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Well-spiced Pumpkin Bread

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:48:52 +0100

Are you bored of pumpkin recipes yet? Me neither. Friends, henceforth the fall of 2008 shall be known as the Squash-tastic Pumpksplosion Event at FATM. So. Here's the pumpkin bread.

Yields two 9"x3" loaves. (can very easily be halved.)

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Prepare two 9" x 3" loaf pans.
Whisk together flours, spices,…

Pumpkin Scone

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:00:55 +0100

Preheat oven to 375º standard/350º convection.
In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, spices, salt, and baking powder.
Add butter cubes and mix with paddle attachment until the butter is reduced to roughly pea-sized pieces.
Stir in pumpkin puree and mix to distribute evenly.
With the mixer turned on…

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:59:21 +0100

Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in your favorite skillet – I prefer to use my big ol' cast iron pan for this.
Once hot but not smoking, add the corn kernels and cook until well browned.
Remove the corn to a bowl and wipe out skillet if necessary.…

Savory Corn Pancakes

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:25:23 +0100

In a medium bowl, combine flour and cornmeal. Set aside.
Combine corn and milk in food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Beat in eggs and yolks.
Stir in dry mixture.
Fold in scallions, bell pepper, and cilantro.
Heat heavy skillet (you can't beat cast iron!) to medium high heat with a little bit…

Homegrown Pizza Sauce

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:22:36 +0100

Place quartered tomatoes in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently. The tomatoes will let go of a surprising amount of juice.
Remove from heat and strain off solids. Set solids aside and return juice to the stove.
Simmer juices, uncovered, until reduced.
Add tomato solids back into the saucepan…

Grilled Pizza

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:19:38 +0100

Preheat your grill to 350º - 400º F. (I use a gas grill – I'm hopeless with charcoal.)
Shape dough on your peel or a flat pan. Sprinkle some coarse cornmeal underneath it to prevent sticking.
Turn heat down to medium and slide pizza right onto…

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:17:05 +0100

Preheat oven to 350º standard / 325º convection.
Prepare standard-sized muffin tin with grease or papers.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Whisk to evenly mix. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until well incorporated. You do not need to mix until fluffy and light. With muffins, it's OK (maybe even…

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:26:50 +0100

Ice Cream:

Scald milk and add mint leaves. Let steep five minutes.
Add half of the cream.
Bring mixture to a simmer. Do not allow to boil.
In a separate bowl, beat sugar into egg yolks until mixture is very smooth and light yellow in color.
Slowly whisk simmering milk mixture into egg mixture.
Return to…

Coconut-Habanero Scone

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:04:01 +0100

They're sweet. They're tangy. They're just spicy enough to make you wonder whether or not they're a breakfast item.

To make these oddly addictive alternascones:

Stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt,coconut, minced pepper, and butter.
On medium-low speed, “cut” in the butter. It’s right when…

Lemony Salmon over Basil Noodles

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:53:15 +0100

Something quick and easy to show off your fresh pasta! Two servings.

Gve the salmon a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper. Broil the fish to medium doneness.
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan of salted water and cook thenoodles. Fresh pasta cooks up real quick-like, five or six…

Fresh Basil Pasta

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:04:08 +0100

This is my very first attempt at fresh pasta and I gotta say, it was pretty great. The basic recipe came from Alice Waters' The Art of Simple Food; the basil was all my idea.Yields four servings.

Measure out the flour and place in a large bowl. Make a…

Wine, Rosemary and Garlic Marinade for Lamb

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:49:46 +0100

Rub the surface of the meat with the garlic, rosemary, oregano, pepper and salt.
Place the meat in a shallow baking dish, bowl, or heavy duty plastic bag.
Toss in shallot, oil, and wine.
Stir, knead or otherwise move the liquid around so that the meat is as evenly surrounded…

Nothing Like Chile Verde

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:25:58 +0100

It's funny what can happen to a recipe over time. This dish is something that my family makes, except they call it "chile verde." The truth, I'm afraid, is that real Mexican chile verde is a pork dish, with an insanely delicious sauce made out of tomatillos and green chiles.…

Non-denominational Flatbread

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:36:06 +0100

Not quite naan or tortilla, this flatbread is really easy and relatively quick to make. For best flavor, cook until well-browned and eat hot.

Bloom yeast in warm water; stir in gently and let sit for a few moments.
Add olive oil and flour and stir to combine well.
Sprinkle…

Cornmeal Cranberry Cookies

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:04:01 +0100

This is one of my all-time favorite cookies in the history of ever.

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in vanilla and egg and combine thoroughly.
Stir in flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder.
Mix with paddle attachment on low speed until dough becomes one…

Stolen Berry Jam

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:52:22 +0100

During the Portland summer, wild, urban blackberry bushes give up astonishing quantities of berries to anyone with a bucket and some time to kill. I gather as many as I can carry and make jam, jam, jam. Yields approximately six pints.

While your jars and lids boil, combine and heat…

Orange Cardamom Biscotti

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:57:24 +0100

Not exactly a traditional biscotti - but tremendously tasty in your morning (and afternoon, and evening) coffee.

Whip sugar and vegetable oil until very well combined.
Gradually add eggs, vanilla and orange zest, beating well after each addition. Mixture will thicken and become very smooth.
Combine remaining dry ingredients in…

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Scone

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:38:57 +0100

A variation on my Strawberry Almond Scones. Egg wash and cinnamon sugar on top (before baking) is optional, though recommended.

Stir together the ﬂour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, oats and apples.
On medium-low speed, “cut” in the butter. It’s right when the mixture looks like coarse meal and…

Spicy Stew with Chicken, Shrimp & Okra

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:50:38 +0100

This is a very forgiving, very flexible soup. Sometimes I add rice (about 1 cup cooked) to make it heartier, or andouille (4 ounces or so) for a zingier flavor. It is best to make a day or two before you plan on serving it, as a night in the…

Fig Bars

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:05:31 +0100

This is a variation on David Lebovitz’s recipe, as published in his fine, fine book, Room For Dessert.

Please visit my website for procedural photos and a downloadable recipe.

Combine fig puree, honey and lemon zest in a medium-sized saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and…