Recipes
Here I try and share some tips and recipes I've enjoyed. I will also try to create recipes for things I make from scratch so that I can share my modest tasty treats with you. The recipes -- especially the ones I make up -- are more approximations, so I don't recommend them if you're not comfortable in the kitchen and comfortable winging it.
Shortcakes for strawberries and other fruit
05 Jun 07
Delicious biscuits to accompany your strawberries, or any berries or fruit.
Mean Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
16 May 07
This is the result of my search for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can read more about how this recipe came about here.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
05 Dec 06
This is one of my favorite soups to make. It's a great treat in the winter, whether for a family supper or a fine dining occassion. Works great served in small quantities at Christmas dinners and New Year's parties.
Mushroom Stock
05 Dec 06
This stock is easy to prepare and results in a lovely, dark, rich mushroomy stock that's perfect for Cream of Mushroom soup. I always use the max amount of mushrooms and mix up the varieties to get extra flavor.
My Mother's Cranberry Chutney
14 Nov 06
A wonderful accompaniment to roast turkey and more interesting that plain old cranberry jelly from a can.
Grandma Pete's Gravy
14 Nov 06
A family recipe for simple turkey gravy.
Grandma Pete's Stuffing
14 Nov 06
A secret family recipe revealed. This is my favorite stuffing in the entire world.
Fried Apples
03 Oct 06
Delicious fall treat, like a tiny apple pie in a single bite! I created these for a deep-fat frying party I attended.
Innsbruck Garlic Soup
21 Sep 06
A rich soup, perfect for a cool fall evening. We discovered this soup on a trip to Innsbruck, Austria and fell in love. Hearty enough to make a meal of, or serve smaller portions to start a nice dinner party.
Maple Roast Chicken
14 Oct 05
A delicious meal for a cool fall evening, and reminiscent of a maple chicken my mom used to make when I was little that was my favorite dish.
Grilled salmon & sweet potato cakes
10 Aug 05
I've been grilling salmon a lot lately and have ended up with a little bit left over so I've started making salmon cakes with it. One time I used regular potatoes and then I tried sweet potatoes, which added a nice sweetness with the salmon, and a pretty color combination. You can decide which you prefer.
Brown Buttered Brussels Sprouts
16 Dec 04
My favorite way to prepare Brussels sprouts, and a great accompaniment to fish or meat.
Clarified (Brown) Butter
16 Dec 04
A delicious kitchen staple to have at the ready for all kinds of cooking tasks.
Craft's Heirloom Tomato Salad
01 Aug 04
A delicious simple salad using the season's ripest, most wonderful tomatoes. Inspired by a dish I was served at New York City's Craft restaurant.
Pâte Brisée
14 Jun 04
My favorite recipe for tart and pie crust. Comes out perfect nearly every time, and good flavor too.
Pizza Dough for Grilling
14 Jun 04
I use this dough all the time to make really thin pizzas on the grill. When ready, simply roll out the dough, brush with a little olive oil, and toss on the grill. Flip after a couple minutes, add toppings, and cook until done. Easy, yummy pizza plus the fun of grilling!
Swordfish a la Fauxvençal
07 Jun 04
I call this one "fauxvençal" because I made it up and I'm not sure it's in any way an authentic dish from Provence. It just uses some ingredients, and when I came up with the idea for dinner I was going to use olives. At the last minute, I changed to capers. Still, it's super yummy and easy!
McKenna and Meghan's Mussels
01 Jun 04
A yummy and fun recipe for Nantucket mussels
Red Sox Cowboy Up Cookies
16 Oct 03
"Show your support for the boys with these delicious oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies!" - Meg Hourihan
Tuscan Panzanella, or Bread Salad
08 Aug 02
"Easy and delicious, the flavors of summer in your tummy!" - Meg Hourihan
Vegetable Stock
24 Jan 02
"Easy and delicious, a must for any dish that requires stock." - Meg Hourihan
Lentil Soup
12 Dec 01
"Easy and delicious, the flavors of lentils in your tummy!" - Meg Hourihan
Whole-wheat rigatoni with butternut squash and beet greens
30 Oct 01
"Easy and delicious, the flavors of fall in your tummy!" - Meg Hourihan
Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Crumb Topping
06 Oct 01
"Mmmmm...fucking good!" - Jason Kottke
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