Monthly Archives: January 2012

Giant Double Chocolate Cookies

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

When you’re a poor foodie you have to get creative when you want to give a gift or say thank you. As I’ve said a bajillion times, I just started my last semester of Culinary School (wheeee!). As you probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts | 5 Comments

Herb and Shallot Compound Butter

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

It’s garlicky herby butter and it’s easy!. What else do I need to say to convince you how easy and awesome this is? This is so wonderful to have on hand for a flavorful add in to just about any … Continue reading →

Posted in The Basics... | 6 Comments

Healthy Sesame Chicken

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Maybe it’s just us, but we could easily eat Chinese (well really any type of Asian food) several times a week. So I was pretty excited to find this recipe for healthy sesame chicken. Between the sesame oil and the … Continue reading →

Posted in 500 Calories or less, Chicken Dishes | 11 Comments

Quick Chicken and Corn Chowder

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

There are few things I love more than a quick meal that tastes delicious. I was a little skeptical of this “chowder” since most chowder, by definition, has potatoes in it. Pish. I didn’t even miss the potatoes! I poached … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan: 1/15-1/21

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Hallelujah! I made it through my first week of classes and survived. This week I am making a few old favorites and trying some new dishes (as usual). I didn’t get to make my beloved Chicken Shawarma last week because … Continue reading →

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Meyer Lemon Curd

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

What I’m about to say is disturbing but true. I would bathe in this stuff if I could. It is amazing and refreshing, tart and sweet, creamy and light. It’s perfect for scones, which is what we used it for. … Continue reading →

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Cheddar Scallion Biscuits

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

It seems fitting. My last semester of culinary school starts this week and I (perhaps not humbly so) think I have finally mastered making an amazing biscuit! It doesn’t surprise me that I found this recipe on Smitten Kitchen. Can … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Side Dishes, The Basics... | 2 Comments