Winter – Fennel*Twist

February 21, 2018July 14, 2020

Winter Cooking: Kale and Black Bean Mole Enchiladas

Cold wintery weather calls for something with melted cheese and bubbling sauce, right? Yeah, that’s what I thought too. And it’s really hard to go wrong with Mole Enchiladas. And when you make them a little lighter with kale and black beans instead of chicken, it’s a dinner that’ll find its way into your rotation …

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January 25, 2018July 14, 2020

Winter Cooking: Chicken Goulash with Sour Cream Dumplings

This is the blog post where I announce a triumphant return to blogging on the regular. Really. This time I mean it. And what better way to start mid-January 2018, than with a recipe for a smoky and delicious chicken goulash? This dish originally comes from Food and Wine Magazine but I've played around with …

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March 12, 2016July 20, 2020

Comfort Food: Chana Dal Chowder with Turmeric, Ginger, and Garlic

Feeling a little meh? Forget the chicken noodle soup, this is what you want when you're craving a big bowl of comfort! This is a meal for chilly days or sleepy evenings when you're not quite sure if you're catching a cold or if you just need to recharge. It's thick and hearty and satisfying …

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February 4, 2014July 13, 2020

Winter Comfort Food: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Just the other day, we got teased with about 10 minutes worth of snow. It didn't stick or anything, but during a winter that so far has been extremely mild*, it was a nice 10 minutes. The kind of 10 minutes that make you want to go roast a chicken. And if you don't want …

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January 14, 2014

Blood Orange and Cardamom Sherbet

I tend to neglect my ice cream maker with a fair amount of frequency. It's stored out in the garage freezer, so it's not like I see it all the time to help remind me. Plus, it seems like some of my previous ice cream/sorbet experiments have not blown me away. Enter this Blood Orange …

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