Autumn – Page 18 – Fennel*Twist

September 17, 2007

Economical Fish Experiment #2: Baked Tilapia Layered with Ricotta and Vegetables

So, I was all set to do an Indian-inspired Mahi Mahi next when Guilty Carnivore sung the praises of Tilapia in a recent comment. I am very easily influenced by the things that I read so I decided to pick some tilapia up on the way home last week -- $5.99/pound at the Whole Foods …

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September 15, 2007

WCC 20: Show and Tell: The Farmhouse Cookbook

For this Weekend Cookbook Challenge we're supposed to pick a cookbook that we want everyone to know about. Well, honestly, this one was pretty easy for me. The Farmhouse Cookbook by Susan Herman Loomis is one of my most favorite cookbooks ever. Ever! It's also one of the first cookbooks I ever bought. From the …

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August 28, 2007

Breakfast for the Hungry & Still a Bit Sleepy: Zucchini, Basil & Parmesan Muffins

I love these muffins -- for they helped me use up some zucchini and the pepper and parmesan is a nice change from the typical zucchini bread spices. Also, sliced in half with a sausage patty in between makes a great breakfast! You could also easily turn this into zucchini bread, just start checking on …

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August 20, 2007

Quick Dinner: Hummus & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts + Good Samaritan Carrots

A fairly quick and healthy dinner. Minimal cheese. Spinach. Beans. Carrots. See? Pretty healthy. We had this meal two Sundays ago, after we got back from Port Townsend. I believe I used roasted garlic hummus but you could use any kind you like. You could also, of course, make your own hummus or hummus-like dip. …

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August 8, 2007

Second Annual Julia Child Birthday Event: Waterzooi of Chicken

When I first came across this event hosted at Champaign Taste I knew I wanted to participate for many reasons: 1. She (Lisa, not Julia Child) has a cat that looks like one of my cats 2. I fondly remember watching Julia Child with my mom on the weekends 3. does a person really need …

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