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10 posts from December 2009

Toblerone Mousse: December 30, 2009
I know that I said that I was going to take some time off, but I can't help myself. I wanted to share this recipe with you now because I'm afraid that after the New Year, all those pesky resolutions...

Reindeer Stew: December 24, 2009
These days here have been filled with busyness. Making, baking, wrapping. So many secret things being created and hidden. And, of course, there was the preparation of the reindeer stew (for the reindeer, not of the reindeer). I get so...

Winter Solstice Lanterns: December 21, 2009
Winter has come and its beauty is stunning. We have been out in it. And in from it. Tonight we celebrated the winter solstice with friends by taking a lantern walk in the snow, eating dinner by candlelight, and singing...

Torta Rustica a la Biba: December 18, 2009
For my first few years as a vegetarian, I was very happy eating all the side dishes at the big holidays. A girl can do pretty well with mashed potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, and green beans. And of course, dessert...

Kale and Gruyere Strata: December 16, 2009
This is the ultimate make ahead brunch dish. We recently made it for family and friends that came over on a Sunday morning. Because we were going to be out on Saturday afternoon and evening and would be busy with...

Stained Glass Cookies: December 14, 2009
If I were ever to create a book of family traditions (hmmm. . . there's an idea!), it would definitely include this recipe. We all have our favorites, but this one has universal appeal in our house. I'm sure that...

Semolina Pizza Crust: December 11, 2009
Friday night has become homemade pizza night at our house. Maybe it has something to do with the weather turning colder, but on Fridays after a long week, we all burrow in, crank up the oven, and eat to our...

Borlotti Bean Minestrone: December 8, 2009
We had just enough snow this past weekend to help me switch gears from Thanksgiving to the upcoming holidays. Usually when snow is in the forecast, the whole town gets worked up only to get a few flurries. But this...

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa: December 4, 2009
I have often seen tomatillos listed as an ingredient, but only recently tried cooking with them. For those of you in Maryland, I first bought tomatillos at the Crossroads farmers' market, which has a decidedly Latin flair. Crossroads is now...

Caldo Verde (Portugese Potato and Kale Soup): December 1, 2009
I don't know about you, but after the heavenly excess of this past weekend, my pants are feeling a bit snug. I need some simple food, and what better to satisfy that need than soup. This soup only has four...