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Category Archives: Recipes
Man drools, bread rules.
“Man drools, bread rules” is a phrase Jeffrey Hamelman would bring out in his bread baking classes at King Arthur Flour when a dough was taking longer to rise than expected. This loaf is an case in point. After carefully … Continue reading
Recipe: Baba Ganoush with Yoghurt
I wanted to replicate the wonderfully creamy baba ganoush at Bon Appetit Cafe, my local Mediterranean (actually Egyptian) place. Adding a bit of high quality whole milk yogurt (like this from Argyle Cheese Farmer) may be the solution. The creaminess … Continue reading
Recipe: Grandma’s Cream of Turkey Soup
Grandma may be gone, but Grandma’s Cream of Turkey Soup lives on. It was one of the most popular items at Grandma’s Pies and Restaurant on Central Ave in Albany, and after the restaurant closed the Times Union published the … Continue reading
Recipe: Tea-Smoked Chicken
Tea-Smoked Chicken is moist, flavorful and far cheaper than tea-smoked duck. And we proved you can make it in an average kitchen without setting off a fire alarm. Choose a fat, juicy bird so you’ll be well rewarded for your … Continue reading
Let’s make a tea-smoked chicken!
I’ve long wanted to make a tea-smoked duck at home, though decided early on it would be smart to start with tea-smoked chicken because of the cost factor. I am tempted by the birds hanging in the window when I … Continue reading
Recipe: Date Cardamom Bread
A local bakery called Night Work Bread makes an amazing Date Cardamom bread. The flavor is right at the tipping point between sweet and savory so it’s equally good spread with butter and jam or maybe some soft brie, or … Continue reading
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Recipe: Hartford Election Cake
Hartford Election Cake is so named because it came from an old recipe in Hartford, CT, where in Colonial times elections went on for days and voters appreciated the sustenance of a hearty baked good rich in dried fruit and … Continue reading
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Tagged cake, democracy, Election, historical recipes
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Recipe: Tomatillo Rice
Tomatillo Rice was a happy accident. We had tomatillos left over from shish kabab and decided to toss them into a pilaf. The effect is transformative. It’s slightly tart with a very full and well-balanced taste that will complement any … Continue reading
Recipe: Summer Nicoise Salad
Like Texas barbecue, the definition of a Nicoise salad inspires endless argument. Our summer nicoise salad recipe takes the approach that the ingredients should taste like summer, with only a few embellishments to bring out the flavor. Serves 2 but … Continue reading