Thai Soup

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:54:33 +0100

This soup is VERY easy and fast. If you like Thai flavors and easy, light dinners, this is the soup for you. This is a conglomerate recipe, taking some ideas from the famous Tom Yum soup. A few of the ingredients are readily available to me here in the US,…

Almond meringue cookies

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:13:04 +0100

These are really good Christmastime cookies. I'm not sure why I am posting this now, but there you go. They are very tasty and delicious and stay fresh for quite a while in an air-tight container. Maybe you can even save them for Christmas! (Not recommended, though.)

These cookies…

Buttermilk Waffles

Sun, 11 May 2008 11:58:07 +0100

1. Whisk egg yolks, then add vanilla, buttermilk and butter while whisking.

2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well.

3. Add liquids to the dry ingredients. Whisk well to combine.

4. Beat eggs whites until they form stiff peaks.

5. Fold 1…

Lemon Curd

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:44:12 +0100

This is very quick and easy. If you like tart sweet tastes, lemon curd gives you that great pucker with a smooth sugar kick. Slather on warmed crumpets or scones or just enjoy by the spoonful. Lemon curd can even be used as a custard to fill tart shells.

Almost New England Clam Chowder

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:56:13 +0100

Not quite the really thick New England Clam Chowder. I consider this my "Connecticut" version of NE Clam Chowder. This recipe makes a huge pot of soup. It goes great with some corn bread.

I know the measurements are vague, but this is a soup, so you can't go…

Green Tea Coconut Chicken

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:28:10 +0100

The flavor of the green tea soothes the edges of the fresh ginger. I didn't have any matcha on hand, but matcha may be a better substitution for steeped green tea. The coconut milk gives this dish a Thai feel. The flavor of the yellow tomatoes is just subtle enough…

Autumn Butternut Squash Soup

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:06:00 +0100

1. Sweat the onions in a deep pot with a little bit of olive oil. 2. Add the squash, celery and apples, fill with water, but just under the top created by the vegetables. 3. Boil/simmer until everything is softened. Keep stirring to make sure all the vegetables are being…

Sake Sushi

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:00:29 +0100

I learned this recipe from a Japanese friend. Great dish for summer--light, refreshing and can be served cooled (although I recommend not to serve it cold because the rice gets all funky). Sake can also refer to salmon. Oooo, double meaning! 1. Cook the rice with sake added to the…

White Sangria

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:43:28 +0100

This is a GREAT summery drink. Very refreshing and it's a must have for any picnic in the park. 1. Dump the white wine into a pitcher or large container. I like to use New Zealand whites (Sauvignon Blanc) because they are usually dry and acidic, but fruity which lends…

Lime Coconut Cupcakes

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:17:25 +0100

I have de-veganized this recipe from "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero. I did this because I think the egg gives it some stability and a lighter tastier texture. Also, I'm not vegan so I don't really have anything against using eggs.…

Blueberry Pancakes

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:04:59 +0100

Delicious pancakes that are very simple to make. I like to brush them with butter and give them a generous douse in real maple syrup (not the sugar water junk that they try to pass off as syrup). 1. Mix all the dry ingredients together with a big wisk. 2.…

Strawberry Lemon Vanilla Bean Tart

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:08:51 +0100

I firstly have to thank Jai for this recipe, as it is a modification of her "Better-than-Sex-with-Jon Tart". This method is for people like me who cannot make beautiful tarts like Jai and therefore have to cover up their horrible tart with pretty strawberries. 1. Combine all the shortbread crust…

Chunky Guacamole

Thu, 31 May 2007 19:43:08 +0100

This guacamole is awesome, if a little wet. If you're serving it at a party, be sure to give it a good stir every once in a while. That way you bring some fresh lime juice up to the top and it makes it oh so good. Cherry/grape tomatoes are…

Lemon Blueberry Scones

Wed, 16 May 2007 08:03:05 +0100

I love tea so I like baking yummy tea fare. These blueberry scones are a favorite among my family and friends. I usually think scones are too dry, but these are nice and moist. I recommend using fresh picked blueberries from a nearby farmers market, if you can get them.…

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