I Lied About the Spaghetti…
Okay but there really will be a lavender shortbread post either tomorrow or Saturday. Spaghetti and meatballs will be next week, as will a recipe for cauliflower & manchego puree.
Wedding Planning Update
Image from the book, Simple Stunning Weddings. So, we are currently trying to decide on a location. We are casting a wide net -- Ashland. Astoria. Yachats. Dayton. The Long Beach area of Washington. So far we have scoped out Red Ridge Farms, Heceta Head Lighthouse and The Peerless Hotel. Next we'll be heading up …
Arugula, White Bean & Parmesan Salad with a Meyer Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
The salad dressing here comes from a recipe by Emeril that used blood orange instead of Meyer lemon. I really liked the dressing with the lemon, although I'm sure it's just fabulous with blood or any other orange. This makes a nice, light meal for when the weather's warm. Besides, you can feel good about …
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Experimental Chicken Fauxmale Pie: It's Good!
Ah, the roll of polenta. So full of fun and possibilities. Slice it up and make a lasagna. Have it on the side of some pasta. Leave it in the cabinet and make polenta yourself. All of these options will work just fine. But what about using it in Mexican food? Oh hell, why not? …
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My New Favorite Broccoli Soup
I found this recipe while poking around epicurious.com. It's based on a recipe originally from Bon Appétit, but I added a lot to it (basil, pine nuts, white wine), so I'm taking some of the credit! Ha! The flavor turned out really, really well. Creamy from the cheese, a little wine taste, lots of broccoli …