Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Bacon Soup with Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits

February 18, 2010

There are lots of differences between British English and American English, both big and small. There’s that whole thing about spelling things with ‑our instead of ‑or, like colour and neighbour, or using ‑re at the end of a word instead of ‑er, like centre or theatre. (Growing up in suburban Illinois, whenever we saw […]

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Tzatziki Chicken with Couscous and Hummus

February 11, 2010

I really wanted to name this post Two Dip Dinner, but I couldn’t risk setting a clever title precedent. Regardless, that’s the unofficial title in my house for this kid-friendly fare. A special thank you to our friend Leah for this menu inspiration. Kristin and I have been lucky to be friends with Leah for […]

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Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew with Quinoa and Coconut Cream Pie

February 9, 2010

My newest working mom trick is double Sunday dinner. I find that if I can make Monday night’s dinner while cleaning up Sunday night’s dinner mess, the week goes much better. I’ve tried a few make-ahead meals with mixed results; curried pork stew is great, butternut squash lasagna, not so much. This vegan stew is […]

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Coq au Vin and Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie

February 5, 2010

Don’t be intimidated by this post’s fancy name — I could have just called it chicken in wine and chocolate mousse cake, but where’s the fun in that? I had a Francophile friend over for lunch the other day, so decided it was as good a time as any to make the Barefoot Contessa version […]

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Green Chile Pork Tacos and Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

February 3, 2010

“I have a great idea, Mom.” “What’s that, Sam?” “I know, let’s make chocolate muffins. With whipped cream. And sprinkles.” Some days, folks, that all the encouragement I need to grab the sugar from the cupboard and butter from the fridge. It didn’t hurt that our main course required little more than a few minutes of prep […]

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Mussels, Leek and Bacon Chowder

February 2, 2010

Remember how I was saying last week that it’s worth buying a cookbook even if you only make a few recipes from it? I got Nigel Slater’s new cookbook, Tender, as a Christmas gift this year. So far I’ve only made two recipes from it — a cauliflower gratin and this chowder — and I […]

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Chicken, Shallot and Tarragon Pot Pies

January 27, 2010

Chicken pot pies are classic comfort food in the wintertime. This version is a nice change from the usual ones made with stock, peas and carrots — what I tend to think of as nursery food — with the crème fraîche and tarragon lending it a more grown-up feel. If you make the slow roast […]

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Slow Roast Chicken with Vermouth and Mashed Potatoes with Crème Fraîche

January 25, 2010

It’s often said that a cookbook is worth its purchase price even if you only make a few recipes out of it. I’ve had the River Café Two Easy book for years but have never really been excited about most of the recipes in it — except this one. This is a roast chicken worth […]

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