March 2009

baby banana loaves with coconut, flax & walnuts

14 March 2009

Blackening bananas on the counter = something delicious in the oven Warning: this will make your house smell heavenly! They took on a wonky look from the rise, I don’t know why, but I am assured that it does not affect the taste. I am not bothered by it, I think it looks cool. There [...]

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tzatziki

13 March 2009

A little something to go with those lamb chops! The perfect combination. When I started making this I began with Ina Garten’s recipe. All her recipes work, you can always count on her! I used here recipe for ages, until I felt comfortable going out on my own and making it up as I went [...]

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Lamb Chops ~ winter style grill

12 March 2009

Do you fire up the outdoor grill in the winter? How about when it is 5 below zero? I don’t. But I still made juicy, flavorful lamb chops on the stove top with a finish in the oven. It is actually quite quick and easy. Have your butcher french the chops, cut the excess away [...]

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vanilla orange cupcakes

8 March 2009

I love the flavor combination here. This reminds me of something from my childhood. I topped it with a sugary glaze made from the lemongrass citrus simple syrup I made the other day. So you don’t feel like making the simple syrup, no problem. These would taste equally divine with citrus juice or even a [...]

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Lemongrass Citrus Simple Syrup

6 March 2009

With citrus fruits plentiful these short days of winter I had to think of some way to preserve them besides the usual marmalade. Here I made a very flavorful syrup that can be used to make delectable drinks, in baked goods, or simply pour over a plate of pancakes. For a brighter, clearer color use [...]

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