Posted on March 30th, 2010 by admin
When I was on my internship in culinary school, I helped cook breakfast for the guests of the inn where I worked each morning. I got pretty good at making frittatas, egg tarts, quiche, and other egg based entrees. Eggs are so versatile, and that’s why I love turning to them when I have leftovers. [...]
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Posted on November 20th, 2009 by theapartmentkitchen
The most beautiful carrots I have ever seen were part of my score from my last farmer’s market trip of the season. They were wonderful – a bit on the small side, since it has been getting bitterly cold already, but so flavorful it reminds you what carrots are supposed to taste like. Sweet and [...]
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Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by theapartmentkitchen
I had been craving avocados. They’re so versatile, but I always find this simple salad really lets them shine. You can add other ingredients if you like: roasted chiles, black beans, queso fresco, and so on. I don’t have ingredient amounts for the arepas – just add water until the mixture forms a dough. Top [...]
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Posted on October 15th, 2009 by theapartmentkitchen
To me, a good salad is all about the greens. When we scored some amazing baby arugula at the farmer’s market this week, there was no doubt we were going to do a simple, classic salad that amplified the arugula’s natural, peppery flavor. The same salad would be delicious with other components, but I love [...]
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Posted on October 1st, 2009 by theapartmentkitchen
This was one of the most delicious dinners I’ve had recently, and definitely the most satisfying salad in ages. Freshness from spinach, earthiness and meatyness from mushrooms, richness from bacon, and sweetness from the figs. It’s just a few simple ingredients, three simple steps, and…what’s that? I had you at bacon? Well, on to the [...]
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