Autumn – Page 27 – Fennel*Twist

April 25, 2006

Irresistible & Slightly Spicy Mexican Mac & Cheese

I made this meal last week when it was all cold -- around 45 degrees -- and rainy here. Ah, April in Oregon! This week we are near 70 and sunny -- go figure. Oh right, this is a food blog and not a crazy weather blog. Okay. Originally, I saw this recipe on Good …

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March 14, 2006

Slow-Cooked Onion and Mushroom Soup with Fresh Basil & Pecans

Like some of the more creative recipes I've posted about, this one comes from The Best 125 Meatless Main Dishes. I varied it a little from how it was written, mainly by sautÃ©ing all the vegetables (not just the onions) and using mushroom stock. Oh, and adding garlic because -- hello? Everything needs a little …

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March 3, 2006

The Lost Risotto Post of 2005

This savory little number is from way, way back in December. Then jwa and I got stuck in California. Then it was 2006. Then I forgot all about it. It's Risotto with Caramelized Onion, Brandy and Roasted Red Bell Pepper and it's fabulous. I served it with some oven roasted broccoli on top for extra …

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December 14, 2005

Adventures in Pork: Ginger Ale Marinated Pork Loin with Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

I think I've mentioned before how I have been trying to cook different types of meat. This last Saturday was my first foray into pork loin. I found this amazingly tasty sounding recipe for pork loin marinated in ginger ale, soy sauce and garlic and I just knew I had to try it. I changed …

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November 29, 2005

Acorn Squash, Apple & Sage Appetizer Puffs

I just made 58 of these for a work dinner on December 1. I love cooking but I'm glad that this is done! Oh, uh, I only have 58 because I baked two puffs already and jwa and I ate them to make sure they were okay to serve -- they were. I froze the …

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