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Monthly Archives: November 2007
Tender Potato Bread and an Onion Focaccia
This is my first post as a Daring Baker. The Daring Bakers are a group of food bloggers who challenge each other with a recipe once a month. A part of the challenge rules, we do not stray from the recipe except where the challenger makes exceptions. In this case we were given a “Tender Potato Bread” recipe and allowed variations in the topping, filling and shaping of the finished bread. With the dough, I made a large loaf topped with butter and sesame seeds, then used what was left to form a small focaccia with rosemary and caramelized onions. … Continue reading
Posted in breads, Daring Bakers, how-tos
Tagged bread, Daring Bakers, focaccia, November challenge, onion, potato, yeast
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Pomegranate Crème Brûlée
Pomegranates seem to be everywhere this time of year. I bought a couple recently, and had no idea what to do with them. Usually I just take out all the seeds and put them in a bowl, add a little whipped cream and eat. I decided to get a bit more creative this year. This recipe is essentially a variation on Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. I served it after Thanksgiving dinner, and within seconds all that could be heard were spoons scraping up the last bits of the crème! To juice the pomegranates, roll them around on the counter top … Continue reading
Herb-Roasted Turkey With Shallot Pan Gravy
I like to use different recipes for turkey, gravy and stuffing each year. It keeps things interesting for me, and the end result is always a surprise. That may change since making this turkey and gravy from the November 2000 issue of Bon Appétit. Everyone at dinner raved about it, especially my husband. By the time we’d arrived at my aunt’s house (where we traditionally go for desserts every year) word had spread. I was approached several times by people making comments about how good my turkey had been…people who hadn’t even tasted it! My husband, who generally skips the … Continue reading
Posted in gravies & sauces, poultry
Tagged gravy, holiday, stuffing, Thanksgiving, turkey
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
I met my mom for lunch the other day, and had the most wonderful tomato basil soup. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t the smooth, almost buttery flavor of the broth and the subtle, mellow flavors of the tomatoes and basil. It was the perfect thing for a brisk, November day. I knew then what my next recipe would be. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 onion, diced 3 tablespoons flour 4 cups milk 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 tomatoes (about 2 pounds), sliced thin … Continue reading
Beef Stroganov
This recipe is adapted from the October 2001 issue of Gourmet. I’ve made some minor changes to both the ingredients and the cooking method. The original recipe claims this serves six, but I think you’d be left with six hungry people on your hands! My husband and I finished it off with two helpings each. Next time I make this I’ll double the recipe to have leftovers. 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup beef broth 1 (1-lb) top sirloin beef, fat trimmed, sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot … Continue reading
Posted in meat, pasta
Tagged egg noodles, meat, meat, pasta, sauce, stroganoff, strognaov
