Monthly Archives: November 2010
Turkey Pot Pie
Do you still have some Thanksgiving leftovers hanging around? Are you growing a little tired of turkey sandwiches? Please say yes. And then please, make this. This year’s holiday was quite a success, if I do say so myself. It … Continue reading
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All-Butter Pie Crust and Blind Baking
I’ll be honest with you, this is only the second pie crust I’ve ever made. I have, however, made a lot of pies. A lot. I dated this guy. He was a workout nut. And a pumpkin pie fiend. (I … Continue reading
Posted in basics, butter, dessert, pie
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Homemade Butter
That’s right. That delicious stuff you’re buying in the store, those tasty blocks that come wrapped in paper and packaged four-at-a-time in little 1-lb boxes—you can make that. Not only is homemade butter so much yummier than the store-bought kind, … Continue reading
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Banana Chocolate-Chunk Muffins
When I set out to make these muffins, I was prepared to: Tediously chop up chocolate Smash bananas into mushy oblivion Eat every speck of stray crumb topping left behind on the muffin tin Chow down on some delicious muffins … Continue reading
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Butternut Squash Alfredo
For the record, I love butter. Love it. So for me to replace it with something else—especially something healthy—the end result has to be delicious. And this certainly is. Last fall, I was going crazy for roasted butternut squash. Then … Continue reading
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