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Cherry Peach Cobbler

posted August 16, 2010 in The Cook's Tour

Hello!  It's been a long, long time since we've chatted. I have been somewhat preoccupied with some issues at my day job which prevented me from giving proper focus to all of you. But I'm back now. I hope you'll forgive me - I brought you a love (read full article)

Graham Elliot @ Lollapalooza

posted August 13, 2010 in LookyTasty.com

Before Lollapalooza, I did a quick search on the menus being offered at Chow Town. Three words caught my attention… Lobster… Corn… Dog! That just sounds amazing. Just imagine… a lobster sausage, covered in a cornmeal batter, s (read full article)

Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

posted August 12, 2010 in Deliciously Organic

Today's post is short and sweet - homemade whole wheat graham crackers. The dough is easy to work with and the flavor of the crackers is beyond anything you can find at the store. Come back tomorrow when I'll share with you my recipe for strawb (read full article)

Pate Brisee Dough

posted August 09, 2010 in Food For Thought

One of the first things you learn how to make in Culinary school for pastry arts, is doughs. Here is a lovely recipe you can put together and use right away or freeze for up to a month, or keep in your refrigerator and use over two to three days. Pie (read full article)

Cornbread Muffins

posted August 07, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

Cornbread Muffins, adapted from Allrecipes Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 1/2 tablespoons canol (read full article)

{Baking} CORNMEAL DROP BISCUIT PEACH COBBLER ... for times when the mason doesn't show up!

posted July 31, 2010 in Passionate About Baking

"There's your karma ripe as peaches."Jack Kerouac Even while the hammers rains blows and the kitchen is in shambles, I have a list of things to do. A cobbler was on my must bake list before the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website (read full article)

Taco Filling Recipe

posted July 24, 2010 in Blog Che

Finding a good taco filling recipe at times can be a little difficult. If you have been searching for a good recipe, the search has come to an end. After trying this you will never want to use another store bought seasoning mix again. One thing I re (read full article)

Mary Mac's Pecan Pie Muffins

posted July 24, 2010 in Sugar Pies

It's been many years since I visited Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta. It's one of those places that are legendary in the South. While lots of folks from "away" know places like the Lady and Son's Restaurant (Paula Deen) in Savannah, Mary Mac's is not (read full article)

Dill/Fennel Yeast Bread

This bread from Simply in Season is in the summer section, but you can use dried spices and make it year round! FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Dill _ Fennel Yeast Bread 1 Tbs dry active yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup cottage cheese (I substitute (read full article)

Home Bread Making

posted July 19, 2010 in Plentyonyourplate

Kids love messing about with food. In fact, at the weekend, POYP’s nieces were creating their own toppings on their pizzas. Good fun. So for the next few posts, in between contributions, we’re going to publish a serie (read full article)

Vegan cornbread muffins

posted July 17, 2010 in LookyTasty.com

I decided to make a batch of cornbread the other week. I had a bag of Indian Head old fashion stone ground yellow cornmeal in my pantry. The recipe for cornbread was conveniently posted on the back of the packaging. I looked through the ingredients: (read full article)

Upside Down Plum & Blackberry Cake

posted July 16, 2010 in Chef In You

I know I have talked about this – like million times already in this blog. At the risk of becoming monotonous and boring, I am repeating it once again – I am a WHOLEGRAIN lover. I cannot get enough of them. And esp. in this country with (read full article)

Mexican Spoon Bread

posted July 16, 2010 in Pots and Plots

Continuing in the theme of recipes from Simple and Delicious, this one comes from the Jan/Feb 2010 issue (pg. 47).  It’s one where their test kitchen cut down the fat and calories.  According to them, it makes 6 3/4 cup servings at 329 calori (read full article)

Fried Okra

posted July 12, 2010 in Tamarind and Thyme

Okra! The vegetable, which also goes by the name of ladies fingers, may either induce feelings of love or hate in you. The lovers will probably adore its flavour and the slightly crunchy, popping texture of the large white seeds. The haters probably (read full article)

CSA Share Week 7 and Summer Pie

posted July 09, 2010 in The Good Cook

Woo-wee! It is getting to be something around here.This week's box of goodies contains:Sweet Corn (fresh picked corn on the cob!!)BlueberriesPeachesCurrantsGooseberriesKaleKohlrabiGreen BeansSummer SquashBroccoliTomatoesCollardsGarlicCauliflowerCabba (read full article)

Cornbread

posted July 07, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Inspired by: Family Circle Magazine¾ cup all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder½ cup cornmeal2 tablespoons sugar½ cup milk4 tablespoons butter – softened1 egg2 cobs of fresh corn – cooked and sliced off of the cobHeat oven 350 degrees:Butter 8- (read full article)

Blueberry and Cornmeal Scones

posted July 06, 2010 in Deliciously Organic

  Our travels continue!  Last week was a blast. Pete and I finished up our time without the kids at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri. The beautiful lodge rooms provided scenic views of the wooded grounds and Table R (read full article)

BreakfastInDisguise – July 5, 2010 Corn Muffins

posted July 05, 2010 in Foodie In Disguise

Now for those of you that know me, you know I don’t eat breakfast very often. I know, it’s not good to skip breakfast, but I grew up rushing out of the house at the last minute always missing out on what is supposed to be the most importa (read full article)

This Cookie Stands Alone: Cornmeal Shortbread with Sweet Dried Cherries . . .

posted June 29, 2010 in Jane\'s Sweets & Baking Journal

A coy little shortbread recipe has been beckoning to me for a while now, and I finally surrendered to its siren song. It's not just another run o' the mill shortbread, though. How does it differ? Well, it's characterized by a few ingredients that, wh (read full article)

06.13.10: dinner (the perils of pizza making when it’s humid).

posted June 23, 2010 in The Manhattan Food Project

Pizza alla Caprese con Mascarpone e Parmigiano Reggiano I have no idea as to how we pulled this off on TV. –Michael on our last demo on Connecticut Style, in which we successfully completed making a pizza on air. There’s an easy reply to (read full article)

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