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polenta with marinara sauce and parm.
Cook the Book: Pumpkin Baking
roasted pumpkin soup with cayenne pepper and saffron yogurt on top...
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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
my moms post-thanksgiving turkey noodle soup with a big salad and left-over rolls that my aunt makes... ultra comforting.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
Serious Eats and Bitten NYT
Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table
polenta with marinara sauce and parm.
Cook the Book: Pumpkin Baking
roasted pumpkin soup with cayenne pepper and saffron yogurt on top...
Too much lettuce!
Thanks everyone! I'm eating a delicious lettuce soup with wild mushrooms right now!
Favorite Fall Foods?
@bareneed: We have delicata squash here in Oregon and I've seen it other places on the West coast. Fall is my favorite and I'm actually cooking a big Fall dinner this evening. On the menu: Herb-roasted salmon (which my dad just caught this weekend!) with wine-wine butter sauce, chanterelle mushroom risotto, and a salad of maple glazed delicata squash with blue cheese, warm bacon cider vinaigrette, on top of baby greens! Yay Fall!
glazes & stuffings for winter squash?
this might sound weird but i love to bake a spaghetti squash then scrape out the flesh and add brown sugar/maple syrup and a couple dashes of chipotle hot sauce. The sweet smoky combo is delicious!
Cook the Book: 'Japanese Hot Pots'
cioppino with tons of local seafood in a saffron scented broth and great bread on the side. yum!
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
American Heart Association's cookbook for kids. My mom was the organizer of the annual Jump-Rope for heart event at my elementary school!
What to eat in Redmond Oregon?
7th St. Brewpub is pretty good. The Brickhouse is more upscale as is Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest. If you're willing to drive a little further the Terrebonne Depot is good as is Brand 33 at the Aspen Lakes Golf course.
Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'
because its bacon
Cook the Book: 'Dishing Up Vermont'
Oregon: salmon, crab, hazelnuts, marion berries, wine!
too many bananas!
if you still have leftovers even after making some recipes you can always freeze them and use them in smoothies which is what my mom does!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
my BF's mom makes killer ribs and pulled pork with her own awesome bbq sauce. YUM!
Cook the Book: 'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
farmers market veggies and salad but i dont dress it- i eat it by hand and dip all the stuff in different condiments in the fridge. also deli ham or jerky. maybe some dried fruit. random.
Cook the Book: Easy Gluten-Free Baking
fruit crisp/crumble hands down as far as sweets, otherwise warm loaves of bread and really good biscuits!
What do you go "out" for?
since my boyfriend and i rarely have nights off when restaurants are actually open (both in the industry) we go out for the experience of being "out". i agree with seeking out ethnic cuisines- that i wouldn't cook- at restaurants, (indian, sushi, moroccan, etc.). however sometimes you just want a beautiful atmosphere, impeccable service, and someone else to cook for you!
Cook the Book: '100 Best Vegetarian Recipes'
hmm... I eat almost meatless all the time. but my staples are; baked sweet potato with chipotle hot sauce and brown sugar/honey in the winter and grilled farmers market veggies in the summer. also my day is not complete without salad of some kind!
Would You Go to a Chain Restaurant on a First Date?
only if you are 16, borrowing your parents car, and there's nowhere else in town... otherwise, no way!
What are you? Recipe Follower or Recipe Deviant
don't remember the last time i followed a recipe exactly. so i guess i'm a deviant. i love recipes though because they inspire me to use flavor combinations i wouldn't think of. i just typically use them in my own way!
What makes you feel better?
a really good loaf of bread or fruit.
Cook the Book: '660 Curries' by Raghavan Iyer
my dad is an adventurous eater so my parents made indian food occasionally when i was a kid. the best experience was at an Indian/British friends house in mombasa (significant Indian population) who prepared the most amazing Indian feast I've ever seen.
Sugar Rush: Strawberry Ice Cream from Blue Marble
For the record I had some homemade strawberry ice cream (more like sorbet actually) that was outstanding. Even ethereal. Strawberries deserve their merit as exceptional ingredients and deserve to be made into ice cream alone. forget the chocolate and vanilla...
Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking, Vol. 1'
grilled ratatouille salad with balsamic. but the veggies aren't specific- use whatever is good at the farmers market!
The Serious Eats Ginger Beer Taste Test
In Kenya they have a soda called "Stoney Tangawizi" which is very spicy and floral... I wish I could get it here!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Deep fried breaded chicken breasts make with homemade super crunchy breadcrumbs :)
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.
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!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
A big bowl of steaming hot noodle soup!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
chicken and biscuits!!!!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Old fashioned turkey dinner does it.
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!
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.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I love Ziti and galic bread! Delicious!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's Thanksgiving feast!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Roast chicken with mashed potatoes!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I love pot roast with roasted potatoes, onions, and carrots. YUM!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Spaghetti and meatballs always goes over well here.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My family would be happy if I'd make them chicken and dumplings at least once a week. (And it's so easy!)
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My family did roast chicken dinners every Sunday when I was growing up. Can't beat grandma's cooking!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Spaghetti with meatballs and chunks of Italian sausage in a smooth garlicky red sauce, caesar salad with homemade garlic croutons, warm crusty Italian bread with butter, a nice barolo, and lemon cheesecake for dessert.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
fajitas, hands down.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Layer sauerkraut in a casserole dish, place pork chops on top and season (I use cracked black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika), cover with lid or seal with foil, bake in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes. I like to make mashed potatoes with it, but have also just done steamed veggies on the side.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Grandy's roast beef, carrots, and mashed potatoes
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's from-the-Campbell's-can versions of Chicken a la King and Beef Stroganoff!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's homemade lasagna, bread, and apple pie.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Coming from a Turkish household, my favorite family dinner is mercimek çorbasi (lentil soup) with köfte (ground beef/meatball-like patties), domatesli pilav (tomato rice), and yogurt.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Favorite family dinner would have to be my childhood birthday meal of Earl Abel's fried chicken and black bottom pie.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Sauerbraten and homemade sides.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Really anything, as long as it's accompanied by family and laughter. We often have shrimp scampi in the summer and a roast with Yorkshire Pudding in the winter....mmm.... :)
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my moms post-thanksgiving turkey noodle soup with a big salad and left-over rolls that my aunt makes... ultra comforting.