tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67468379519137414132024-03-07T22:18:25.422-05:00say it with sea saltsadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885880185652174364noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746837951913741413.post-68960142776196196382011-01-20T22:17:00.000-05:002011-01-20T22:17:19.699-05:00My New Favorite SandwichMy sister and I rode the train home with sadness and hunger, knowing we have an empty fridge and 15 minutes to run through the grocery store! We did it! We bought a loaf of Italian bread, eggs, "turkey" slices, mixed greens, cheddar and avocado. These are simple but amazing ingredients. I'm a firm believer in good food making you happy and further, I believe in good sandwiches making life better.<br />
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I have no instructions, layer as you please and add salt & pepper as you like. Most important.. enjoy!<br />
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The following are various things I've made in the past few months.<br />
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Heirloom Tomatoes and Spaghetti<br />
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Spaghetti. Do I really need to explain that part? The tomatoes, I heated the pan with some butter, added saffron, fresh cilantro and chopped up mini heirloom tomatoes. Once the tomatoes began to loosen, I removed them from the pan and topped the spaghetti.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">This is a breakfast-snack that I made one morning while my cousin was visiting. Breakfast-snack is what you eat when you are going to brunch later and can't fill yourself up and need something to satisfy your hunger!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Don't be fooled, I definitely added more banana chips.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Remember the frittata that came about from guilty abandon? This is a similar story. Look at these bananas... I don't remember what recipe I used. I found one, I used it. They weren't awesome, but they were great with tea!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My make-shift Iranian meal. Rice with tadeeg, salad, marinated "chicken" and yogurt.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Could the lazy monster bite me a few more times? I'm not rotating this photo. Salad and lavash with fresh herbs and feta slices, the freshest appetizer!</div><br />
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</div><div>This was such a treat to make! I know I overcooked it, but it still tasted great and looks so beautiful.</div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Make these again? YES!<br />
</div>sadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885880185652174364noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746837951913741413.post-67432491652774242592009-11-29T18:11:00.002-05:002009-11-29T18:15:52.155-05:00Turnip & Leek SoupIn flavor and more importantly (to me) the appearance of leeks can transform whatever you include them in. I personally associate leeks to their usual partner in soup, potatoes! I would like to attempt making this sometime soon, hmmm. However, I didn't have any potatoes and was more in the mood for a simple, less processed soup.<br />
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I threw all the ingredients together and think it turned out well. I would use less lemon salt next time.<br />
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1/2 tsp olive oil<br />
1 medium clove of garlic, finely chopped<br />
1 carton <a href="http://www.imaginefoods.com/content/organic-no-chicken-broth">No-Chicken Broth</a><br />
1 turnip <br />
5 button mushrooms<br />
2 leeks<br />
1 cup whole wheat pasta<br />
1 pinch lemon salt<br />
1 smidge turmeric (for color)<br />
black pepper (to your liking)<br />
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1. Brown garlic, add broth and salt.<br />
2. Add turnips, let them cook for about 5 minutes before adding the leeks.<br />
3. Add pasta, in a separate pan quickly sauté a handful of leeks and mushrooms.<br />
4. Combine all ingredients, serve when pasta is done.<br />
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</div>sadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885880185652174364noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746837951913741413.post-27829499570812567172009-11-13T19:54:00.000-05:002009-11-13T19:54:21.769-05:00Potato SaladQuick! Easy! Delicious! My sister purchased these little little potatoes and had been putting off using them. Such cuties shouldn't be used for mashed potatoes anything like it that takes the appeal of their size. Being hungry and not in the mood for scraping together random findings in the refrigerator, I decided (even though my sister is out of town this weekend - SORRY!) to make a potato salad.<br />
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At my family's Thanksgiving and Christmas, one of my aunt's makes her famous potato salad. I've certainly felt the rush of the holiday season these past few days. While my seasonings are different than my aunt's, I still thought of her while making it. Can't wait for hers!<br />
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I came up with the seasoning on my own and will admit it turned out better than expected.<br />
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These are all approximate measurements.<br />
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1 lb little potatoes<br />
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (mine was slightly heaping - it's so good!)<br />
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil<br />
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (the one my sister has is really sweet)<br />
1 big clove of garlic, finely chopped<br />
2 big leaves of fresh basil, finely chopped<br />
1/4 tsp sea salt (heaping - again!)<br />
1/4 tsp black pepper<br />
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1. Boil the potatoes.<br />
2. Combine seasonings.<br />
3. Slice potatoes in half.<br />
4. Mix together, be sure to evenly coat potatoes.<br />
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</div>sadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885880185652174364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746837951913741413.post-78030257992473215202009-11-11T19:09:00.000-05:002009-11-11T19:09:33.793-05:00Vanilla Cupcakes & Vanilla FrostingI've recently relocated to Brooklyn, NY and wanted my first post here to be something basic but still fun. What is more fun than cupcakes? What is more basic than vanilla? I didn't feel like running to the store (a block away!) and wanted to make something with what I had at home. <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/yellow-cupcakes?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/easiest-cupcakes#slide_3">This</a> is what I found, I've never cooked anything by Martha Stewart before and figured I can rely on her taste in cake. The woman does have her own show, line of home products, and a criminal record, she knows a thing or two, right? Maybe its the fact that I was so lazy to go buy milk and white sugar and replaced the two with half & half and brown sugar, but these cupcakes weren't quite what I was looking for. Then again, when you're as picky as I am and know exactly what it is you do and don't like, being too lazy to get the right ingredients is foolishness and most likely isn't going to yield the desired results! <br />
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They were fun to make and a bit nerve wracking to monitor with two curious cats sauntering about. My sister was helpful in keeping them away and reading the recipe to me, as there is no space for my laptop in this apartment kitchen. I'm sure I'll adjust soon enough, there is much more to come.<br />
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Alas, I give you the pictures!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The day I don't make a mess with confectioners' sugar, I will dedicate a post to just that.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These were originally cooling in another room, had they been out in the kitchen, the cats would have found their own way of decorating.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My orange "cat" is really special. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't usually decorate with gel, but the blue is so cute. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chomp!<br />
</div>sadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885880185652174364noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746837951913741413.post-12762053045914803672009-10-24T20:32:00.001-04:002009-10-26T09:02:01.858-04:00Rootbeer Float Cupcakes<div style="text-align: left;">A new cupcake buddy sent me <a href="http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2007/02/24/float-away/">this recipe</a>. I was skeptical at first but decided to try it out. I think that sometimes people get too crazy trying out different kinds of cupcakes. While surfing around the internet I found cupcake versions of desserts and what a disappointment! Majority of what made me willing to try and then enjoy this cupcake is that it is all about the flavors. This was not an attempt to make a rootbeer float in a foil cup! Another thing, the recipe makes a perfect dozen.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Putting together the ingredients was easy and took very little time, always a good thing.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Their color was the same as the batter when I took them out of the oven.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know how much chocolate I used!<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I broke a chunk from this GIANT block of dark chocolate.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was my favorite part, as you can see I got carried away with these last few.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, but disaster struck! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm advertising again, but this really is the best rootbeer! <br />
</div>sadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885880185652174364noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746837951913741413.post-67452879056418058252009-10-20T09:41:00.000-04:002009-10-20T09:41:34.561-04:00Cinnamon Vanilla Cupcakes & Spicy Chocolate Frosting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I've been meaning to do a test run of this recipe for quite some time, last night was the night! I'm pleased with how they turned out and definitely will be making them again. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I would like to think of myself as a fairly resourceful person, last night reminded me why I can't say that I always am. I've gotten into a bad habit, and having parents that like to eat what I make has enabled me. Rather than do some kitchen research by myself (actually look the night before to see what ingredients I have at home), I call home with a list of ingredients asking my mother to check what we have in stock, while I saunter through the grocery store. More than any other ingredient, this always ends with an abundance of powdered sugar (she can never seem to find it). Is this really a problem? No! I love making cupcakes, and cupcakes need icing, and icing needs powdered sugar.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The recipe I used is from <a href="http://cupcakerehab.com/2008/09/cinnamon-vanilla-cupcakes-with-mexican-hot-chocolate-buttercream/">Cupcake Rehab</a>, with some alterations. I don't like super sweet icing, and decided to use only 3 cups of sugar which kept my icing darker. I think I'd like to try this flavor for a different frosting recipe, I'm not a fan of buttercream.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I took pictures along the way and next time will be more careful with cocoa powder (disaster zone!), I think I got some on my camera.<br />
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</div>sadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885880185652174364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746837951913741413.post-66515236045084134282009-10-18T20:27:00.000-04:002009-10-18T22:52:33.533-04:00Tomato Soup & Crostini<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/Stuzk27Wu6I/AAAAAAAAABU/LvWDNlQlqPY/s1600-h/IMG_7424.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/Stuzk27Wu6I/AAAAAAAAABU/LvWDNlQlqPY/s320/IMG_7424.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394102424507431842" border="0" /></a><br />I begin this blog with my favorite soup! I'm not big on canned soups, but an old roommate introduced me to this and I'm forever grateful. As a Mad Men fan, I feel conscious of advertising in my blog, but I assure you, I have no attachments to Muir Glen. I haven't tried any of their other soups, does that negate it being my "favorite?" The flavor aside, its great because all you need to do is heat it up and you're good to go! Another great thing, the chunks of tomato.<br /><br />It has been raining for days and a warm soup was just what I needed. I used another favorite of mine, Health Nut bread to make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">crostini</span>. I prepared enough to share with my father, having already eaten, he gobbled up the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">crostini</span> and passed on the soup. This took a total of 15 minutes to prepare (it might take less time if you shred the cheese rather than cut obsessively thin slices).<br /><br />Prep:<br /><br />Pour and heat in a sauce pan. Be sure to constantly stir as it starts to boil to avoid burning.<br /><br />Slice the bread to desired size and rub with olive oil. Layer the cheese and sprinkle with black pepper and sea salt.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzJXGWGmI/AAAAAAAAAAk/_vwYQt9YXAI/s1600-h/IMG_7404.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzJXGWGmI/AAAAAAAAAAk/_vwYQt9YXAI/s320/IMG_7404.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394101952107125346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzKkboRtI/AAAAAAAAAA8/7_I47frMjPc/s1600-h/IMG_7410.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzKkboRtI/AAAAAAAAAA8/7_I47frMjPc/s320/IMG_7410.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394101972865926866" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm hungry! Make yourself, soup!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzKcQB57I/AAAAAAAAAA0/U0LQdrEbhwc/s1600-h/IMG_7409.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzKcQB57I/AAAAAAAAAA0/U0LQdrEbhwc/s320/IMG_7409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394101970669791154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzJoCBLvI/AAAAAAAAAAs/bk8p_d3w6LE/s1600-h/IMG_7408.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzJoCBLvI/AAAAAAAAAAs/bk8p_d3w6LE/s320/IMG_7408.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394101956652379890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I was so proud of myself for recycling foil ..<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzkiShltI/AAAAAAAAABM/JcR227OqPgM/s1600-h/IMG_7421.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzkiShltI/AAAAAAAAABM/JcR227OqPgM/s320/IMG_7421.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394102418967467730" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pride will get you, I had a semi-disaster getting this out of the oven. The flimsy foil (that was not on a tray) ripped and one slice belly flopped to the oven floor.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzLCoqoNI/AAAAAAAAABE/JZgEmzOls80/s1600-h/IMG_7414.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzLCoqoNI/AAAAAAAAABE/JZgEmzOls80/s320/IMG_7414.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394101980973670610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Mmmm</span> hot soup for these absurdly cold days.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzlV8bTkI/AAAAAAAAABc/EsUGGJKM-Xg/s1600-h/IMG_7426.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wv8CYH_QQbo/StuzlV8bTkI/AAAAAAAAABc/EsUGGJKM-Xg/s320/IMG_7426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394102432833424962" border="0" /></a><br />This meal was inspired by and is dedicated to my dear friend <a href="http://1tsplove.blogspot.com/2008/04/soups-with-sadiqeh.html">Sara</a>.sadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885880185652174364noreply@blogger.com1