Monthly Archives: November 2010

Turkey Pot Pie

Posted on November 30, 2010 by carey

Do you still have some Thanksgiving leftovers hanging around? Are you growing a little tired of turkey sandwiches? Please say yes. And then please, make this. This year’s holiday was quite a success, if I do say so myself. It … Continue reading →

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All-Butter Pie Crust and Blind Baking

Posted on November 28, 2010 by carey

I’ll be honest with you, this is only the second pie crust I’ve ever made. I have, however, made a lot of pies. A lot. I dated this guy. He was a workout nut. And a pumpkin pie fiend. (I … Continue reading →

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Homemade Butter

Posted on November 20, 2010 by carey

That’s right. That delicious stuff you’re buying in the store, those tasty blocks that come wrapped in paper and packaged four-at-a-time in little 1-lb boxes—you can make that. Not only is homemade butter so much yummier than the store-bought kind, … Continue reading →

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Banana Chocolate-Chunk Muffins

Posted on November 15, 2010 by carey

When I set out to make these muffins, I was prepared to: Tediously chop up chocolate Smash bananas into mushy oblivion Eat every speck of stray crumb topping left behind on the muffin tin Chow down on some delicious muffins … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Alfredo

Posted on November 10, 2010 by carey

For the record, I love butter. Love it. So for me to replace it with something else—especially something healthy—the end result has to be delicious. And this certainly is. Last fall, I was going crazy for roasted butternut squash. Then … Continue reading →

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Beet & Chèvre Ravioli

Posted on November 7, 2010 by carey

Up until two years ago, I’d never tried a beet. My family wasn’t big on root vegetables, so I wasn’t forced to eat them when I was young. I avoided them when I was older because I imagined they tasted … Continue reading →

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Basic Egg Pasta Dough

Posted on November 7, 2010 by carey

When I learned how easy it was to make fresh pasta dough, I couldn’t believe it. Just mix together some flour and eggs, and knead for a bit? Yeah, I think I can handle that. So, what can you do … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Molasses Cookies

Posted on November 3, 2010 by carey

I am really trying to cram in all of the pumpkin recipes I possibly can! I’ve seen it used in entrees like pasta or pizza, but I just can’t seem to get past the baked goods. There’s still time though. … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Posted on November 3, 2010 by carey

I spent the past week house sitting for my parents in rural, upstate New York. Which means I went through several bottles of wine, struggled to keep my sanity while waiting for pages to load on a dial-up internet connection, … Continue reading →

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