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The Happy Clam Reprise

Emily — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:14:16 +0000

Have a wonderful Independence Day Weekend! Here are three recipes from a rerun of a July 2008 article to enjoy! I’ll be back next week with some fresh ideas for you!

Clams just might be the ocean’s perfect food. Simple, self-contained little animals that don’t put up too much of a fight. They’re luscious and salty, cheap by seafood standards and super versatile in the kitchen. Enter any restaurant with seafood on the menu, and

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Blackened Fish & Grilled Vegetable Salad

Emily — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:05:04 +0000

I hate to admit this to you, but I have a minor confession to make. I know I’ve spoken endlessly about cooking your own food and growing whatever you can. I know I’ve been all the way through culinary school and am a culinary instructor myself. I also know, that I am human and as I like the occasional bag of salty, crunchy junk food, I might also occasionally purchase a pre-made spice mix

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Asparagus, Greens & Fresh Herb Stir Fry

Emily — Sat, 08 May 2010 22:31:11 +0000

Nothing says more to me that, yes, spring is here, and no, it won’t be snowing again for a very long time, than the arrival of asparagus at the farmer’s markets. I hated asparagus as a kid. HATED! Much to the annoyance of my parents who started growing it in the backyard garden when I was very young. Happily I have grown out of my vitriol and each year, attempt to eat my weight in spears,

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From the Farmer’s Market to White Manna Burger

Emily — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:43:35 +0000

This morning began early. (Side note: I’ve been asked a lot recently what I’m planning to do. I’d like to figure out a work day that consistently begins and ends at the same time. This whole work late, work early thing is wearing me out!) Anyway, it began early, running around the apartment gathering my tools and heading up to Mamaroneck to cook at the indoor winter farmer’s market that is there each Saturday morning. I

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Cooking with Aphrodisiacs at Home

Emily — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:29:26 +0000

If you are feeling amorous this Valentine’s Day, consider an easy-to-prepare, romantic dinner for your lover, prepared at home for under $100. These are the recipes that I wrote for the Daily Connection and the cooking segment I shot will air on NBC in Washington D.C. at 3pm on Friday. Not in DC? That’s okay! I’ll post a link to the video as soon as it airs!

Fried Manchego Cheese Bites with Wildflower Honey Honey was believed to

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Wings for the Superbowl – No trip to a bar required!

Emily — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:56:54 +0000

My chef and good friend is a Saint’s fan and so therefore, I am a Saint’s fan. If you want to be even more adventurous, get some quail from your butcher and fry them whole, the same way outlined below. Its a totally primal eating experience and a great way to blow off some tension. No matter how bad your game gets, at least you aren’t that quail.

Step 1: Close all bedroom doors. If you have

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Mushroom, Kale and Winter Vegetable Stir Fry

Emily — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:00:38 +0000

From today’s winter market, a colorful blend of what’s in season. In January. In the northeast. This is crisp, clean and delicious. I might make the stir fry and put between a poached egg and an English muffin and call it brunch!

Mushroom, Kale and Winter Vegetable Stir Fry

Bacon and Brussel Sprout Hash

Emily — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:10:34 +0000

I made this today at the first of a few winter farmer’s markets. The brussel sprout dude sold out and I even had some converts and kids singing the praises of the sprout! I had a dude tell me he was going to cook a version of this for his vegetarian date. I think I talked him in to making a quiche for the nice lady. Hope it works out, Mister!

Bacon and Brussel Sprout Hash serves 4

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Tangy Sorghum Baked Beans

Emily — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:38:32 +0000

Have you been invited to a potluck holiday gathering? Here is a crowd pleaser. Can’t find sorghum? Just use dark molasses, honey or maple syrup instead. The final flavor will vary but will be equally delicious.

Tangy Sorghum Baked Beans

1 pound

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Hot Wings at Home

Emily — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:26:01 +0000

I’m not exactly what you would call a fan of football, but I do use its seasonal appearance and disruption of regular programming to cook (and eat) some themed food. Here is a step-by-step recipe for Buffalo-style hot wings. The only only photo missing is for step 1.

Step 1: Close all bedroom doors. If you have a door to your kitchen, close that too. Open any windows and turn on all fans in kitchen.

Step 2: Butcher

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