Pretty much everyone loves a quesadilla. Whether you are feeding a 3-year old with mild Monterey jack, or a sophisticated foodie with taleggio and grilled figs, a tortilla and melted cheese is quick to make and …
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Grilled Eggplant And Shiitake Bruschetta I cannot tell a lie. This was a totally failed experiment, but a yummy bite of food. Experiment first: I've been interested for awhile in the idea of using the microwave to …
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Gougères with Blue Cheese and Rosemary Goo what? Gougères, pronounced "goo-zherz". You make a simple choux paste (aka pâte à choux) dough, mix in some cheese, and bake them. There is no chemical or yeast leavening, …
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This was the third course for my recent “underground” dinner party, and definitely my favorite. The panko-crusted egg was a late-night inspiration. I’ve been on a hunt for new ways to add crispy textures in unexpected …
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This recipe is adapted from Poopa Dweck’s cookbook, Aromas of Aleppo, The Legendary Cuisine of Syrian Jews. I wrote more about that book in this post on Syrian Red Lentil Soup. Labneh, aka Lebneh, is eaten all over the …
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Asparagus Caviar (By the way, if you like this post, please give it a Thumbs Up on Stumbleupon - much appreciated!) So, I'm working more on dishes for my first Herbivoracious dinner party. I want the amuse bouche to …
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