Sunday, July 22, 2007

Linguine with Clam Sauce

cooking light recipe, threw in some fresh tomatoes & basil for flavor & color.



clams in the pan
Originally uploaded by chocolate hiccups

Friday, May 11, 2007

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Smoked Salmon Salad Nicoise

skipped the potatoes and green beans, added avocado and extra tomatoes. nice tangy dressing. satisfying without making me feel overstuffed.

Saturday, April 28, 2007

Braised Chicken with Green Garlic

browned the chicken, then deglazed the pan with green garlic, made it into a paste, then put it all back together with chicken broth & white wine to simmer. served over brown rice with black barley and radish seeds.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Fava Bean Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella & Prosciutto

great combo of flavors and textures plus lots of spring vegetables packed in

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy

soy sauce, chicken broth, dry vermouth, cashews, bok choy, chicken. Food & Wine magazine.

Monday, March 19, 2007

Salt & Pepper Prawns - underexposed

prawns with five-spice powder served over cabbage, red bell pepper, & rice noodles with soy sauce, sesame sauce, & lime juice.

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Penne with Pancetta, Spinach, & Buttery Crumb Topping

nothing like a bunch of cheesy pasta with a touch of prosciutto (not pancetta) and lots of healthy spinach

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Lentil Stew with Ham & Greens




lentil soup with carrots, tomatoes, chard, onions, garlic, ham, and potatoes

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Lemon-Scented Blueberry Cupcakes

pretty tasty but more muffin-like than cupcakey. had fun with the decorating.

Monday, January 29, 2007

Chipotle Macaroni & cheese

three kinds of cheese, elbow macaroni, bell peppers, chiles canned in adobo sauce, and spicy canned tomatoes. yumminess.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup with Cranberry Relish


pretty le creuset
Originally uploaded by chocolate hiccups.



Sweet potato, onion, and carrots roasted and then blended together with a cranberry-orange-shallot relish.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Baked Smoked Cheese Pasta

tasty cheesy flavor without being overwhelming