Tag Archives: Dinner

A funny little fruit.

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Pork Tenderloin with Kumquat and Jalapeño Marmalade I first heard of this recipe on FoodPress, the WordPress spin-off that highlights the best of WordPress-hosted food blogs. It’s a site I visit daily to find inspiration for our … Continue reading →

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A blue ribbon chicken.

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Chicken Stuffed with Mascarpone After making strawberry mascarpone dumplings, we found ourselves with enough leftover mascarpone to experiment with. Mascarpone is an Italian cream cheese with a subtle sweetness that makes it ideal for dishes such as tiramisu. … Continue reading →

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It’s not fluffy.

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Rabbit Cacciatore We went to the farmer’s market on Saturday morning two weeks ago, hoping for a glimpse of spring and the tiniest selection of spring time vegetables. Alas, we were greeted with garlic, squash, a few … Continue reading →

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A sunny meal for a cloudy day.

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Sunflower Shoot Salad with Sunny-Side Up Eggs and Roasted Sunchokes Easter was way late this year, and it snuck up on us unexpectedly amidst end of the semester projects, papers, and studying for exams. Oh, and we’re … Continue reading →

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What a root.

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Stuffed Flank Steak with Creamy Horseradish Sauce A recent round of recipe testing for food52 led to this delightful dinner. We had experimented with flank steak when we made fajitas a little while back, and we were … Continue reading →

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On the side.

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Brianne

Amidst the insanity of a serious culinary undertaking last weekend, Kevin and I had two delicious dinners which I promised not to blog about. Mostly. Mostly because he made the main courses for both dinners, and I made the side … Continue reading →

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A belated New Year’s meal.

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Hoppin’ John The second recipe I tested for food52’s Editor’s Picks for Beans and Grains was Hoppin’ John made in a slowcooker. Hoppin’ John is traditionally served in the South on New Year’s to bring good luck … Continue reading →

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It’s not fall yet, but…

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Butternut Squash Risotto with Brown Rice Starting this blog has really motivated Kevin and me to try new things in the kitchen so we can share them with you. I have begun to participate in food related … Continue reading →

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From a faraway land.

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Amok (Khmer Fish Stew) There are so many reasons we are excited to share this recipe with you. One: It’s Cambodian. We’re up for trying anything in the kitchen, but we never thought we’d get to try … Continue reading →

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Aww, Gratin.

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Potato Leek Gratin For the record, Kevin loves puns. The decision to make this dish was an easy one. I found this recipe on the New York Times website early last week and emailed it to Kevin. … Continue reading →

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