It’s hard to believe that it’s already Super Bowl time, but it is, and this year, I’m expanding on last year’s menu with these Mushroom Sliders. Super Bowl Parties tend to be meat and more meat, with a side of junk food. Of course, there’s plenty of that at my Super Bowl Party, but it’s […]
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I love this complex and smokey Chile Rojo Salsa. Not only is it perfect with the mushroom kale tamales, but it’s great with pretty much everything else. Okay, that’s not quite true, but this is my sort of condiment to be sure. This Chile Rojo Salsa has a smoky quality that I love with huevos […]
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This Tomatillo Salsa is a very light and versatile salsa. It’s easy to make side by side with the chili lime chicken filling and pairs nicely. It also taught me how to use cilantro sprigs and I’m all for cutting back on kitchen waste. The Tomatillo Salsa has an interesting appearance because it isn’t a true […]
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For a tamale party, you’re going to need lots of snacks and drinks, so Guacamole is a must. It’s a serious crowd pleaser and you get to eat avocados. My favorite. Make sure you read to the bottom of my Guacamole recipe, the real prize to this recipe is the “notes” at the bottom: what […]
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I wouldn’t do it often, especially for myself, but there’s no better way to say “I love you” and “Happy Birthday” than brunch. And brunch doesn’t get much better than Eggs Benedict. So today, instead of cake, I made myself what I really wanted: Happy Birthday Eggs Benedict. And I even made some spinach to […]
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Ah Hollandaise Sauce, so simple, yet so tricky. Why do you tempt us so with your lemon butter goodness and very few ingredients only to break and curdle and overcook? Don’t worry, I have a few tips that make making Hollandaise Sauce go smoothly (pun intended) that I’ve learned along the way. “The way” meaning […]
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This Tequila Cranberry Relish is a variation on the cranberry relish my mom always makes. People often ask about her secret recipe, but it’s really just the recipe on the back of the ocean spray cranberry bags. 1 bag of cranberries, 1 orange, 1 cup sugar. I use less sugar, and mix a tequila sauce […]
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In continuing with my dog days of Summer, utilizing the market, savoring the summer, preparing for the winter themed posts as of late, I bring you the really simple Banged Up Tomato Sauce. Simple though it may be, I made it dramatic and elegant by making two pots of sauce at the same time, in two […]
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Refrigerator Jam is just another reason that I have serious love for the $1.00 fruit bin at my market this time of year. It’s full of all sorts of amazing fruit that doesn’t look perfect but is perfect for making sauces, jams, purees, etc. This week, I bought two huge bags of past their prime […]
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Fortunately for me, August has finally brought some time to head down the shore (that’s Philly for go to the beach), which also is Philly for make some Orzo Salad with Dill Pesto. You see, I tend to pack a picnic for shore days; this way I can head straight to my favorite beach and […]
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Just in case you have basil coming out of your ears or your farm share and you don’t already have a pesto recipe… Here’s how I make PESTO!. I haven’t actually measured out my pesto ingredients in years, so when I made it this week, it was a fun exercise to measure, record, and compare […]
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A few weeks ago I noticed an old jar of anchovies wrapped around capers in my fridge. The truth is, I don’t really like anchovies that often, so who knows how long they had been there. And I only like them on pizza with olives or in Caesar dressing. Then last weekend I made a […]
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