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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

oh goodness, i have so many. mac 'n cheese. a one-pot meal of brown rice, acorn squash and sauteed kale/swiss chard. roast chicken and mashed potatoes. lasagna. my dad's meatloaf and oven roasted potatoes. my parent's weekly saturday night homemade pizza night. tacos/tostadas at my boyfriend's mom's house. my boyfriend's burritos.

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Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'

well, I love pioneer woman. i also keep track of amateur gourmet, a stove with a house around it, dorie greenspan's blog, and a few others. but, PWC is my daily go-to.

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Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC

I lived in NYC for 6.5 years before moving to SF. I miss El Paso Taqueria in Spanish Harlem for their guacamole and cheese enchiladas with verde sauce. I also miss Cooked Tree Creperie and Flea Market in the East Village. Most of all, though, I miss Life Cafe for it's corn bread, bloody marys and eggless rancheros!

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Cook the Book: 'The Craft of Baking'

i'm a sucker for bread pudding -- one of the best i've ever had was with a salted caramel sauce ... yummy!

also, my dad used to make a huckleberry souffle with a wild turkey cream sauce that was to-die-for.

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

oh goodness, i have so many. mac 'n cheese. a one-pot meal of brown rice, acorn squash and sauteed kale/swiss chard. roast chicken and mashed potatoes. lasagna. my dad's meatloaf and oven roasted potatoes. my parent's weekly saturday night homemade pizza night. tacos/tostadas at my boyfriend's mom's house. my boyfriend's burritos.

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Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'

well, I love pioneer woman. i also keep track of amateur gourmet, a stove with a house around it, dorie greenspan's blog, and a few others. but, PWC is my daily go-to.

From Serious Eats: New York

Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC

I lived in NYC for 6.5 years before moving to SF. I miss El Paso Taqueria in Spanish Harlem for their guacamole and cheese enchiladas with verde sauce. I also miss Cooked Tree Creperie and Flea Market in the East Village. Most of all, though, I miss Life Cafe for it's corn bread, bloody marys and eggless rancheros!

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'The Craft of Baking'

i'm a sucker for bread pudding -- one of the best i've ever had was with a salted caramel sauce ... yummy!

also, my dad used to make a huckleberry souffle with a wild turkey cream sauce that was to-die-for.

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Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds: The True Champion of Breakfast Cereals?

I LOVE HBofO -- seriously one of my favorites. That being said, I also love Cheerios, Grape Nuts Flakes, Crispix, Shredded Wheat, Go-Lean Crunch ... hmmm, I guess I love cereal!

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Cook the Book: '100 Best Vegetarian Recipes'

Well, since my boyfriend is a vegetarian, I have been experimenting more and more with meatless protein. Memorable meals include: a "stroganoff" made with mushrooms, crumbles and goat cheese; fresh pasta with fresh basil, olive oil, summer squash, zucchini, parmesan, fake Italian sausage (the next time we added a tomato sauce to the leftovers for further tastiness); buttermilk biscuits with a huge salad; our homemade pinto bean burritos on fresh tortillas and so much more.

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Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: Lemon Aid

fresh lemons muddled with sugar, water, mint and a splash of soda.

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Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?

I grew up calling them Camel's Eyes and my old roommate's family called them One-Eyed-Egyptians.

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Laid-off Restaurant Critic's Plan B? Cook

danskos are the only things i can walk and stand in for long periods. they got me through years as a busser, waitress, cocktail waitress, coat-check girl. not to mention 6 years as a new yorker who walked a lot.

i swear by them! and their more casual (less clog looking) line -- see the "vita" worked well for long nights on my feet too.

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Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'

i love roasted vegetables: broccoli, brussels sprouts, yams, zucchini, squash, turnips -- whatever you like. toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and a bit of mustard. delicious. even more delicious with some turkey kielbasa on top, but the meat isn't necessary.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

filet, strip, luger's porterhouse. i like steak in general (as long as it's not overcooked)

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Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

i love pork of all kinds, but one of my fondest memories was when i lived in hawaii and the Samoan boys who lived in the same housing complex had a lu'au. man did they know how to roast a pig!!!

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Is This Breakfast? The Pretzel Croissant

I would definitely have it for breakfast! I alternate between wanting sweet and savory in the morning and this sounds divine.

I may have to go get one for lunch or an after work snack today.

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Cook the Book: 'The Cook's Country Cookbook'

angel hair pasta salad. angel hair pasta, broccoli, peppers, olives, peas all tossed with a good italian dressing. super easy to make, best when made the day before and everyone loves it!

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Cook the Book: 'Chocolate Epiphany'

dark chocolate brownie with a side of chocolate mousse.

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Visiting New York City? 7 Must-Eat Pizzas You Should Try

I used to live by Patsy's and miss it immensely. I now live closer to Franny's and LOVE their pies ... I now have the quintessential list to provide people with when they ask me about NYC pizzerias, thanks!

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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'

My dad. He's a chef ... started out as a janitor in a butcher shop when he was like 18 and worked his way up until he oversaw 7 restaurants at 4 different property locations serving anything from counter-top diner fare to fine dining.

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Cook the Book: Serves One

I cook for one all the time. This winter, my favorite was halved brussels sprouts and minced garlic tossed with olive oil and roasted cut-side down on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. I also love toast with black beans, a fried egg, cheese and avocado ... yummy!

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Sourdough Doesn't Always Mean 'Good'

I *love* sourdough too. i get sad that good sourdough is hard to find on the east coast. it is my preferred bread for breakfast toast and sandwiches!

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

My mom would make a dish with country ribs and sauerkraut that was so good! I'm glad I finally learned how to make it.

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

One of our favorites would be roasted turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash, green bean casserole and homemade biscuits.

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

I've always loved stew that's cooked all day in the slow cooker paired with a mixed green salad and freshly baked bread.

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

Our favorite dinner meal is Lasagne, baked potatoes, Caesar Salad, Garlic bread and cherry pie. garrettsambo@aol.com

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

When it gets cool, the husband likes to make turkey chili and I make the honey cornbread. So good!

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

Our fav meal is an oven roasted chicken with sides like green beans creamed potatoes and a nice dessert like cheese cake

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

Deep fried breaded chicken breasts make with homemade super crunchy breadcrumbs :)

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

Cold weather is chili time! Made with fresh tomatoes, chunks of steak and some diced habanero for a little extra kick. A big bowl of chili, caesar salad, and cheddary potato rolls are a truly memorable and satisfying meal.

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

Mom's homemade shrimp creole night is a big family favorite year-round, followed by Mom's holiday time cookie bake-a-thon. Yum!

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

I love my Mom's boiled chicken and a big bowl of soup she makes with the stock!

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

Kielke and farmer sausage with "gravy" (aka cream sauce with onions). Oh thank goodness for Mennonite roots. If only I worked like a farmer to work it off.

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

I love pot roast with roasted potatoes, onions, and carrots. YUM!

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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'

Spaghetti and meatballs always goes over well here.

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Website: http://dirtsworld.vox.com

Location: San Francisco, CA

About: I'm a country girl living in the big city. Growing up my dad was an executive chef for a summer seasonal resort company. Thus, I learned not only how to cook and wield a knife, but also how to appreciate the subtleties of spice and presentation.

Favorite foods: Bread (especially crusty sourdough and ciabatta)
My dad's beef stroganoff (it's heavenly)
Sage spaetzle
Jerky I'm not picky though and love most foods ...

Last bite on earth: Milk and fresh under-baked chocolate chip cookies (made with semi-sweet chips and shortening instead of butter)