February 2012

Crème Fraiche {How-To} and Caprese Focaccia

February 29, 2012

Are you familiar with crème fraiche? If so, then I’m happy you are already enjoying the silky, decadent creaminess that makes crème fraiche…crème fraiche. If not, then jump on the crème fraiche bandwagon because I can promise you that you will not be disappointed (and it is so stinkin’ easy to make, you’ll wonder why [...]

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Chocolate Nutella {2-Minute} Mug Cake

February 27, 2012

All too often, I find myself craving over-the-top desserts like this Double Chocolate Mousse Torte. Or this Unbelievable Chocolate Cake. Or this Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake. Need I go on? Of course these cravings occur on days I have no business entertaining even the thought of tackling such a dessert. Especially now when I have a [...]

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Smoked Salmon Chowder

February 23, 2012

Probably five years ago on our way up to Vashon Island for an extended family reunion, we stopped in Seattle and had lunch at this hole-in-the-wall cafe. I don’t even remember the name. But I do remember that I had the best smoked salmon chowder of my entire existence. Ok, so it was probably the [...]

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Rustic Crusty Bread {A Simple How-To}

February 20, 2012

Do I have any other panini lovers out there? Ever since receiving this little gem* as a gift a couple of months ago, paninis have made a happy appearance for dinner at least every other week, if not weekly, in our home. Something about pressing a sandwich together to form a gooey, hot, mess of [...]

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Rosemary Chicken and Wild Rice

February 16, 2012

Let’s be serious here. This meal is not going to win any awards for looks. And it isn’t gourmet. In fact, you should just pass this by if you are looking for an elegant dinner for company. But if you want a down-home, filling, hearty and healthy meal that is packed with delicious flavor and [...]

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Oatmeal Chocolate Moon Pies

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m leading my four kidlets on a wild goose-chase-of-a-scavenger-hunt today with a loosely put together Valentine’s theme. I had big plans for a wonderful, fun Valentine’s dinner and then my husband had to up and leave town on a business trip so we are fending for ourselves. No worries – long gone [...]

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