Monthly Archives: December 2013

Fast Marinara

Posted on December 16, 2013 by tbuzzee

Yeh. I know, marinara is not, normally, a fast sauce; there’s usually a lot of chopping and sautéeing and stirring and tasting and… well, you get the idea. And my other marinara is kindofa lengthy production; but this version, based … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Better Burger Buns

Posted on December 13, 2013 by tbuzzee

Rich had a taste for a Pub burger – these ground beef patties I buy from our market’s butcher shop that really do make pretty fantastic burgers – but the rolls I thought I’d stashed in the freezer near the … Continue reading →

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Tasty! Baked Cauliflower, ermmm, ‘Sticks’

Posted on December 12, 2013 by tbuzzee

So, this recipe for cauliflower ‘breadsticks’ has been all over teh faceplace and stuff: cauliflower puréed with a bit of garlic, mozzarella, eggs, and just a wee, tiny bit of seasoning (note: that’s important, do not overseason!), then baked, sliced … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2013 by tbuzzee

Nice cookie! And, a nice riff on the more usual, jam-filled thumbprint cookie; with a thin crushed pretzel coating, a melted caramel oozing out of the center, and a final dusting a sea salt sprinkled over the still-warm cookies as … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk and Honey Mustard Marinated Roast Pork

Posted on December 10, 2013 by tbuzzee

Oh, and did I mention it’s wrapped in bacon? I came across a recipe from Giada De Laurentiis that called for slathering a pork loin roast in mustard and honey, then wrapping it in bacon, and baking it. It sounded … Continue reading →

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Pecan Pie Brownies

Posted on December 9, 2013 by tbuzzee

Rich, moist, pretty darned fantastic, really, these brownies only have one wee, tiny problem… I made them at the same time I made the outrageous(ly) awesome brownies. Really, nothing could stand up to that bit of brownie beautiousness; but this … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Chili Sauce (now with FOUR vinegars!)

Posted on December 6, 2013 by tbuzzee

This sauce – originally based on a non-recipe recipe – “toss this, that, and the other in a pot and cook until you’re happy with it” – just keeps getting better and better. The last time I posted my recipe, … Continue reading →

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Best! Western French Dressing

Posted on December 5, 2013 by tbuzzee

It all started with a vintage cooking oil advertisement for French dressing (the cruet on the left). The recipe was simple enough, and I thought it might could even be tasty. Sadly, I was incorrect. It was simple to make, … Continue reading →

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Ham and Potato Soup

Posted on December 4, 2013 by tbuzzee

It’s a fine time to make a big, hot, steaming pot of soup, and you probably have the main ingredients stashed in your freezer from the last big feast! This soup started with a good bit of leftover baked ham … Continue reading →

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Pea Salad

Posted on December 3, 2013 by tbuzzee

I was exchanging emails with the world’s best mom-in-law around Thanksgiving, and she was very excited about this pea salad recipe she was planning on making for everyone gathering at her home for the feast. She’d come across it during … Continue reading →

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