Creamy Polenta Soup with Chickpea Croutons

January 11, 2010
Polenta Soup

Call me polentone all you want. There’s nothing more soothing or nourishing in my pantry than a big bag of polenta. A mélange of bitter greens – chard, dandelions, Tuscan kale – homemade chicken stock and green garlic make this a thick and creamy bowl of comfort.

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Fast Food Slow: Filet-O-Fish Sandwich

January 5, 2010
Fried Fish Sandwich: filet-o-fish

My series finale: Pacific cod gets battered in local beer, topped with fresh cheese, tartar sauce and stuffed in a homemade brioche bun.

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Fast Food Slow: Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza

December 21, 2009
Stuffed Crust Pizza

A slow recipe for fast pizza: Stuff your crust with homemade mozzarella cheese and top with fresh tomato sauce.

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Fast Food Slow: Homemade Chicken Nuggets

December 14, 2009
Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Fast Food Slow: take the mystery out of chicken nuggets by making your own, starting with a whole, organic, local chicken.

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Big Mac: Make Your Own, Have a Party

December 8, 2009
Big Mac Recipe

A recipe for homemade Big Macs and special sauce, using local, organic ingredients.

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Roasted Vegetables with Pancetta and Balsamic Sauce

December 3, 2009
Roasted Vegetables

Quick tips for perfectly roasted vegetables, and a recipe for roasted vegetables with pancetta and a thick balsamic sauce.

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Oatmeal Maple Cookies with Cranberry Marshmallow Creme

November 28, 2009
homemade oatmeal creme pies

Soft and chewy homemade oatmeal maple cookies with a cranberry marshmallow creme filling made from fresh cranberries.

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Alton Brown Talks Turkey; Google Launches New Tasty Features

November 23, 2009
Alton Brown Turkey

Alton Brown shares tips for a succulent bird while Google’s Marissa Mayer talks about new iGoogle gadgets that make cooking a cinch.

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