucj28ofHnPKgg7D9oN-mQ5vHQIqdLN7axQIUJXTY3VPp7FOU7DVGWDfQgsm7jA/s640/blogger-image--531161757.jpg"></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1513939877380987431.post-85237715406361338772014-02-26T15:42:00.001-08:002014-02-26T15:42:41.914-08:00Food Lately<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7pAGeHks0AYr4JFODnzc3VN-Ktgb3ENWZoNGPHaCd5-x1THv16Jie3mcp8xfm5D0N33k-GgGXy1DplLDPcazsonkkH3T_EW7oDAme5CDESnNyPZ8NZkPwQlW5zZu8FuzmTd9Ks199B7r/s640/blogger-image--83082245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since it's just the beginning of the semester, I am not yet completely overloaded with work. In my free time yesterday, I baked. I saw a recipe for a chai spiced monkey bread; I decided to attempt it because it sounded delicious (I LOVE chai), and I've never made monkey bread before. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The bread was a bit time consuming because it has to rise two separate times for an hour each, but the result was definitely worth it. I used 100 percent whole what flour instead of the combination that the recipe called for, which resulted in a slightly denser bread, but it was still wonderful. The bread is rolled in brown butter before the brown sugar and chai spice mix, which is delicious and compmements the spices so well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I gave it to some friends as a dessert, but as you can see it was also a great snack to accompany some afternoon coffee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqegwzlRFEX2cCTFZMbEUfoGvpv0zgXrVdyk6ioTKaQ4Tj-bkBSK0zU0S12hq1_6_aDYE35NSOD395im02_ADPyCF-UlnrUHr9lNuiL8cZwdsz7LoPyMoVYgRaaVa3l02XI-2jymg2nzyk/s640/blogger-image--1035586449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiO6avFrug-T4nf9F24KV3akbopKlVR1tdomzPAC9H4ohmeiMbxXN0mFPwW9zcWdGVnjM_OVtmumCWcaNnE83m00i8YR-s_jAioodu8-Dl9LvlM8Qxs_WmNA2Vv9RbLtqhLZvLqrOOHIWX/s640/blogger-image--212784586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiO6avFrug-T4nf9F24KV3akbopKlVR1tdomzPAC9H4ohmeiMbxXN0mFPwW9zcWdGVnjM_OVtmumCWcaNnE83m00i8YR-s_jAioodu8-Dl9LvlM8Qxs_WmNA2Vv9RbLtqhLZvLqrOOHIWX/s640/blogger-image--212784586.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqegwzlRFEX2cCTFZMbEUfoGvpv0zgXrVdyk6ioTKaQ4Tj-bkBSK0zU0S12hq1_6_aDYE35NSOD395im02_ADPyCF-UlnrUHr9lNuiL8cZwdsz7LoPyMoVYgRaaVa3l02XI-2jymg2nzyk/s640/blogger-image--1035586449.jpg"></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157864251794137371noreply@blogger.com0