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December 19, 2012

Holiday Cookies: Festive Fireplaces

Over the weekend, I had a plan to make holiday cookies, the kind with frosting and everything. And at the end of the day (and a fairly cramped right hand later), I'm proud to say that I ended up with these cute little fireplace cookies. They're especially nice because you can make them as Christmas-y …

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December 18, 2012

Brussels Sprouts with Pear and Hazelnuts

Here is another great side dish for the holidays or just the fall/winter months in general. This is also a sneaky way to turn a brussels sprouts hater into a huge brussels sprouts fan! Slicing the sprouts into strips and quick cooking creates a golden but not mushy texture. Hazelnuts give the dish a wonderful …

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December 17, 2012

Holiday Side Dish: Maple-Roasted Fennel

I have been on a total fennel kick lately. Mostly cooked (roasted, pan-caramelized, etc...), but a fennel kick just the same. Even if you think you don't like fennel, you will like this fennel. It's so mellow when it's been roasted and the maple syrup lends just a little bit of sweetness and richness. This …

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December 13, 2012

FFwD: Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande

I have actually made something like this week's French Fridays with Dorie Chicken, Apples and Cream a la Normande before, so I knew I would probably like it. And I did. I used regular brandy, as I didn't have any Calvados. I also halved the amount of cream. Just because it's the holidays and who …

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December 11, 2012

Portland Food Adventures: Grüner

I have wanted to attend a Portland Food Adventures meal for the longest time. Way back in January 2012, I heard about the brunch at Broder but it was like at 10AM on New Year's Day and I just wasn't sure that would be practical or feasible. Not when the bed is so warm and …

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