madresearcher: daysofstorm: benedictcumberbatchsgirlfriend: ok so there’s Sherlock Holmes and then there’s bENEDICT CUMBERBATCH I’m laughing so hard Did I do it right?! After she was playing Bones, in the first interview I heard with Emily Deschanel, I was disappointed with her being so normal.
Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing
1 pound small red potatoes, cut in half1 pound small yellow new potatoes, cut in half3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon +½ teaspoon salt¼ cup coarse-grain mustard3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons sugar¼ cup peanut or vegetable oil1/3 cup dry cured sausage (like salami, pepperoni, or soppressata) cut into ¼ inch to one half inch pieces½ cup… Continue reading Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing
Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Fennel (or Celery)
A meatless version of a Chilean dish, charquicán. Just like the other meatless charquicán recipe on my blog, the fennel and spinach do not mash up with the potatoes, but retain their separate textures. Also, the potato skins, though thin, are a significant presence in the mash. To make it again, I’m going to have… Continue reading Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Fennel (or Celery)
Admittedly, pretty much any flying chariot would’ve been unidentifiable to the Romans – but there was no Empire in 212 BCE
Meatless Charquicán
A Chilean-inspired combination of vegetables, cooked and mashed. It comes from the following website: As you might expect, the potatoes and squash mash together very nicely, while the celery and spinach each retain their shape and texture. I like it, but I think I would like it better if it had a more consistent texture.… Continue reading Meatless Charquicán
Baked Italian Zucchini
2 medium zucchini, approximately 1 ½ pounds, sliced ½ inch thick1 medium onion, sliced1 large tomato, sliced1 teaspoon oregano½ teaspoon basil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper2 cups spaghetti sauce½ cup breadcrumbs½ cup shredded Swiss cheese Place sliced zucchini, onion and tomato in 9 x 13" baking dish; sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour spaghetti… Continue reading Baked Italian Zucchini
Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake
The recipe calls for frosting this layer cake with Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting. ¾ cup butter6 egg yolks2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda1 2/3 cups sugar1 cup milk2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest or lime zest1 teaspoon finely shredded orange zest2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice2 tablespoons orange juice Lemony… Continue reading Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake
Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting
This is the frosting for the Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake. 2 cups whipping cream2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix1 tablespoon shredded lemon zest In a large chilled bowl, mix cream, sugar, and pudding mix; beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in the lemon peel. If making ahead, chill for… Continue reading Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting
Cauliflower with Creamy Tahini Sauce
¼ cup tahini2-3 tablespoons lemon juice2-3 tablespoons water1 clove garlic, minced4 tablespoons chopped parsley½ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon salt1 small head of cauliflower1 large red bell pepper, diced½ cup water or stock In a small bowl combine tahini and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; stir well with whisk. Add 2 tablespoons of the water, stirring vigorously… Continue reading Cauliflower with Creamy Tahini Sauce
Apricot Thai Salad
2 cups sliced apricots (fresh or dried)2 cups diced cooked chicken1 peeled, sliced cucumber1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed¼ cup rice vinegar1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro2 teaspoons sugar¼ cup vegetable oil½ teaspoon hot chili oil2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts1 lime, cut in wedgeslettuce for garnish In a large bowl, combine apricots, chicken, cucumber, and bean sprouts;… Continue reading Apricot Thai Salad
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