November 2008
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Rolled Sugar Cookies
Everyone can recognize a sugar cookie — paler than a snickerdoodle and usually sparkling with some colored sugar or decorated with frosting. Most of us have been eating the storebought kind since we were kids; I was having a craving but given my aversion to shortening and lord knows what else they put in those things I decided to give rolled sugar cookies a try for myself. I was out of waxed...
Nov 29th
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Magical Unicorn Cookies
After some unexpected praise for my “magic cookies” from my sisters at Allure, I figured posting the recipe would be the ONLY fair way to compensate :) Truthfully, most cookie recipes do follow a certain formula so the differences tend to lie in how the batter is prepared. If you like chewier cookies, try using bread flour and refridgerating the dough for about an hour before you spoon...
Nov 17th
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Pomegranate Flan
Pomegranate Flan I’ve already extolled on my love of pomegranates; now it’s time to wax about the wonders of flan. It’s a traditional custard dish like creme brulee, except in the Spanish version there’s a layer of liquid caramel instead of a caramel crust. It’s one of those dishes that seems like it should be difficult to prepare, but I actually only spent around 20...
Nov 17th
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Pomegranate Ginger Muffins
One of my favorite, favorite FAVORITE items of the season is the pomegranate. Some people snack on popcorn or trail mix, I prefer to nom on pomegranate seeds. Not only does it taste delicious but it packs a huge antioxidant punch. I remember the first time I tried one…I was on a hike with my parents, around age 7, and they brought out this weird fruit with pretty little red berries. After my...
Nov 16th
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Roasted Vegetables in Asiago Pepper Sauce
Although I’m working hard at obtaining my degree in Russian and International Relations, it doesn’t mean I don’t have time for some down home classics. I was going through my pantry trying to find a mix of ingredients that went well together when inspiration struck. For my birthday a few weeks ago a friend and I visited a tapas bar downtown, Europa. Of the many delicious (!)...
Nov 16th