Monthly Archives: October 2012

Matzo-Pizza Lasagna. Singing Along To Motherfolkers By Maria And The Gay.

Every time I say the name of this recipe I think of Machu Picchu. Doh! Matzo-Pizza Lasagna is fusion food at its best. Matzo is an interesting alternative to pasta. The rest of the ingredients blend classic lasagna flavors with … Continue reading

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Donut Decorated Triple Decker Chocolate Icebox Cake With Shaved Chocolate Icing. Randolph’s Leap.

Some October humor. My daughter requested a “Donut Cake” for her birthday last weekend. These are her favorite donuts. So I decided to make a rich chocolate cake with a cream cheese based icing and cover it in donuts. It … Continue reading

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Apricots Stuffed With Basil Goat Cheese And Marcona Almonds. And A Proper Love Song.

So, today is my 19th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe given that I find it hard to think I can possibly be old enough to have been married that long. Thankfully, nothing dramatic happened at my wedding. Some of these … Continue reading

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Braised Sausages With Smoky Bacon And Cider Over Mashed Potatoes. People, Places, Maps.

Two sausages are frying in a frying pan. One says to the other, “Damn, it’s hot in here.” The other says, “Oh my God! A talking sausage!” Yes, friends….Monday comes along like a bad joke. You can make your Monday … Continue reading

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Buckeyes

  Now this guy really knows how to make exercise more fun. A loooong time ago, I mentioned in this post for Buckeye Bars that I would share a really good recipe for plain old Buckeyes. Today is the day. … Continue reading

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Pizza Frittata. New Music From Feldspar.

This one’s for my daughter, who is celebrating her 15th Birthday today. So, do you like Eggs? What about Pizza? If that is a yes/yes then have I got a recipe for you. This Frittata has an egg crust topped … Continue reading

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Grilled Lemon And Garlic Leg Of Lamb With Coriander Chutney And Roast Potatoes

Funny. This is one of my favorite recipes of all time. Unusual for me, it is something I make over and over. The marinated lamb turns into the most incredible grilled meat. The butterflied cut is perfect for the BBQ … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Magic Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream.

Don’t have an ice cream maker? No worries. You don’t need one to make this ice cream. Simply whip up the white chocolate cream base and swirl some chocolate ganache through it. Freeze and you have this tangy, chocolatety dessert. … Continue reading

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Tortellini Broccoli Bake. Rocking Out To Two Gallants.

No one is going to leave it if Tortellini Broccoli Bake is what’s for dinner. Does that sentence even make sense? Put together tortellini and broccoli and cloak it in a dreamy Parmesan cream sauce, and you’ve got some fabulous … Continue reading

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Bacon, Egg And Toast Cups. Yucky Slime Of The Listening Kind.

Shake up your usual morning toast and make these fun and simple cups. Bacon, Egg, And Toast Cups Ingredients: 2 slices of bacon 2 slices of bread Shredded cheese 2 eggs Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to … Continue reading

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