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Fizzy Apple Cider Punch

October 5, 2011 Leave a Comment

What is going on with the weather, people? One second it’s 55 degrees and freezing everywhere, the next second I’m running outside with a warm breeze on my face.  And, rumor has it that it’s going to be 80 degrees and sunny on Sunday. Looks like summer isn’t giving up without a fight. Or, you…read more »

Filed Under: Alcohol, Apples, Autumn, Beverage, Fruit Tagged With: apple treat, boozy cocktail

Spinach and Sausage Ravioli

October 3, 2011 19 Comments

At our house, the rule is that if I cook, Dan has to do the dishes. This is great, because I hate doing the dishes. Even with a dishwasher, I really have to motivate myself to clear the sink, since the dishes still have to be put away once they’re clean. What a hassle. The…read more »

Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Semi-Homemade

S’mores Pie

September 25, 2011 3 Comments

Call me crazy, but in my mind s’mores are a fall treat, not summer. I know, I know…summer camp and overnight camping trips –> camp fires –> s’mores and ghost stories. Camp fires remind me of autumn and cold weather, though. Maybe it’s because I went to math camp instead of summer camp. Or, maybe…read more »

Filed Under: Chocolate, Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Pies Tagged With: chocolate treat, july 4th, party, pie, s'mores

Dan in the Kitchen — Ranch Burgers

September 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

Yesterday, I made a batch of brioche buns with hamburgers in mind. But, they turned out to be small and biscuit-like, so I decided to eat them for breakfast instead, maybe slathered with a little jam or cherry butter. Problem is, there are a lot of buns, and I don’t actually eat breakfast much. Dan doesn’t…read more »

Filed Under: Beef, Dan in the Kitchen, Dinner, Hamburger, Lunch, Sandwich

Brioche Buns

September 22, 2011 5 Comments

Guys, making bread is hard. Or maybe I’m just really bad at it. Either way, my dough just doesn’t rise the way it’s supposed to. Either my yeast is sluggish, or I’m killing them. I could swear I did everything right this time, though — I let the yeast percolate in warm sugar water…I didn’t use…read more »

Filed Under: Bread, Breakfast, Yeast Tagged With: buns/biscuits, yeast bread

Triple Chocolate Loaf Cake

September 20, 2011 2 Comments

For once, I don’t have a back story to explain my motivation for making this cake. And, I can’t think of any anecdotes associated with either chocolate or loaf cake. I just really wanted something sweet and chocolate-y to go with my turkey sandwich. (BTW, I have balcony furniture now! You like?) Luckily, I had…read more »

Filed Under: Bread, Breakfast, Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Kid-Friendly Tagged With: chocolate treat, quick bread

Apple Streusel Muffins

September 15, 2011 17 Comments

  Did you guys know that it’s September already? The middle of September? That means that summer is practically over, and fall is just around the corner. Man, where does the time go? I feel like I just barely got used to wearing skirts and shorts outside, yet my tan is already fading and I have…read more »

Filed Under: Apples, Autumn, Breakfast, Fruit, Muffin Tagged With: apple treat, breakfast food, muffin

Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

September 13, 2011 26 Comments

First Patriots game of the season was last night, and Dan was giddy with excitement. Me? Not so much. As dreamy as Tom Brady is, my favorite part of watching football is the eating. Chips and dips…wings…pizza. Mmm, junk food! I saw this recipe for pizza puffs on FoodGawker and knew right away that I was going…read more »

Filed Under: Appetizers, Game Day Snacks, Kid-Friendly, Pizza, Snack Tagged With: finger food, game day snacks, pizza

Chinese Bakery-Style Birthday Cake with Strawberry Mousse Filling

September 12, 2011 7 Comments

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I made my dad a Chinese bakery-style cake for his birthday. It was just like the one I made for my mom last year, except instead of using vanilla custard and peaches/kiwis, I filled this one with strawberry mousse and fresh strawberries. I know. I’m on a strawberry kick….read more »

Filed Under: Asian, Cake, Dessert, Fruit, Kid-Friendly Tagged With: cake, chinese

Dan in the Kitchen — Roasted Parsley and Garlic Baby Potatoes

September 12, 2011 3 Comments

So, last year I cooked my mom a delicious Chinese birthday lunch, complete with a homemade Chinese bakery-style birthday cake. For my dad’s birthday a few months before that, we went to Red Lobster and got him one of those giant fruit tarts from Safeway. Looking back, that didn’t seem fair, since my dad is…read more »

Filed Under: Dan in the Kitchen, Side Dishes, Vegetables Tagged With: gluten free, potatoes, side dish

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