December 2006 – Page 2

December 13, 2006

Wolfgang Puck's Lentil Soup with Lamb Meatballs

This is a recipe I found on Epicurious about a year ago, emailed it to myself and then forgot about it. While cleaning my recipe folder out last week I came across it. Good things happen when you tidy up your email folders, people! While the lentil soup was good, the meatballs make it awesome. …

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December 11, 2006

I'm Going to be Making 120 of These: White Chocolate Apricot & Almond Cookies

It's a good thing they are damn tasty. I'm participating in a "cookie exchange" at work for Friday and there are nine bakers involved. That means 10 dozen cookies -- one for each person making cookies and one for the "table". When I signed up, I was told six to seven people typically participate. Riiiight. …

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December 10, 2006

Old School Chicken Parmesan — 'Cause it's Cold Out !

This was a meal from a couple of weeks ago -- a cold, windy and rainy Friday night. A huge Italian, hearty, cheesey meal. The recipe is originally from Tyler Florence and Food 911 (a show I used to really like watching). I don't even think I changed very much from the original recipe. Oh …

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December 8, 2006

So…What Did You Do With Your Leftover Turkey?

So far, I have made Turkey & Cranberry Ravioli, Turkey-Tomatillo Soup and Turkey Green Curry. I have one more zip lock bag full of diced turkey in the freezer and I am looking for ideas. Help! Below are the recipes for the soup and the curry that I came up with. They were both sort …

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December 5, 2006

Butternut Squash & Potato Gnocchi (with a Rosemary-Sage Parmesan Sauce)

This recipe is based on a mix of recipes by Alton Brown and Michael Chiarello. You know, a little from column A and a little from column B. I'd never made gnocchi before when I tried these and it was pretty easy. A bit tedious but very much worth it. As it was pre-Thanksgiving, my …

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