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November 11, 2005

Butternut Squash Risotto with Fried Sage Leaves

I think I've mentioned before how much I love risotto. Because I do...I really, really do. I think at one point I even dreamed of opening a risotto stand -- serving nothing but a few different kinds of risotto for take out (and perhaps a couple of tables for dining in) and being a risotto …

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November 10, 2005

Comfort Food Thursday: Creamy Red Bean & Rice Casserole

I think the "Comfort Food Post" will be roving. Last week Friday, this week Thursday, next week -- who knows! This dish is a very satisfying and creamy, albeit, perhaps odd sounding meal. Mainly I say this because it has tons of dairy -- which may seem kind of well, as mentioned above, odd in …

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November 9, 2005

Singing the Praises of New Pans

They're Hella Shiny & Pretty... A few weeks ago I splurged and bought myself this pan set at Amazon. They retail for over $200 but I got them for only $79.95 -- with free shipping. The set includes a 3-quart saucepan with lid, 8-quart stockpot, 10-inch open skillet. In addition, everything is dishwasher-safe and has …

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November 8, 2005

Easy & Tasty Guacamole

jwa and I both love Mexican food. We try to make some at home at least once a week or so (which reminds me that we are due Friday night)! I tend to make guacamole to go with the enchiladas or tacos or whatever else we're having. Guacamole is one of those things that I …

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November 7, 2005

Grilled Chicken with Cranberry-Orange Relish…for 25?!

I have been playing around with ideas for a nice dinner that can serve 25 people. Yeah. 25. Exactly. See, we're having a Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner thing for work next month and the fundraising staff is going to cook it. Now, on one level this sounds totally fun but on another level, it …

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