Archive for June, 2008
Apple Muffins
These muffins are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. I eat them two at a time, and tuck them into my purse before heading to work.
Apple Muffins
Recipe courtesy Ellie Krieger
Cooking spray
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat [...]
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When people ask me what my favorite meal is to cook, I always reply with risotto. It’s a dish that requires patience (risotto must be stirred continuously for 20-30 minutes) but the end result is worth every minute spent over the stove. Arborio rice is high in starch and the grain is small and rounded, [...]
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I have nothing interesting to say about this post, except that this is a straightforward side dish. As a variation, consider grating fresh garlic into the potatoes before mixing.
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots
Recipe courtesy Gourmet, January 2001
12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup well-shaken low-fat [...]
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Individual Cheesecakes
Baking requires commitment and counter space, neither of which I have. It’s also helpful to have an oven that bakes evenly and doesn’t burn the bottom of your cookies every time you make a batch.
I’ve dreamed surprising my husband, friends and co-workers with chocolaty, chewy, sweet and sugary creations, but have tabled my dreams for [...]
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The tagline for Ina Garten’s cookbook, Barefoot Contessa at Home is “Everyday recipes you’ll make over and over again.” This chicken is a perfect example of a delicious, easy, five-ingredient-or-less entrée you’ll want to make frequently. Creamy goat cheese and sweet basil give flavor to the chicken as it roasts, and the crisp, golden brown [...]
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