Monthly Archives: December 2010

Walnut Cookies

Posted on December 21, 2010 by terry

Well… the OFFICIAL title of this first place winner of the 2010 Chicago Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest is ‘Grandma’s Walnut Horns’ – but I know neither Beth Grabowski nor her granny – so let’s just cut to the chase: these … Continue reading →

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Catalina French Salad Dressing

Posted on December 20, 2010 by terry

I am quite aware that ‘Catalina’ – in this case – does not, in ANY way, shape or form, refer to any foodstuffs from the Catalan region of Spain – so if you’re thinking about getting into a medium or, … Continue reading →

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The return o’ the cheesy olive bombs

Posted on December 19, 2010 by terry

Tis the season for noshing and all that happy happy, merry merry stuff – so it’s a good time to repeat this tasty little gem of a munchy from, I believe, the glory days of cocktail parties and twelve martini … Continue reading →

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Ho Ho Ho…

Posted on December 18, 2010 by terry

We’re off to get (as Rich calls it) our hairs did this morning – a perfect time to drop off some goodies o’ the season! This year’s assortment (all bundled up in an official – HOW COOL IS THAT? – … Continue reading →

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Guess what’s in the box…

Posted on December 17, 2010 by terry

I won’t keep you hanging – it’s a blue cheese and walnut terrine – all wrapped up and almost ready to go as part of someone’s buzzyfoods gift bag. I just need to finish printing and attaching labels to everything. … Continue reading →

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Bacon Jam

Posted on December 16, 2010 by terry

I came across this recipe in the current issue of Everyday Food, and was intrigued. Sweet and savory, a combination of bacon and brown sugar and maple syrup and cider vinegar and, well, you’ll see; this could be the perfect … Continue reading →

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Again with the Clementines…

Posted on December 15, 2010 by terry

I posted this recipe for Clementine Marmalade last summer, when imported Clementines were available in some of our markets. Now, we’re in the midst of Clementine Season for our home-grown little bundles o’ citrus-y sweetness, and I thought I may … Continue reading →

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REALLY GOOD Blue Cheese Dressing

Posted on December 14, 2010 by terry

As you may know, I like me my blue cheese. I like it in a salad. I like it on a cracker. Or a chip. Or a chicken wing. As a matter of fact, I have stated before that, in … Continue reading →

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Roast Pork with Honey and Soy Sauce

Posted on December 13, 2010 by terry

Sunday was a pajama day for us. The snow wasn’t TOO deep, it wasn’t THAT bitterly cold (yet), and the wind wasn’t TERRIBLY biting; but those three moderate annoyances, when compared to our cheery fire, a good new novel, happy … Continue reading →

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We Three Beans of…

Posted on December 12, 2010 by terry

well, maybe not soon to be a major holiday hit, but this was one easy, flavorful, and, I think, pretty-darned-good-for-you side salad for now or any time of year. And it’s not your deli’s three bean salad, either, so get … Continue reading →

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