Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp and Peas, Tossed Salad, and Beatty’s Chocolate Cake

November 17, 2009

Last week our beloved 13-year-old cat, Miso, was hit and killed by a car. The shock of his death quickly wore off, replaced by a constant tearfulness and an intense longing to pet him just one more time. Reuben and I grew up with Miso, moving him from student apartments in Madison to slightly nicer […]

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Herb-roasted Turkey with Shallot Pan Gravy, Thanksgiving Stuffing, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, and Honeyed Pecan Pie

November 16, 2009

This year is my first time to host Thanksgiving. In fact, except for the Christmas when I was 9+ months pregnant and didn’t dare venture away from my doctor, I’ve never hosted a major holiday, so I was really excited to spend some time researching recipes and planning our menu. Luckily, my sister-in-law and mother-in-law […]

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Chicken with Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce, French String Beans and Mashed Potatoes

November 13, 2009

Did you know that America has a National Mustard Museum? If I wasn’t painting the town red over in New Glarus in my college years, you might find me over in Mt. Horeb, put on the map not only for its museum, but for its Trollway too. The museum, which opened in 1992 and just […]

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Carrot and Cilantro Soup with Brown Bread and Plum Oat Slices

November 12, 2009

Back in the days before I used to cook, we would often buy a carton of Avonmore ready-made carrot and coriander soup. I can’t think why now, seeing how easy this is to make. Pair the soup with a good-quality brown bread from the bakery along with a dessert that Delia Smith says is so […]

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Chicken, Sausage and Apple Casserole and Berries with Maple Cream

November 11, 2009

Earlier this year, I was working on a cookbook and came to realize that there are just some things that I’m probably never going to cook — things like wood pigeon, pheasant, partridge or oxtail. I completely skip over the chapters on feathered game and furred game in the Jamie at Home cookbook. And even […]

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Pork Chops with Mushroom Bourbon Cream Sauce, Roasted Butternut Squash and Mashed Potatoes

November 10, 2009

I bought a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon recently and am now using it wherever I can, like in these recipes for sweet potatoes (plus I can’t stop thinking about making bourbon blondies). I came across this recipe when it was posted at Simply Recipes in August and couldn’t wait to make it once the […]

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Cider-brined Turkey with Maple Chili Glaze, Homemade Stuffing, Bourbon Sweet Potato Puree, Roasted Winter Vegetables, and Nutmeg Maple Cream Pie

November 9, 2009

I know what you’re thinking — it’s only November 9th and she already has her entire Thanksgiving menu planned? I could try to blame it on the blog and say that I just wanted to get these recipes out there so that anyone who wanted to make any of them would have them well ahead […]

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Slow Cooker Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms and Carrots with Egg Noodles

November 8, 2009

Kristin brilliantly thought to add a slow cooker category to our site. Slow cookers really can be a working mom’s best friend. This stracoto (fancy word for pot roast) is my favorite slow cooker recipe. I’ve made it in the oven as per the original recipe, but actually prefer my adaptation in the slow cooker, […]

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