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Murgh Zafrani (Saffron Chicken)
This is a dish that will convert even your most curry-hating friends to Indian food lovers.
Savory Pumpkin Waffles
When life gives you pumpkins, make waffles!
Dog Chow Chow Calculator
Wondering how much and what for homemade dog food?
Gramala Instant Pot Dolmades
If there ever was a dish that exemplified the motto of Butternutplace— “Stay Briny”—it would have to be dolmades!
Garlic Scape Pesto
No clever headlines here, just aromatic and peppery garlic scapes made into a savory pesto.
Focaccia Whimsy
I might just have to make another one!
The Weekly Eater: Quick and Creative ideas for your Cheffy Self
Ideas for adventurous eating.
Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs
A bit spotty–but satisfactory–the natural dyes I tried this year were fun, even if a bit mauve-y and 1980ish.
Cho Lon’s Lemongrass Chili Chicken
Rediscovering My Vietnam (Stories and Recipes) cookbook by Luke Nguyen. Yummy.
Going to the Dogs
My hypothesis: one can feed pets high quality homemade food, superior to most commercially produced food, for the same price or less.
Giant Lemon Rosemary Grilled Trout
Cooking and eating a giant trout!
Chirashi Sushi
Chirashi sushi might be called the lazy chef’s sushi.
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