The man at the gas station whistled, “You got far off track,” and used a nubby finger to point me to the right exit. In the car, I turned up Alison Krauss and wailed deeply, dramatically. I’d had breakups before, but this was no breakup. It was a fissure I’d seen coming that felt nonetheless like a great and endless fall. I was convinced that we would not break up, and that was the real tragedy....
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We hope you are staying safe and warm and enjoying the holiday spirit wherever you are. As we gear up for the festive season, we thought we might share with you a few of our favorite ideas for holiday gifts this year. Happy Holidays! Elise’s picks: Seasonal Pie Tea Towels: Is there a pie lover in your life? Check out these seasonal pie tea towels from Wild Ink Press! They’re designed by Rebekah Tennis in collaboration with Simply Recipes, using some of my favorite seasonal pie recipes....
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Relax. These aren’t those pizzas. These are cool, a little fancy, English muffin pizzas. When my father came home with a bag of English muffins announcing that he was going to make pizzas with them, I sort of rolled my eyes and stepped away. (Okay, dad, whatever you want.) But when the aroma of caramelizing onions, ham, bubbling Mozzarella wafted through the house, I got my plate ready. We’ll be having these again soon....
This dish sounds a lot more exotic than it really is. It is a recipe I’ve been making, on and off, for 20 years, and it’s nothing more than chicken drumsticks coated in oil or melted butter, dusted with a dry spice rub and baked — or slow-cooked on the barbecue. What makes this recipe Ethiopian is the spice mix, which is called berbere (ber-BERRY). I learned how to make it from my boss at the first restaurant I ever worked at, the Horn of Africa in Madison, Wisconsin....
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It is a meaty, rich brown sauce made with beef or veal stock, a brown roux, and enriched with tomato puree and mirepoix (finely diced carrots, celery, and onions). The origins of the sauce have been disputed with various colorful stories tying it to Spain, but once chef Auguste Escoffier embraced it, it was accepted unequivocally as French. To make the espagnole sauce, soften the mirepoix in butter, whisk some flour into the pan and cook until golden brown to form a roux....
This Crockpot Meatball recipe is so easy to put together with simple ingredients but lots of flavor! Spaghetti and meatballs is always a favorite family dish and the slow cooker makes it my favorite too! I spend a few minutes rolling meatballs in the afternoon and I have delicious savory meatballs and sauce by dinner time. Ingredients in Crockpot Meatballs Ground Beef – Make sure to use lean ground beef....
The Disneyland Resort is filled with magic around every corner. With classic attractions, dazzling entertainment and fun for the entire family, it’s truly magical. However, what truly makes it The Happiest Place on Earth for us is the food! Lucky for us, Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival takes place every spring! Because of this, we’ve partnered with our friends at Get Away Today to give you the inside scoop on this popular event....
Fancy Filet Mignon Recipe This Fancy Filet Mignon Recipe is one of those dinners that looks like you spent hours slaving in the kitchen, but it’s actually simple to make. It’s perfect for any special occasion, and is always a hit! In this post you’ll see how to make the basic filet as well as instructions on how to make it a full meal (as shown in the picture above). This is the best fake-out meal, meaning it’s so easy and yet looks totally fancy....
Marinate lamb in the delicious finger licking Haitian epis paste, along with some Maldon salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika for additional color and a slightly smoky flavor. Add onions or sweet bell peppers to the skewers, if you like but this is completely optional (I used red onions to simply add some crunch and additional sweetness to the lamb). What Is Epis Paste? Haitian epis is made from a blend of fresh herbs, onions, garlic, and peppers (both sweet and spicy peppers)—the exact ingredients and quantities will differ from person to person....
Cooking larger chunks of potatoes in simmering water to achieve richer-tasting and smooth potatoes is all well and fine, but there’s no denying this method takes quite a bit of time, especially if you’re cooking for a crowd. Luckily, there’s a better way. Don’t Boil Potatoes – Steam Them! Steaming beats boiling for many reasons. First, it’s faster. Because steaming requires just an inch or so of water, it takes much less time to heat than a large pot of water heating to a boil....
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The first time I ate them, they were baked, on a pizza. Wow! The flavor is something akin to spinach, but even better. Nettle Soup: A Springtime Classic The most classic way to serve nettles is in nettle soup, made with potatoes, stock, and a little cream. Luxurious and vibrant green, this soup is a bowl-licker. By the way, you never forget your first encounter with stinging nettles. I was about 6 years old on a trail in Griffith Park in Los Angeles with my parents....
