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Oven-baked Fries

When I made my Pork Au Jus, I was looking for something to eat with it.  It just so happened that I had a bag of potatoes, so I thought fries would be great.  Getting nice crispy fries from the oven can be difficult, but these fries come out great every time.

November 25, 2011November 30, 2011 Shannon3 Comments

Accidental Burger Rolls

In an effort to wedge in a post this week that is relevant to Thanksgiving, I thought it would be cool to make some dinner rolls.  I recently purchased a bunch of awesome bread books, so I took the opportunity to use a dinner roll recipe from one of them.

November 22, 2011November 30, 2011 Shannon2 Comments

Roasted Garlic Bread

I sure hope that you like garlic, because this recipe is going to give it to you.  Everyone has had or heard of roasted garlic, but not everyone has actually made it.  Well, I’m going to show you how to do it and then we’re going to attack some bread with it.  Warning: Gratuitous use… Read More Roasted Garlic Bread

November 19, 2011November 30, 2011 Shannon2 Comments

A Belated Happy Homemade Bread Day!

Ok, I missed it.  But to make up for it, here’s a recipe for a basic white bread.  This recipe is a great everyday bread recipe.  The recipe is not mine, it’s the recipe of S. John Ross, someone who really knows what they’re doing and bakes bread regularly.  If you’re interested in a very… Read More A Belated Happy Homemade Bread Day!

November 18, 2011November 30, 2011 ShannonLeave a comment

Whip Up Some Lasagna

I’ve covered making fresh pasta and marinara sauce, and lasagna is a great example of pairing them together.  Pasta for lasagna is probably the easiest to make since you just slice the dough into long sheets or squares.  Marinara sauce marries with cheese to make the glue that holds lasagna together.  There are many different… Read More Whip Up Some Lasagna

November 17, 2011November 30, 2011 ShannonLeave a comment

Your Own Marinara Sauce

You may not like this recipe. What did he say?  Is he crazy?  Well, maybe a bit.  Let me explain.

November 16, 2011November 30, 2011 ShannonLeave a comment

From Scratch: Fresh Pasta

Like many foods, a lot of people think that making pasta is beyond their capabilities. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Certainly there is some effort involved, but it’s nothing that you can’t handle!

November 15, 2011November 30, 2011 ShannonLeave a comment

Simple Guacamole

How can you eat quesadillas all week and not have guacamole?  This recipe is super simple and quick to make.

November 11, 2011November 30, 2011 ShannonLeave a comment

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