December 2009

Apple Butter Sticky Buns

Apple Butter Sticky Buns

Eating in moderation, using local and organic ingredients wherever possible, is a motto I generally try to adhere to. However, I must admit that I consider the December holiday season to be a special time-out period. It seems almost obligatory to over-indulge, let the extra calories fall where they may, [...]

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Easy Mojo Marinated Pork Roast with Black Beans and Rice

Easy Mojo Marinated Pork Roast with Black Beans and Rice

The week before Christmas is a particularly hectic time for those of us who celebrate the holiday. Juggling the competing demands of work, holiday decorations, shopping for and wrapping gifts, parties, and perhaps also hosting house guests can leave us gasping. Under such circumstances, my motto is to keep mealtime [...]

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Basilcello and Crancello: Holiday Spirits Gift Ideas

Basilcello and Crancello:  Holiday Spirits Gift Ideas

Alcohol is a popular holiday gift, and my friends and family have been known to take a nip now and then. With that in mind, I read luculliandelights.com’s circa 2006 recipe for basilcello, an Italian basil-infused liqueur, with considerable interest. The drink sounded festive, unusual, and a perfect idea for [...]

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Ratatouille Pizza with Fennel and Pine Nuts

Ratatouille Pizza with Fennel and Pine Nuts

I’m a ratatouille fancier, particularly when my family’s vegetable garden is in high gear in the fall, winter, and spring months. But how to turn ratatouille into a proper vegetarian main course? Pizzas, tarts, and pasta dishes are my favored go-to methods. In this pizza recipe, I have, shall we [...]

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