July 2010 – Fennel*Twist

July 21, 2010

Ad Hoc at Home: Fresh Tuna Salad

I think I went on a little unplanned hiatus there. Blame it on the Summer, I guess. Anyway, I'm back! And here's a wonderful tuna salad from the Ad Hoc at Home cookbook. Now I changed a few things from the original recipe, not because I know better than Thomas Keller, or anything, but rather …

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July 8, 2010

Nuts in the Kitchen: Gingered Fish on Spiced Macadamia Nut Butter

So, finally, here is post number two from the cookbook, Nuts in the Kitchen by Susan Herrmann Loomis. Also, reminder: she is coming to Portland next month at In Good Taste, August 12-15, 2010. In Good Taste is located at 231 NW 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97209. Itâ€™s a 3-day class (with a welcome dinner …

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July 1, 2010

Pork Tenderloin with Lightly Seared Strawberries

Summer makes me think of Spanish food. I think it's the sun and the heat and the fact that I want to make gazpacho all the time and drink sangria (also, all the time). So, it's usually in Summer that I will grab one of my most favorite cookbooks ever and page through it looking …

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