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Mascarpone and Herb Stuffed Roast Chicken

March 6, 2008
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I’m not usually one to use mascarpone in savoury dishes. Not for any reason in particular, actually….I think it’s that I just tend to use other cheeses more ‘naturally’…..combined with the fact that I usually buy mascarpone only when I’m intending to use it right away (and most likely in tiramisu) so it’s not something […]

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Potato-Bacon Tart

January 27, 2008
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Since I knew next-to-nothing about Dutch Cuisine, my neighbors graciously allowed me to borrow the one cookbook they have on the topic that is written in both Dutch and English: Dutch Cuisine by Helene Matze. As far as the recipes go….not too many of them were things I would be tempted to make. Lots of […]

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Kale with “Rookworst”

January 22, 2008
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My wonderful Dutch neighbors had me to dinner and served me this traditional Dutch dish. Basically mashed potatoes with kale, served with sliced sausage on the side…it really ends up being more than such a description would imply.

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The Mac-n-Cheese Off

January 5, 2007
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I haven’t even had the chance to go back and finish all the “draft” and “outlined” posts from December yet, but I simply *had* to be a part of the “Only Annual Mac-n-Cheese Off” hosted by the fabulous Kevin over at Seriously Good.

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Christmas Divided by Seahorses Equals Flamingoes

November 8, 2006
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These are the kind of high-brow thoughts this dish inspire!

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