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November 28, 2012

December is Pear Month: Caramelized Fennel with Pear, Almonds and Parmesan plus a Giveaway!

If there's one thing I really enjoy about fall & winter it's...well, it's sweaters, actually. But, besides the sweaters, it's pears. I like them even more than apples. Because of this, I substitute pears for apples in a lot of recipes -- pear pies, pear sauce, pear wedges with brie, pears with caramel dipping sauce. …

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November 6, 2012

Parsnip and Pear Pancakes with Horseradish Sour Cream

I am a huge fan of potato pancakes from way back, so when I came across this recipe for Parsnip and Pear Latkes, I was practically out the door to buy a pear the next second. And oh my, they are so good --crispy, a little sweet from the pear, salty and delicious. I added …

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October 31, 2012

Greens and Bulgur Gratin…Boo!

Looking for a side dish or even a vegetarian meal for Meatless Monday, or something like that? Well then, look no further because I have got the dish for you! Hearty winter greens (I used a mix of only kale and spinach, but the possibilities are pretty endless) are steamed and wilted, then combined with …

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October 25, 2012

FFwD: Chicken Tagine with Sweet Potatoes and Prunes (Figs)

French Fridays this week features a tagine, which is a dish that I love. This one has chicken and sweet potatoes, along with prunes or...hmmm, let's maybe just say figs. That's what I had already, so that's what I used for the dish (and these Around my French Table recipes do seem to be fairly …

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October 24, 2012

Ninja Cooking System: Lemon Chicken with Rosemary

Last August, I attended the International Food Bloggers Conference* in Portland, OR (a short 20 block trip) and had a really wonderful time. Lots of interesting and useful sessions (some with wine!), met some new food people, reconnected with some food bloggers I mainly knew from the online world and....got a free Ninja Cooking System! …

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