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Mini Meat Loaves

Monday January 25th 2010

Based on Ina Garten’s fabulous recipe, these meat loaves pack huge comfort-food goodness in a small package. They’re a great thing to serve at a dinner party. I mean, come on: Who wouldn’t love a little meatloaf, made just for them?

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Garlic-Studded Sirloin Roast with Chili Pepper Crust

Wednesday December 16th 2009

Since prepping for Bon Appetit, I’ve been positively swimming in homemade caramel and chocolate ganache. What better way to recover than by roasting a big ole hunk of meat? Exactly. So, this meat will melt your face off. It’s hot. It’s spicy. It’s LOADED with garlic.

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Ultimate Mac ‘n Cheese

Monday November 23rd 2009

I’m going to tell you right now: Don’t blame me if you gain a few pounds. This is one of my ultimate comfort foods. Whenever I make it, it always turns into an excruciating battle with my (underdeveloped) sense of self control.

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Garlic & Ginger Encrusted Rack of Pork

Wednesday November 11th 2009

This post could also be titled: How to Find An Oddly Butchered, Bone-In Pork Loin Roast, Chisel Away at It Like It’s the Statue of David, and Turn it into a Lovely Roasted Rack of Pork Worthy of Company.

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Pasta with Brown Butter & Chanterelles

Wednesday October 21st 2009

Chanterelle mushrooms have got such a fantastic flavor—and when you infuse it into melted butter, half a dozen mushrooms goes a long way. This is an elegant and luxurious appetizer for about four, or main course for two.

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Sunday Pot Roast (a.k.a. Beast in a Pot)

Friday October 16th 2009

Pot roast is stick-to-your-ribs, winter home cooking at its coziest. It’s also an economical way to feed a crowd when you’re on a budget. All you need is a big hunk of beef, an even bigger pot, a handful of ingredients, and a little patience.

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How to Make Pulled Pork in the Oven

Wednesday September 23rd 2009

I knew I wanted to make pulled pork. I also knew that our grill wasn’t set up, and we don’t have a smoker yet (yet!). I figured, “OK, it’s a pork shoulder. I’ll braise it.” And that’s where it all started.

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Cajun Catfish Bites

Monday September 14th 2009

Hands down, this is our favorite way to prepare catfish: Cut into chunks, coated with spicy breading, then shallow fried ’til golden brown.

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Prosciutto and Basil Wrapped Chicken Fingers

Monday August 31st 2009

These chicken fingers are fast food, Mouse-House style. They’re the perfect thing to make when you Just Need To Eat, Like Now (a fairly common occurrence at our place these days, given that we just moved).

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Pad Thai

Friday August 21st 2009

Pad Thai, perhaps Thailand’s most infamous noodle dish, has dozens of incarnations—including several regional variations—each one a slightly different take on the mouthwatering combination of sweet, salty, and sour flavors. Some are super spicy, and some—like this recipe—are very mild. Regardless of your recipe, this is one of those dishes that’s all prep and very little actual cooking.

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