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Homemade Fancy Pizza

Written on October 28, 2011 by Alisa.

Back in May, I attended a conference in Sacramento, California. Pizza Rock was one of the few restaurants open downtown on a Sunday night. I love pizza, but most made in California tend to be what we call “dumpster pizza:” a boatload of toppings hiding low-quality sauce and crust. Not so here. I shared the […] Read More

You’re Gonna Love My Nuts

Written on October 7, 2011 by Alisa.

You probably won’t appreciate the title of this post unless you’ve watched way too many late-night infomercials. For the longest time, I was spending something close to the national debt on flavored almonds from a vendor at the farmer’s market. I was a little bit obsessed, particularly with the butter toffee almonds that I no […] Read More

Roasted Tomato Soup

Written on September 30, 2011 by Alisa.

It seems like I always have one last batch of tomatoes around this time. They ripen somewhat strangely in the cooler days, and tend to be a bit on the soft side, making them perfect for soup. Ingredients 3-4 lbs ripe tomatoes 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 2 Tbsp bouquet garni Olive oil (I used the […] Read More

Try Something New: Roast Bison

Written on September 19, 2011 by Alisa.

We would go to Betty’s for dinner every Sunday night. The meal was always the same: roast beef. Every. Single. Week. A few weeks ago, I was chatting with my friendly local butcher about the general absence of bison. He explained that it didn’t typically sell well, but that he’d give it another go and […] Read More

Polenta with Roasted Vegetables

Written on September 16, 2011 by Alisa.

Polenta is an excellent base for all kinds of foods, but particularly rich, savory flavors. I’ve paired it with short ribs and beef stews, but it wasn’t until I faced a glut of soon-to-be-expiring farmer’s market veggies in my crisper drawer that it occurred to me to roast them and serve over a base of […] Read More

Figs and Topless Dinner

Written on August 26, 2011 by Alisa.

I love figs. I didn’t realize that I loved figs until I was well into my 30s, which makes the revelation all the more powerful and magical. Recently, at the farmer’s market, I walked past a booth and literally stopped and did a double take. Arranged on a single, plain table were baskets upon baskets […] Read More

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Written on August 19, 2011 by Alisa.

I got this recipe from a fellow In a Pinch mom who delivers meals to moms’ club families in need. If you have disposable foil pans, you can prep this meal for potlucks, delivery or once-a-month cooking. It’s easy to make and easy to scale to as many servings as you need. The recipe below […] Read More

Muffins

Written on August 12, 2011 by Alisa.

It seems like everyone loves muffins, particularly Tiny Kitchen Assistants. This is a great basic recipe that can be modified to accommodate your favorite flavors. Our favorite variations include: Blueberry. Add a cup of fresh blueberries, tossed with a Tbsp of flour. Mint Chocolate Chip. Add 1 tsp mint extract and mini chocolate chips. Almond. […] Read More

Tandoori Chicken

Written on August 5, 2011 by Alisa.

I had always assumed that tandoori chicken was something that you could only get from an Indian restaurant. I mean, who had an actual tandoor oven at home? Turns out that Cook’s Illustrated showed me that this is something that can actually be made at home. The trick, as they point out, is a multi-step process: […] Read More

Frittata (Because My Omelettes Are Ugly)

Written on July 22, 2011 by Alisa.

Some people have omelette-making skills. I don’t. So if I want to make something with eggs that looks even remotely presentable, I go with the frittata. The beauty of a frittata is that you can add almost anything to it, from veggies to meats. I personally prefer onions, ham and parmesan, so those are the […] Read More

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