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Cook’s Library: Top 10 Cooking Books- Authentic Mexican 20th Anniversary Ed: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico1 by Rick Bayless
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Monthly Archives: November 2009
A Super-Simple Anchovy-Garlic Dipping Sauce for Chicken Wings (and Other Things)
I recently was moved to make chicken and dumplings, I think by the onset of fall and the fact that my husband was sick. When I make homemade chicken stock, I usually use chicken wings, and this recipe also called … Continue reading
Sesame Noodles: A Great ‘Use-it-up’ Dish
I have just added Sesame Noodles to my roster of dishes that I turn to when I need to use up leftover vegetables. This light but tasty Asian-influenced pasta dish is perfect for lunch or a supper side. It tastes … Continue reading
Review: The Cookbooks of Sara Foster
Sara Foster is the owner of Foster’s Market, a couple of local gourmet markets and casual eateries best known for their breakfasts and sandwiches. So I was already familiar with her style of cooking when I bought her two cookbooks, … Continue reading
Use It or Lose It Day
I designate one day a week as “Use It or Lose It Day.” This is the day when I go through the fridge and methodically take care of all the leftovers, vegetables about to go bad, and other odds and … Continue reading
