Monthly Archives: November 2009

Artichoke and Chestnut Pate – The Thanksgiving Challenge

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Evan

Tweet To review. A few weeks back, I posted a challenge to anyone who wanted to send in a recipe or ingredient for me to make. My mom, posted this: Ok, Evan, here’s your challenge. Sometime around 1978-1981, a recipe … finish reading Artichoke and Chestnut Pate – The Thanksgiving Challenge

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Turkey Day — Pictures and Recipes

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Evan

Tweet Here are some of the pictures and recipes from this year’s Turkey Day. Some of these things were made the day before, as well as completed or assembled today from things made yesterday. Some items from yesterday’s blog post … finish reading Turkey Day — Pictures and Recipes

Posted in appetizer, apples, chocolate, dessert, main course | 3 Comments

2009 Turkey Day Menu

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Evan

Tweet With all the ingredients purchased on Monday, and the majority of prep taking place today, the menu is set. Pictures will follow in the next blog, along with recipes and additional information on the whole meal. There may be … finish reading 2009 Turkey Day Menu

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Quick Veggie Stirfry (with Chicken) with rice noodles

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Evan

Tweet The day or two before you know you have to go grocery shopping are sometimes the most creative cooked meals. Or, its just an attempt to use everything you have left and somehow fit it together. Last night I … finish reading Quick Veggie Stirfry (with Chicken) with rice noodles

Posted in Asian, broccoli, chicken, main course, noodles, sriracha | 2 Comments

Conchiglie with Brussels sprouts,shitake mushroom white wine sauce

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Evan

Tweet As you’ll see, I love Brussels Sprouts. There was a time when I wouldn’t even go near one, let alone eat it though. Looking back, I can remember the exact instance where I tried and subsequently changed my opinion … finish reading Conchiglie with Brussels sprouts,shitake mushroom white wine sauce

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Open-face Buffalo Burger Sandwich

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Evan

Tweet As you can see below, I made a nice little meal of butternut squash gnocchi, and as you may have guessed, being a vegetarian meal and remake, it went to my fiancée. Don’t worry, I stole a few bites. … finish reading Open-face Buffalo Burger Sandwich

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Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sage and Butter Sauce and Sheep Feta

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Evan

Tweet Last night, I attempted to make a version of this recipe from the How Sweet It Is blog, but due to my own failings the gnocchi were not up to my standards. Because of that, I decided not to … finish reading Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sage and Butter Sauce and Sheep Feta

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