Tag Archives: comfort food

February 17, 2013 · 8:05 pm

Locavore Cooking: Braised Beef Shanks, Osso-Buco Style with Gremolata

My husband Kurt and I like to support the local farming community.  Continue reading →

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January 31, 2013 · 9:26 pm

Testing Shepherd’s Pie from Cook’s Illustrated

My sister Tina, my BFF Grace and I exchange Christmas lists sometime in November; this year, I asked for a subscription to Cook’s Illustrated.  Continue reading →

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January 27, 2013 · 8:47 pm

Cleaning Out the Freezer… Et Voila Chocolate Babka Bread Pudding!

I inventoried our basement freezer this weekend and way back on the top shelf where I keep bread products, I found a loaf of chocolate babka.  Not any chocolate babka, but babka from Zabar’s in NYC.  Continue reading →

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January 22, 2013 · 7:49 pm

Chicken Pot Pie, reduced

After the butter-rich currant and oatmeal spice cookies this morning, I decided to test out another “lightened” dish that I found on a blog, “Eat Yourself Skinny,” that my friend Jacki recommended.  Continue reading →

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January 11, 2013 · 2:10 pm

Craving Comfort Food

Winter brings out a craving for comfort food– and for me, it’s international.  Continue reading →

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