March 2006 – Page 4 – Fennel*Twist

March 9, 2006

SHF17: Pistachio Ice Cream (Philadelphia Style)

The theme of this Sugar High Friday, nicely hosted by Spitoon Extra is -- Dairy! How fun. Especially as I just got my ice cream maker. Of course, I briefly considered making something else, say, tiramisu, but the song of the ice cream siren was just too strong. Especially when I remembered that I had …

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March 8, 2006

Accidental Edamame Dip

This recipe wasn't so much an accident in the "oh, hey, edamame dip -- how did that happen?" But in the, "okay now I do this and then this and...oops. I was supposed to do what? When?" She then makes a face and hits the button anyway. But first, a little introduction. This is a …

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March 7, 2006

Stout Brasied Maple & Rosemary Skirt Steak

Holy hell in a humongous handbag this was good. And it really started as an accident. See, I went to New Seasons to pick up some tuna for dinner. They had none. As I perused the meat/poultry/seafood area in search of something tasty, my eye caught the word "rosemary". Now, I love rosemary, so I …

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March 6, 2006

Weekend Cookbook Challenge 3: Foods in the Shades of Orange

I am really liking these Weeekend Cookbook Challenges a lot, as I have many, many cookbooks and I use them all too rarely. This book is Matisse: A Way of Life in the South of France and it's half cookbook and half Matisse biography with lots and lots of photos of...well, Southern France. And food …

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March 3, 2006

The Lost Risotto Post of 2005

This savory little number is from way, way back in December. Then jwa and I got stuck in California. Then it was 2006. Then I forgot all about it. It's Risotto with Caramelized Onion, Brandy and Roasted Red Bell Pepper and it's fabulous. I served it with some oven roasted broccoli on top for extra …

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