Sour Cream and Chive Potato Cakes with Spinach, Chickpea, Lemon and Feta Salad and Strawberry Mascarpone Tart

August 3, 2009

We recently took advantage of a (rare) sunny Sunday to check out the Howth farmers’ market, timing it so that we’d be able to buy some snacks there to have as lunch. Matt passed up the meat and salad sandwiches at Paddy Jack’s and even some whole roast hog on a spit and opted instead […]

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Sliced Steak with Hot and Sour Sauce, Jasmine Rice, Cucumber Salad, and Oatmeal Cake

July 27, 2009

My husband was kind enough to plan and prepare dinner last night. We wanted a dish that would enhance our beef from local Sulzer Farm without covering up its taste. I supplied dessert, a simple yet satisfying oatmeal cake with broiled coconut topping taken from the amusing The Flavor of Wisconsin cookbook I have been […]

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Chicken Mozzarella Sandwich with Orzo Salad with Feta, Olives and Peppers and Black Bottom Cupcakes

July 26, 2009

My friend Alex hosted this month’s book club and amazed us with a delicious yet light sandwich and salad meal. I contributed black bottom cupcakes to the event. As with all Alpineberry recipes that I have tried, the cupcakes turned out great. I will never spend $2.99 on another Simma’s black bottom cupcake again! Chicken […]

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Honey Mustard Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Creamy Lemon and Herb Potato Salad

July 22, 2009

Honey Mustard Salmon Serves 3 to 4 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons honey juice of 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 lb (450 g) wild salmon fillet lemon wedges, to serve Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a baking or roasting pan, whisk together the soy sauce or tamari, honey, lemon juice, and […]

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Vietnamese Fish and Noodles with Asian Slaw and Lemon Yogurt Cake

July 20, 2009

Finding new ways to use unusual varieties and quantities of produce is one of the best parts of our weekly Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription. This week’s challenge: multiple bulbs of kohlrabi and a grocery bag full of fresh dill. The resulting Asian-inspired menu was both tasty and economical. Vietnamese Fish and Noodles adapted from […]

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Grilled Chicken with Chili, Lemon and Mint with Buttered Couscous with Cilantro and Raisins

July 20, 2009

Grilled Chicken with Chili, Lemon and Mint adapted from Real Food by Nigel Slater Serves 4 4 chicken breasts 1 medium chili, deseeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped a handful of mint leaves 4 tablespoons olive oil juice of 1 large or 2 small lemons lemon wedges, to serve Cut the chicken into thick strips roughly the […]

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Crème Fraîche-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Roast Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans and Mangetout

July 17, 2009

Crème Fraîche-Roasted Salmon from Bon Appétit, June 2009 Serves 4 to 6 2 lb (900 g) center-cut wild salmon fillet with skin (about 1 1/4 inches thick) salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (60 ml) crème fraîche Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place the salmon, skin side down, […]

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