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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: January 2013
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Brown Butter Chocolate Butterscotch Chip Cookies. Brown Butter Chocolate Butterscotch Chip Cookies. Makes 2-3 dozen cookies. 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons butter – room temperature if possible. Place a ceramic or glass bowl in the refrigerator. 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1 cup light brown sugar, packed. 189; cup granulated sugar. 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. 189; teaspoon water. 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips*. Place the bowl of browned butter in the refri...
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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: May 2012
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012. I baked this rich, flavor-packed bread a couple of weeks ago at work. To be honest, I kindof made do with what I was able to find in my pantry and used The Best Recipe. 1 cup all purpose flour. 1 cup spelt or whole wheat flour. 3/4 teaspoon baking soda. 1 1/4 cups slivered almonds. 2 extremely ripe large bananas, mashed. 1/4 cup kefir (you could also use plain yogurt or buttermilk). 2 large eggs, beaten. 6 Tablespoons butter, melted and set aside to cool. 1 teaspoon almond extract.
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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: Banana Mocha Chip Cookies
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Banana Mocha Chip Cookies. 1 ½ cup AP flour. 1 cup whole wheat flour. 1 t baking soda. 2 sticks (16 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened. 6 oz granulated sugar. 6 oz Tablespoons light brown sugar. Ripe bananas, mashed. 1 ½ cup mocha flavored chips. In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and then add the sugars Next add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture by hand. Hi fo...
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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: February 2012
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Sunday, February 26, 2012. I love fresh flowers and I make a point of always having them in my apartment (yes, I buy them for myself, thank you very much). I had the opportunity to make a few arrangements for an elegant dinner party for my boss last night, which was a fun assignment for me to take on. I got quite a few curious stare downs by people who were walking down Divis, that's for sure. Here are a few pics I was able to snap via iPhone. Greens, yellows and whites. Packed up and ready to go. Heat a...
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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: Roasted Beets with Caramelized Shallots, Bacon, Radishes and Arugula
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Roasted Beets with Caramelized Shallots, Bacon, Radishes and Arugula. Here's my latest savory creation which highlights some of the best produce that's currently in season including arugula, beets, and radishes. plus bacon! The bacon adds a fabulous element of salty smoky flavor to the sweet earthiness of the beets. For this recipe I used golden beets and red beets. The dressing is simple as can be (EVOO, S&P) in order to let the natural flavors of the various ingredients shine.
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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: October 2012
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Roasted Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Soup. I recently wrote this recipe to be paired with the 2010 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Freestone Chardonnay. It's a festive celebration of some of the most delicious produce this Fall season has to offer. The color alone is sure to wow anyone who's lucky enough to be seated at your dinner table! 1 head cauliflower, core removed. 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled. 2 Tablespoons 1 Tablespoon 1 teaspoon salt, divided. 4 Tablespoons olive oil. Next ...
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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: March 2012
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Friday, March 23, 2012. Quick fire pea greens with toasted cashews, mushrooms, and ponzu. I'm a believer in the power of greens: so delicious, so good for you and so much variety it's impossible to get tired of eating them. While most people become bored with wintertime produce,. I actually love this time of year at the farmers market because the stalls are full of leafy greens, chards, citrus and root vegetables. A handful of sea-salted cashews. 2 Tablespoons olive oil. I large bunch of pea greens.
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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: December 2011
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Friday, December 30, 2011. Mushroom and Thyme Goat Cheese Crostini. Here is one of the recent recipes I created for Trinitas Cellars' Holiday Newsletter. This is a super easy and delicious appetizer that pairs beautifully with an earthy Cabernet - or even bubbles! Cheers, and Happy New Year to all! 4 oz goat cheese, room temperature. 1-2 T fresh thyme, leaves only plus more for garnish. 6 ounces Crimini mushrooms, diced to ¼ inch pieces. 189; Tablespoon butter. 1 shallot, finely diced. 188; cup white wine.
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BAKINGwithoutBUTTER: October 2011
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Thursday, October 20, 2011. PEPPER: It DOES matter if it's black or white. Until recently, I was under the impression that black pepper was stronger than white pepper. I was once told that black pepper is simply aged black pepper. I asked my chef instructor if I had my facts straight and it turns out I was completely wrong! Therefore, you should always keep in mind that white pepper is much stronger than black pepper. When should you choose between the two? A good rule of thumb is to use a smaller. José ...
