Category Archives: The Basics…

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 →

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Blackened Seasoning

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

It’s a funny thing. After you’ve been cooking for a while you find yourself wondering about the things you could make at home yourself instead of buying them. Sometimes it isn’t feasible. Not everyone has time to make their own … Continue reading →

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Salsa Verde

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

I adore salsa verde. Usually when we get it at a restaurant it is insanely hot. Only because hubby always orders the crazy hot death salsa and they usually use salsa verde as the vehicle to deliver death peppers. 😉 … Continue reading →

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Pear Butter

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

No partridge here, just two fabulously bountiful pear trees that for the past two years have been decorating my back yard. Sand pears never really get soft, in fact they are hard as rocks but they have great flavor. Last … Continue reading →

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Pizza Dough

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Slowly but surely I am finding myself making more things I used to buy premade. After trying this recipe out in my baking class, I felt it was totally easy enough to do at home. Be warned though! It opened … Continue reading →

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Light Brioche Burger Buns

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

Lets review my worst fears 1. Drowning 2. Yeast 3. A car accident 4. Baking/Dough/Flour See the theme? Well no more baby!! I was so nervous about making these because it involved all the things that scare me about baking: … Continue reading →

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