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Archive for the ‘Weekend Projects’ Category
Mom’s favorite pastry recipe
Posted in Family Favorites, Weekend Projects, tagged baking, pastry crust on March 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Dragon Stew
Posted in Crock-Pot Cooking, Weekend Projects, tagged dragon stew on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The name of this recipe is a throwback to childhood, when my mom read me a story about “Dragon Stew” – the dragon was actually the chef, not the main ingredient. I like to serve this with Bisquick-box dumplings. This recipe could easily be adapted for the crock pot; just do the dumplings when you [...]
Bourbon-spiked short ribs and cheesy grits
Posted in Crock-Pot Cooking, Weekend Projects, tagged grits, short ribs, winter dishes on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe is inspired by what was my favorite brunch dish at Tallula, an Arlington restaurant I enjoy. When they took it off the menu, I took matters into my own hands. The ribs could be done in the crock pot.
Pesto
Posted in Weekend Projects, tagged pesto, sauces on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Most cooks know how to make pesto. I have to say, it’s one of the few things I regularly use my food processor for. But it’s a great way to use up extra basil, which I always seem to have on hand.
Roast chicken with compound butter
Posted in Weekend Projects, tagged compound butter, roast chicken on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I learned this technique from Zoe, the founder of a food blog I occasionally write for.
Spanish croquetas
Posted in Friend Favorites, Weekend Projects, tagged croquetas, deep fryer, Spanish food on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Becky and I made this recipe once when we were having a Spanish feast together, based on a Washington Post recipe. I think this would have benefitted from the use of my deep fryer, as we could have better controlled the temp of the oil.
Aab gosht
Posted in Weekend Projects, tagged aab gosht, Indian food on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is one of the few Indian recipes that I’ve made successfully.
Sausage sauce
Posted in Weekend Projects, tagged pasta sauce, sausage on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A sausage-based pasta sauce that’s really delicious.
Puttanesca sauce
Posted in Weekend Projects, tagged pasta sauce, puttanesca on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe can totally be adjusted, depending on your taste. In all honesty, I’ve made this before, and I always make it differently, depending on what I have in the house. I tried to recreate the recipe as best I could for you. Basically, make a tomato sauce, add capers, olives and, if you have [...]
Fried chicken
Posted in Weekend Projects, tagged deep fryer, fried chicken on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’m going to guess that you guys end up with a deep fryer as another wedding gift. If not, you can do this in an inch or so of oil in a cast iron skillet, or arguably a regular one.
