What’s Next on my Plate:

Hawaiian Mahi Mahi rolls stuffed with mango and macadamia nut stuffing

Æbelskiver (Danish Filled Pancakes)

Chicken Canzanese with Polenta Cakes

Lillet Poached Pears with Thyme & Pepper

Triple Lemon Baked Doughnuts

Hasenpfeffer
(German Braised Rabbit Stew)

Pesto Goat Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu

Pistachio Sage Pesto

Jan 2nd, 2013 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 1 cup fresh sage 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted juice of 1/2 lemon 3/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup Parmesan salt and pepper to taste Ingredients In the bowl of a food processor, combine pistachios, garlic, sage and lemon juice. Pulse until well blended. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while [...]

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Classic BLT Sandwich, with Roasted Garlic Aioli

Jul 2nd, 2012 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the Sandwich 1 tomato, sliced to 1/3 inch thick 2 slices green leaf or romaine lettuce 3 slices thick cut bacon, pan fried 4 inch piece of baguette, cut laterally garlic aioli salt and pepper to taste for the aioli 4 large egg yolk 6 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon [...]

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Smoked Mackerel Toasts with Horseradish-Dill Cream

Jun 26th, 2012 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the cream: 1/2 cup sour cream 4 ounces (half a package) cream cheese, softened to room temperature 2 tablespoons jarred grated horseradish 1 shallot, very finely diced 3/4 cup finely diced fresh dill salt and pepper to taste 1 crusty loaf of bread, such as a baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 [...]

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National Sandwich Day! (November 3)

Nov 3rd, 2011 by Kat | 0

Today is National Sandwich Day (not sure how “official” this “holiday” is, but nevertheless..), so I made myself a little lunch. No real recipes, just the photo and some descriptions: Caprese (Tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, Basil, on Bib Lettuce and a Basil Olive Oil spread Baguette) Prosciutto (Smoked Italian Ham and Fresh Cucumbers on Garlic Aioli [...]

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Open-face Mushroom-Swiss Melts with Fried Daisy Eggs

Jun 18th, 2011 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 3 cups mushroom, slices 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence salt and pepper to taste 2 slices hearty bread 2 slices sliced swiss cheese 2 eggs Directions Prepare the mushroom by heating the oil and butter in a non-stick skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced [...]

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