Tag Archives: Fine Cooking Magazine
Mushroom-Asparagus Risotto from Fine Cooking Magazine, April/May 2013
I’ve had my windows open for the last week or so, day and night. I love the clean air swirling through the rooms and into the corners, chasing out the stale scent of winter. I’m not so fond of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Asparagus, Fine Cooking Magazine, Mushrooms, Rice, Risotto
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Banana-Pecan Crumble from Fine Cooking Magazine, April/May 2013
I got in trouble last night. It was a bit like getting caught with my hand in the cookie jar kind of trouble. It happened as we were leaving the house of friends and walking to the car, a black … Continue reading
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Tagged Bananas, Crisp, Crumble, Dessert, Fine Cooking Magazine
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Braised Lamb Shawarma from Fine Cooking Magazine, April/May 2013
Turkish coffee. While growing up, those words weren’t used in our house to describe the amazing, thick, delicious yet tiny cup that’s served after dinner. We called it Armenian coffee. Whether it has its origins in Turkey or Armenia is … Continue reading
Cream Scones from Fine Cooking Magazine, April/May 2013
Several years ago I was sitting in a staff meeting when I was asked what I liked about spring. The question came up because we were headed from March into April. The windows were open and instead of getting down … Continue reading
Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken Kebabs from Fine Cooking Magazine, April/May 2013
This story is about a turtle. It was green, had a smile on its face and was humongous. I mean hugely humongous. And it wasn’t mine. The turtle was my older brother’s. He loved the thing. As a toddler (and … Continue reading
Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Cheese from Fine Cooking Magazine, February/March 2013
“In a recent study, participants who got the most purée in their meals ate about 350 fewer calories and two extra servings of vegetables a day without even realizing it.” ~ Ellie Krieger I pulled the head of cauliflower out … Continue reading
Spicy Pork Stew with Peppers and Potatoes from Fine Cooking Magazine, February/March 2013
The sun is shining. Crocuses are blooming. Jonquils have turned their pretty yellow faces to the sun and I can see a hawk soaring in the bright blue sky. While the latter means that I need to head to the … Continue reading
Caramelized Onion Risotto from Fine Cooking Magazine, February/March 2013
Caramelized onions. Does anyone else have the love? Stir up a batch, hand me a spoon and give me the pan. I’m a happy woman. I’ve seen a recipe floating around for caramelized onions that are made in the slow … Continue reading
Pasta Carbonara Frittata from Fine Cooking Magazine, February/March 2013
Ask Dudette what her favorite food is and she’ll answer that it’s spaghetti carbonara without hesitation. She’ll take it over the beloved blue box of mac and cheese. She will even choose the plate of pasta over chocolate. And she’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Bacon, Fine Cooking Magazine, Pasta, Spaghetti Carbonara
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Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya from Fine Cooking Magazine, February/March 2013
If you’re a die hard Stephen King Fan, you should feel a little shiver when I bring up ‘The Moving Finger.’ Ah, yes, there it is. We’re kindred spirits, aren’t we. For those who don’t, um, ‘appreciate’ King’s brand of … Continue reading
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Tagged Casserole, Chicken, Fine Cooking Magazine, Jambalaya, Pork, Rice
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