Spring – Page 4 – Fennel*Twist

April 7, 2011

Asparagus Tart with Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Chips

Ah, Spring! Rain, freak hail storms with thunder, mud...asparagus! This was a tart that I was very happy to make because I was super excited to try out my new, skinny, rectangular tart pan and also because I love asparagus. My expectations were met as this was a very good tart and honestly, it could …

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March 29, 2011

Semolina Orecchiette (& What To Do With It)

I'm not going to write too much about this for an introduction because it's a pretty long post. I will say, "Wow! This was wonderful!" My hand did get a little tired after the 6th or so ball of dough, but it was well worth it. I definitely want to make more of these little …

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February 3, 2011

Greek Macaroni and Cheese

Okay, wow, so first off, this is the first recipe that I have ever made with LESS cheese than the original recipe called for. Well played, Saveur Magazine. I have never been out-cheesed on a recipe before! You, sirs and madams, are magnificent cheese bastards. The recipe called for 12 oz. -- 4 cups grated …

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May 25, 2010

Sorbetto di Limone (Lemon Sherbet)

This was really tart and good. It makes me wish the weather was a bit warmer, but even in the rain and the 50+ degree temperatures, it's still a great way to end a meal. This took about 6 lemons -- but mine were not super juicy. I also used half regular sugar and half …

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May 16, 2010

Slow-Roasted Halibut with Shaved Asparagus and Fennel Salad

Hey! I was just recently made aware that the original recipe in Bon AppÃ©tit is by Ivy Manning, a Portlander and awesome food writer! This was a very, very Spring-like, light and good meal. But here is a lesson for you -- use big, fat asparagus spears. Mine were on the smaller side and vegetable …

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