2006 – Page 23 – Fennel*Twist

June 2, 2006

Rustic Strawberry & Black Pepper Tart for Two

This recipe is from the June/July issue of Eating Well -- the same issue with the Chipotle-Cherry Chicken dish. There were actually quite a few recipes from this issue that I really want to try. Too bad that Spencer knocked a big cup of water all over it and the magazine is now all wrinkly …

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June 1, 2006

Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Polenta

Now, this meal is based of something similar that I saw on Good Deal with Dave Lieberman. So far, I think I like that show. I've tried the Mexican Mac & Cheese and recently saw a meatloaf that I may try and make this weekend when we are all cold and rainy again. Besides, he …

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May 30, 2006

Things to do with Yogurt When You're Bored (or Hungry)

We always have tons of yogurt in the house. Little containers of Tillamook Vanilla, Strawberry and Peach, as well of large containers of vanilla or honey for smoothies and plain yogurt for Indian-ish and Mexican-ish dishes. So, when I saw Alton Brown make Yogurt Cheese on a Good Eats recently, I immediately went rummaging through …

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May 29, 2006

Risotto Weather's Last Stand: Asparagus Risotto

This last week here in Portland has been cold and rainy. A few nights ago, jwa and I even contemplated using the last of the firewood. We considered it briefly, but decided it was cozy enough lazing on the couch watching the Daily Show and the Lost finale with the cats (they make surprisingly good …

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May 25, 2006

SHF19: Honey-Ginger Pineapple Crepes

Once Upon a Feast came up with a great theme for his month's Sugar High Friday -- Ginger. Ginger is a very fun ingredient, as it can be in spicy, savory dishes or sweet (and a little bit spicy) dishes. It's versatile! Of course, this is Sugar High Friday, so I went with the sweet …

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