This week, we have a bittersweet task. Honoring our friend and fellow blogger Ro DiDomenico, or Nana, as she was to most of us. This recipe was one that she had wanted to make for some time, and if my dish is any indication, she was certainly watching over the process - no better pastry … Continue reading CtBF – Lower east side brunch tart
CtBF – Lightning Fast Pork (plus a bit of catching up)
This week's recipe is actually for a quick tahini pork. But Dorie offers an option of using peanut butter and chopped peanuts in place of the tahini and sesame seeds. I like that flavor combination, and it meant one less trip to the store that day - so I was all in. This is a really … Continue reading CtBF – Lightning Fast Pork (plus a bit of catching up)
CtBF – chewy chocolate chip cookies
At first blush, it's easy to make a quick judgement about something. When this recipe came up, I thought simultaneously - "it's too hot to bake cookies", "well, it makes sense because it's back-to-school time" and "oh, well I can take them out to the nurses". Well, the first one? Nope, the season has officially … Continue reading CtBF – chewy chocolate chip cookies
CtBF – Tomato & Peach Panzanella
I've always thought of Panzanella as a traditional Italian salad, relying heavily on tomatoes, good bread, and herbs. It's not something I make often (I should), but have made before. I'm guessing that it's because eating less bread tends to outweigh avoiding food waste - I probably need to check my priorities and timing. For … Continue reading CtBF – Tomato & Peach Panzanella
CtBF -Fresh-off-the-Cob Corn Chowder
Fresh corn chowder. Most summers I spend a large percentage of my cooking on fresh corn, tomatoes and chiles, with some herbs thrown in. This year is different with many other commitments, and back to mostly cooking for one person with a busy schedule. We have local corn that is outstanding, though in the past … Continue reading CtBF -Fresh-off-the-Cob Corn Chowder
CtBF – Chicken with Mustard
This is the last recipe our group will be scheduled to make from My Paris Kitchen by David Lebovitz. Undoubtedly, some will play catch-up to complete the project, and likely some will repeat several of the recipes made over the past few years from this book. But this - this is the last recipe scheduled … Continue reading CtBF – Chicken with Mustard
CtBF – Roast lamb with braised vegetables (salsa verde & chickpea puffs)
This recipe from My Paris Kitchen is laid out as quite the production. The salsa verde actually sounded great, and the puffs are supposed to be great - and this time around, I even had the flour I needed in the pantry. I purchased the lamb shoulder, but could only find boneless. I ended up … Continue reading CtBF – Roast lamb with braised vegetables (salsa verde & chickpea puffs)
CtBF – Salmon burgers, and catching WAY up!
I've looked at this blog, and see posts from fellow bloggers, and it shows me just how far behind I've gotten. It's been a whirlwind of a few years, with little time for anything beyond the absolutely necessary. With what little time was available, making choices about exactly what to do left me leaving things … Continue reading CtBF – Salmon burgers, and catching WAY up!
Chicken Bánh Mì
Bánh Mì sandwiches have been an obsession of mine for a while. I could get them at the airport sometimes when I traveled, and while I even have a cookbook dedicated to them stashed away somewhere, I hadn't really made them often because the very traditional fillings for these quintessential Vietnamese sandwiches didn't really appeal … Continue reading Chicken Bánh Mì
CtBF-Potato Chowder
This is a great, simple recipe. Yummy potato soup is always a good option. Dorie offers lots of options, plenty to try in different seasons. For this version, I stuck with the classic, and opted to purée though the other chunkier versions sound fabulous. In a nod to my niece who lives in Baltimore, I … Continue reading CtBF-Potato Chowder
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