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Appetizers

Aged Gouda & Walnut Biscotti

December 16, 2009

I was sitting innocently at my desk at work the other day when I noticed something insidious. At first, I thought it was just my eyes playing tricks on me. An optical illusion perhaps or the workings of a tired mind. So I forced myself to concentrate to make sure my vision wasn’t lying. And [...]

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Apple, Sweet Potato & Roasted Poblano Pepper Soup

October 11, 2009

For me, some of the best meal ideas are born strictly at the farmers market.  Last Saturday, I headed over to the 14th & U Street Farmers Market for my weekly grocery shopping (yes my friends, you can get pretty much all your grocery needs from your friendly, neighborhood farmers markets). In the back of [...]

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Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip)

September 15, 2009

I’ve always been a bit stumped by eggplant.  It’s such an underutilized vegetable and I’m one of the biggest offenders.  The things I’ve done to eggplant in the name of trying a new recipe really should be considered a crime.  We won’t discuss the ill-fated roasted eggplant pizza I attempted a few weeks back…trust me, [...]

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Chilled Corn Soup with Sourdough Parmesan Croutons

June 30, 2009

Let me be honest here:  I wasn’t impressed with season 5 of Top Chef.  From Leah’s whining to Hosea’s sense of entitlement, it was hard to see the few quality chefs on the show.  Sure Carla was overly enthusiastic at times, but her love of cooking was evident from day one.  And yes I couldn’t [...]

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