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Oyster Rockefeller Dressing

Oyster Rockefeller Dressing

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This particular stuffing recipe, a part of my Thanksgiving for Trust Fund Babies menu, is a riff on Oysters Rockefeller. The stuffing is enlivened by smoky bacon, sweet shallots and spinach, with a shot of sherry and a sprinkle of parmesan to seal the deal. It’s a gorgeous addition to any Thanksgiving meal, but because of the cost of the oysters, one to save for people that you really adore. Continue reading →

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Mexican Chicken Vegetable Soup (Caldo Tlalpeño)

Mexican Chicken Vegetable Soup (Caldo Tlalpeño)

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This dish, tortilla soup’s not so distant cousin, was supposedly created in the region of Jalisco, the Western state that also gave us mariachi music and tequila. It starts with the same simple stock of chicken and tomatoes, but amps up the flavor with the smoky punch of chipotle pepper. Continue reading →

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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Potato Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

In the amount of time that it took me to boil a pot of water and futz around with a marinara sauce, I had a dough that was pliant, smooth and gorgeous. A little effortless rolling and cutting resulted in photo-ready dumplings. And a quick trip into a jacuzzi of water yielded gnocchi that tasted of heaven. Where were the Franks grandmas so that I could kiss them on both cheeks and throw my hands up in the air? Continue reading →

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Gnocchi alla Romana with Italian Sausage, Cavolo Nero and Provolone

Gnocchi alla Romana with Italian Sausage, Cavolo Nero and Provolone

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Typically, these gnocchi are chilled, cut and then baked, but I like to brown them off in some olive oil first to keep them from getting too soft. I’ve also added sauteed cavolo nero (black kale or dinosaur kale), sausage and sharp provolone to bolster the flavor of the tender cakes. Goodness. Continue reading →

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Green Chile Bean Dip

Green Chile Bean Dip

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This tasty dip comprised of refried beans, green chiles and shredded cheese is too easy to be as good as it is. And yet, 9 times out of 10, if I’m at my parents house rummaging through their pantry for a bite of something, I’ll end up making this dip. Continue reading →

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Chile con Queso

Chile con Queso

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This recipe is my mom’s passed down to her from my grandmother. We used to have this dip around Christmas and New Year’s, devoured as quickly as we could while still hot. More than your typical melted cheese with peppers, the base of this sauce comes from smoky bacon. Continue reading →

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Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms

Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The beauty if this pasta is that to get it right, you keep your flavors delicate. True to the region (and diametrically opposed to most recipes for wild mushroom pasta), the mushrooms aren’t overshadowed by garlic or red pepper. Simply tagliatelle, mushrooms, wine and butter, with a little chicken stock to gloss the strands of pasta into a heavenly state. Continue reading →

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Rosemary Chicken Florentine

Rosemary Chicken Florentine Pasta

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

I ordered the Rosemary Chicken Florentine from Generous George’s for the first time on a whim. Those initial bites made me a convert – farfalle tossed with tender chicken, spinach, bacon, roasted red peppers in a rosemary cream sauce and served on a pizza crust. It was ridiculous. Preposterous. I was hooked. Continue reading →

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Sonoran Hot Dog

Sonoran Hot Dog

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

After moving out to the wild, wild west, it was only a matter of time until I discovered the joys of the infamous Sonoran dog – a bacon-wrapped link that is grilled and then topped with a bevy of condiments. We’re talking pinto beans, shredded cheese, tomatillo and jalapeno salsa, chopped tomato and diced onion to name a few. Continue reading →

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Breakfast Bacon, Egg and Cheese Quesadilla

Breakfast Quesadilla

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This quesadilla beats a traditional bacon, egg and cheese sandwich any day of the week, and the portable nature of pliant triangles of breakfasty goodness make this a prime contender for late-night, post-drinking binge food. Come to think of it, this quesadilla is the perfect reminder that breakfast is good at just about any hour of the day. Continue reading →

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Orecchiette with Arugula Pesto

Orecchiette with Arugula Pesto

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

When used as a replacement for basil in a quick pesto, you get to see arugula truly shine – just barely cooked by the hot pasta, it goes from bitter to complex and rounded in flavor. It’s miraculous and ever so sexy. Continue reading →

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Orzo Salad with Arugula and Mizithra Cheese

Orzo Salad with Arugula and Mizithra Cheese

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

In lieu of the traditional radiatore pasta or bowties for a potluck stunner, why not outstanding orzo? This particular combination features peppery arugula, sweet tomatoes and salty mizithra cheese all gussied up with a light vinaigrette. It looks sunnier than Miss America in the Sahara desert. Continue reading →

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Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)

Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Angela| 1 Comment

I keep things creamy with a bit of ricotta as well, but feel free to substitute other cheeses such as cottage cheese or even crumbly, salty mizithra. If you’re planning a party of sorts, consider making this tiropita with a spinach pie as an accompaniment and a greek salad to tie the whole thing together. It’s a whole lot of buttery goodness without any fuss. And we all know that fusses are way overrated. Continue reading →

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Spinach and Cheese Pie © Photo by Angela Gunder

Dionysi’s Spinach and Cheese Pie

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This one is a ramped down spanikopita that is enlivened by a plethora of cheeses – feta, ricotta, cottage and parmesan turn into a lovely filling for crisp and buttery sheets of phyllo dough. A delicious treat for even the spinach skeptics out there. Continue reading →

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Pasta with Camembert, Asparagus and Peas © Photo by Angela Gunder

Pasta with Camembert, Asparagus and Peas

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Have I ever led you astray? This is absolutely no exception – very limited work with glorious results, and the taste is a celebration of spring. Camembert kicks alfredo on its ass in a meltingly luscious sauce. Asparagus spears and tender peas enliven the dish as a call to green goodness. It’s so good, it’s stupid. Continue reading →

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Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Puffs)

Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Puffs)

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

I’ve had the most success with making the batter and baking these guys pretty much right when I have the craving to snack away. I’ve also had excellent success with a 24 mini-cup muffin tin – it allows a mess of pao de queijo to be baked all at once for aggressive snacking. And, as you know, aggressive snacking is what we were all born to do. Continue reading →

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Tortelli with Wild Boar and Nettles

Tortelli with Wild Boar and Stinging Nettles

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The nettles take a lovely home as the filling for meat tortelli – wild boar is simmered until perfectly tender and blended with mortadella, pancetta and cheese. Wrapped in homemade pasta and dressed with a light sauce of cream and peas, underneath the delicate flavors lies an air of mystery and danger. Continue reading →

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Pulled Boar Panini with Miner's Lettuce and Lemon Aioli

Pulled Boar Panini with Miner’s Lettuce and Lemon Aioli

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Although this dish is an appetizer, just know that if you serve this dish first, chances are very good that people will fill up on these suckers with reckless abandon without a thought of saving room for anything else. They are just. that. good. Continue reading →

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Enchiladas Suizas © Photo by Angela Gunder

Enchiladas Suizas (Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas)

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Incredibly, the dish originates from Swiss settlers in Mexico contributing swiss cheese to the traditional enchiladas verdes, or corn tortillas rolled and sauced with tomatillos. The dish now refers less to the use of swiss as the inclusion of a creamy sauce with white cheese. Continue reading →

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Broccoli Fritatta

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This recipe is uber-simple and works well hot or warm, so break it out for a breakfast, lunch or brunch option. It also holds up with other varieties of veggies, so feel free to raid your produce bin for other stars of the frittata. Continue reading →

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