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Rematch
Ok, so the first post was called Pierogies. I was informed (by Nick) shortly after publishing the post that it’s actually Perogies. Subtle, but different. I swear I looked it up! But, I’m going to go with the “spelling that has been used for three generations of my Polish family.” Three generations, huh? I dig.…
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Pierogies
I remember that first bite vividly. The whole family was staring at me, waiting with bated breath to see my reaction. This was an extremely important dinner, as it would be the deciding factor in shaping my future. You think I’m kidding, but I was specifically told that I couldn’t marry into the family unless…
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Sauced
I love making things from scratch. It just tastes better, 99% of the time. There’s so much satisfaction in saying “I made it myself.” You always know exactly what went in it, and you can tailor it to suit your tastes. That being said, I don’t know that I would have attempted to make my…
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I'm Still Here!
I have lots of lovely recipes planned out in my head for the next few weeks. I even have some pictures lined up and ready to go from things I’ve already done. The problem is that it’s Nutcracker week. Starting tomorrow night and going until Sunday, I’ll be a dancin fool. A happy, exhausted, make-up’ed, dancin fool. …
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An Extended Thanksgiving
Because we need multiple chances to give thanks. I know it’s been pretty quiet around the kitchen lately. I’m sorry for that. I’ve really been meaning to post, honest! I could start in on all the excuses–strep throat, work, cold and snow, traveling–but that would just sound like whining. So, because it was pretty standard…
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Saag Tofu
Hey Missoulians, do you remember Tipu’s? I do. I haven’t had samosas like that before or since. Sure, the Good Food Store comes very close, but it’s just not the same. And the date raisin chutney? Forget about it! Unfortunately, when Tipu’s was still around, I wasn’t brave enough to venture farther than the samosas. …
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Chicken in a Giant Biscuit
I made chicken pot pie quite often a million years ago. We got these beautiful, oven-safe bowls for our wedding, and I was super excited to make individual servings for everyone. They were so delicious, and fun to make, and easy! I would just put a ready made pie crust into each bowl, fill it…
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New Ingredients!
I love testing out new ingredients. It’s like getting a new toy as a kid, except way better because you get to eat it! I’ve never been a fan of cardamom, but I’m a firm believer that certain things taste better when they’re prepared certain ways. For instance, I absolutely adore raw carrots, but I…