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September 2012

1 post

Avocado Chimichurri Bruschetta

April 2012

2 posts

ricotta pancakes with maple butter

i don’t know about you but my ass is making these this weekend. head over to brooklyn and join me! serves 6 PANCAKES 2 cups ricotta 1/2 cup milk 4 eggs, seperated 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup all purpose flower 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest butter for the pan blueberries, for serving MAPLE BUTTER 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon...

chunky artichoke and chickpea salad

just came across this and thought about how amazing this would be at a cookout or on a sunny afternoon. i’m considering making this with either non-fat greek yogurt or wholesoy’s new plain unsweetened soy yogurt instead of the vegan mayo! Serves 6 Serve this dish as a dip with crackers or spread on pumpernickel and top with tomato. 1 16-oz. jar artichoke hearts packed in...

March 2012

3 posts

roasted lemon chutney

jazz up some snacks for a small get together! this is a sure fire winner for a citrus lover. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup / 1 oz / 30g finely chopped shallots 3 small lemons (4 to 5 oz each) 1/4 cup / 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 tablespoon honey, plus more to taste kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped basil or mint DIRECTIONS: Heat...

macaroni salad re-vamped

it’s getting warm out, and with warmth comes cook-outs. try out this really tasty take on traditional macaroni salad. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound elbow macaroni 1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil 4 cups thinly sliced green onions {~3-4 bunches} 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped fine grain sea salt lots of freshly ground black pepper zest and juice of one lemon 1/3 cup / 2 oz grated...

raspberry lime rickey

there’s is nothing better when the season changes than a raspberry lime rickey! check out the recipe for non-alcoholic and alcoholic below. 12 ounces raspberry syrup (such as Torani brand) juice of 8 large limes 32 ounces chilled club soda lime wedges Preparation Fill a large pitcher or 8 highball glasses with ice. Pour 12 oz. raspberry syrup (such as Torani brand) and...

December 2011

18 posts

chicken with goat cheese & thyme

for the chicken lovers out there! SERVES: 4 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots and vidalia onions (About 4 large shallots and 1/2 vidalia onion) 1/2 teaspoon ...

gluten-free eggnog teacake

you had me at eggnog. Makes Makes three 5 x 3—inch loaves. Eggnog Teacakes: 1/3 cup dried currents 1 tablespoon dark rum 1 2/3 cup Brown Rice Flour Mix * 1 1/2 ...

lemon olive oil banana bread

what a great twist on a traditional snack and breakfast bread. experiment and let me know how yours turned out! SERVES: 10 1 cup / 4.5 oz / 125g all-purpose flour 1 cup / 5 oz / 140g whole wheat flour 3/4 cup / 4.5 oz / 125 g dark muscovado or dark brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup / 4 oz / 115 g coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate 1/3...

mulled wine or glühwein in german is a most delicious addition to any wintery occasion. i was first introduced to it by a good friend and was hooked ever since. obviously this recipe is open to all sorts of interpretation. so experiment and enjoy! 1 bottle of dry red wine 1 lemon, sliced 3 oranges, sliced 6 sticks of cinnamon 8-10 cloves 3 tablespoons of sugar 3-5 anis (whole) optional...

super scrambled eggs

i don’t know about you, but i almost O.D. on eggs during the weekend because i have time to slow down and create. this recipe i have yet to try but i have a feeling it’s amazing. Serves 2-3, but feel free to double, or triple the recipe for larger get-togethers. 3 large eggs 2 large egg yolks scant tablespoon butter fine grain sea salt Oregano Pesto 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive...

roasted winter squash salad

i love squash all shapes, kinds, and sizes. this is a light healthy salad that is filling and great eye candy for people who are health nuts. experiment with other types of winter squash! SERVES: 6 1 pound / 450 g roasted winter squash*, cut into 1-inch / 2.5-cm chunks, skin removed 4 celery stalks (with leaves if possible), diced 1/ 2 medium red onion, finely chopped 2 big handfuls...

sea salt baked potatoes

i don’t know about you, but i love potatoes! all kinds all colors! this is a super quick recipe and offers a nice spin on this side dish staple. 2 large baking potatoes flaky sea salt butter or olive oil 2 large handfuls of arugula dressing: 1 tablespoon Champagne or tarragon vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard a egg yolk a scant 1/2 cup / 100 ml olive oil 2 tablespoons grated...

healthy mac & cheese

i felt it was only fair and right to post a healthy alternative to martha’s amazing artery clogging cheese fest. i’ve made this a few times and you would never know there was pureed winter squash in it! SERVES: 8 Ingredients Cooking spray 1 pound elbow macaroni 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen pureed winter squash 2 cups 1 percent lowfat milk 4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated...

martha stewart's mac & cheese

one of the BEST macaroni & cheese recipes ever. also so good you may feel your heart stop. this is definitely not a weekly or even monthly dish, but i would say “special occasion.” Serves 12 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for dish 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn or diced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces 5 1/2 cups milk 1/2...

fruitcake brownies

lets get serious here for a minute. there has ALWAYS been a stigma around fruitcake and that most likely only elderly people enjoy it. i have yet to even try it myself but watch my grandparents eat it until there is nothing but crumbs and the plastic it came in (yes, they eat the pre-made wrapped log that you can get at gas stations). so, here’s an interesting spin on the fruitcake taboo!...

banana's foster

if you love banana’s as much as i do, then this recipe is perfect for you! and it’s a healthier version to boot! it gives you the consistency of bread pudding but half the calories. and it’s mini. i love mini. SERVES: 2 Ingredients 2 slices of low calorie bread ( I used White Wheat) 2 small bananas 3/4 cup...

concord grape & lemon soda

perfect if you want to spruce up a fall or winter dinner! **note: if you can’t find actual concord grapes, i would suggest using an organic concord grape juice. yields 6 drinks 2 lemons 1 pound Concord grapes, rinsed and stems removed 1/2 cup ...

peppermint & white chocolate macarons

*drool* how awesome do these look! macarons are also a super nice holiday addition to the desert table if you’re looking to do something rather than traditional pies or cakes. these light little fluffy nuggets of happiness are also a great with a cup of homemade hot chocolate. **note be prepared to dedicate a whole day to these puppies! Peppermint Macaron Shells 1 1/3 cup almond...

lemon & cheese blintzes

i always find that blintzes make a nice addition to a holiday meal. they’re easy to make and everyone always finds them to be “impressive” looking. check out this recipe i found for LEMON and cheese blintzes. SERVES: 6 to 8 the pancakes 1 cup milk, plus more if needed 2 large...

butternut squash pizza

WTS. you really can’t go wrong with bread and cheese in my opinion. try making it healthier with whole wheat or a corn meal crust! SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1/2 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary salt and black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough,...

why hello there fancy face

hey! my name is aimee and i’m a d.i.y. foodie dwelling in brooklyn new york. i know that this post should have been my first post but, did you see that chip crusted fish recipe? it deemed to be more important than this introduction. this blog was created to share with you (yes, you) how amazingly pornographic food can be. i will use this as a platform to (hopefully) inspire you to try new...

chip-crusted fish

UM WHAT? you had me at kettle cooked salt and vinegar chips. i came across this recipe on the cooking light magazine’s website. it’s an interesting take on the old english favorite minus a lot of the saturated fat. this is on my to-do list for sure. SERVES: 4 Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets (or other firm white fish) 2 teaspoons canola mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 ...