Grape & Walnut Focaccia

August 17, 2009
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Peter Reinhart is the man behind the book, The Bread Baker’s Apprentice. He does not know me and I’ve never met him, so why did I constantly think about him while on vacation last month?

Well, I’ve been eager to…

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Happy Friday! Sahale Nuts & Rumtopf Update

August 14, 2009
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Today is turning out to be a great Friday – my grape and walnut focaccia just came out of the oven and it smells amazing (more about it on Monday) and I received samples in the mail from Sahale Snacks.…

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Super Sesame Cookies

August 12, 2009
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Ever make hummus and then wonder what to do with the remaining jar of tahini? I’ve been experimenting and discovered it makes a surprisingly good cookie. These little biscuits are buttery sweet and infused with both sesame paste and toasted…

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Grab-n-Go Coffee Cake

August 10, 2009
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Coffee cake is pure marketing brilliance. Let’s face it, it’s cake. But simply by calling it ‘coffee cake’ it’s transformed from a dessert into an acceptable breakfast, at least in my mother’s household. I’m not complaining but instead am fascinated…

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German Rumtopf (aka Rumpot)

August 6, 2009
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We returned from vacation last week and I’m slowly returning to my daily routine. Last night, I successfully made dinner and this morning I made a pot of coffee. Our laundry is finally caught up and I’ve managed to upload…

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Caraway Pork Meatballs with Tzatziki

July 27, 2009
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Meatballs are likely one of the most perfect foods, especially when cooking on a budget. You get big flavor from little money and you can use them in so many different ways. This batch of meatballs I flavored with caraway,…

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Caprese Salad with Olives

July 23, 2009
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I should have titled this post, ’shamelessly simple’. It’s quick to prepare and contains a powerful blend of flavors from the sweet tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, salty pitted olives, torn basil leaves, salt, cracked pepper, and golden extra virgin olive…

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Chinese Green Onion Pancakes

July 20, 2009
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A flattened piece of dough stuff with green onions, then rolled into a straw, which is once again rolled into the flower bud shape in the photo above. Sadly, the bud isn’t the final step but it is next rolled…

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Picnic Precautions & Food Safety

July 16, 2009
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Picnicking can be a relaxing and fun activity, assuming you’re safe and courteous. If you’re new to picnicking or need a refresher course, make sure to read How to Plan a Picnic for ideas on food and locations. Before you pack…

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Spicy Baked Beans

July 13, 2009
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It’s childish, I know. But beans always remind me of the saying, “Beans, beans, a magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot!”. I always sang it at the dinner table when my mother baked beans. Even though…

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Interview: Jane E. Garrett, Author

July 9, 2009

Republished from RecoveredRecipes.com

When I started Recovered Recipes last year, I felt as though I might be the only person interested in rediscovering old recipes. In an age of online recipe sharing and food blogging, I worried vintage recipes might be…

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Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup

July 6, 2009
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\I enjoy thinking about food, especially planning food for an intimate dinner or a casual Sunday brunch. I lose myself in daydreaming about what I’ll make and how I’ll prepare each dish, from the prep work to the rotation schedule…

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Cornmeal Griddle Cakes, Pancakes Recipe

July 2, 2009
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Breakfast is my favorite meal so it’s ironic that I sometimes skip it if I’m having a hectic morning. I know, I know … it’s the most important meal of the day and shouldn’t be overlooked, but occasionally it happens.…

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On Vacation: July 9th – July 30th

July 1, 2009

New posts will be published each week but please note that I’ll be out of the country and unable to respond to emails or moderate comments in a timely manner. In some cases, I may not be able to respond…

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Strawberry-Blueberry Magic Cobbler Recipe

June 30, 2009
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Berry season is upon us and I couldn’t be more happy. Whether you’re looking for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or boysenberries, the fruits are becoming readily available and at affordable prices. This berry cobbler is versatile and a great use of…

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