I’ve been hearing about this recipe for years now, so it was a delight to finally get to try it from the source. It is intended to be a low carb recipe- its author maintains a low-carb regimen- but now that I’ve published it here, there is apparently some contention over whether or [...]

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In the summertime, I like to make panzanella. When I saw that there were recipes for a winter version, I had to try it.
This is a yummy combination of garlic-parmesan croutons, butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts, from Michael Chiarello. The recipe is here. Some changes: It took me twice as long to cook the vegetables [...]

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We discussed lamb stew at the Amber Horizons-SL Halloween Party, in sufficient detail that I simply had to follow through.  Was going food shopping anyway…
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LAMB STEW

4 large leeks (the white parts, plus as much of the green as you dig)
3 tbsp butter + a few tsps of olive oil
1 lb of lamb shoulder (stew bone [...]

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I haven’t had success with making a proper pasta carbonara– I end up scrambling the eggs. This recipe seemed like a good compromise– I do like a good poached egg. This is quick to make, too.
Serves 1-2
Ingredients:
2 slices of bacon, cut into pieces (I used turkey bacon)
1/4 lb. spaghetti (I used whole wheat)
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/3 [...]

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The shoutbox of a forum I help administer is currently being used for a discussion of the nuances of Pop-Tarts.  The gentleman from the Golden Realm who precipitated this discussion apparently purchases the unfrosted ones, toasts them and then butters them, something which it would never occur to me to do, simply because it would [...]

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It’s no secret: I like pie. So when my friend Tom suggested creating a new holiday, International Pie for Breakfast Day, I enthusiastically told him I’d be willing to participate.
I asked Lipby what his favorite pie is, and he said pecan. I found a lovely recipe on Epicurious for a Maple Pecan Pie. The maple [...]

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I usually make cookies for the holidays. I don’t know why, but this year, I didn’t feel like making the multitudes that I usually do.
I saw photos of Pulla last year on Tastespotting, and thought to myself, “I’ll make those for next year.” So, I’m giving this Finnish bread to Lipby’s family this year instead [...]

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Baking bread has always been something that intimidated me. I’ve made my share of failures– rounded lumps, hard as a rock, completely inedible.
It took me a while to understand how to work with yeast. I’ve become a fan of proofing yeast to make sure that it’s still active. I’ve included how to do this in [...]

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(photos by Quelconque)
Quelconque made these buns last year, and I was so enchanted by them that I had asked him for the recipe. They’re traditionally served on December 13th, which is the Saint’s day, but they look so delicious and perfect for cold days that you may consider making them earlier!
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I usually think that the [...]

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What can I say but mmm, pie. Some people will contend that this is better than pumpkin pie. You be the judge.
I admit to having trouble with crusts. I can’t seem to get them to roll nicely without sticking to the surface. Any thoughts on this? Should I chill the dough longer than [...]

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