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Making Sour Cream, Mascarpone, and Paneer

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

I’m still experimenting with making fresh dairy products, nothing difficult or aged, just something I can have fun with, while I’m making us better food than I can buy.  If you haven’t seen the previous posts on making cultured dairy products, I’m getting milk and cream at Mill-King. PrintSour Cream Total Time: 24 hours Yield:…

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Noodles with Pork and Peanuts

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

This is really cooking for one, with yummy leftovers.  I guess you could make less, but why? PrintNoodles with Pork and Peanuts Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 Ingredients1 lb pork, cut into thin strips Cornstarch Dry sherry 1 bundle soba (buckwheat noodles), cooked, drained, and drizzled with sesame oil 1/4 cup crushed peanuts…

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Artichoke Thistle

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

The nice thing about artichokes, cardoon (artichoke thistle), and arugula is they have few pests that bother them (few people too, but that’s another story).  Even though I’ve been battling deer, grasshoppers, and armadillos, Kathy reminded me that rabbits have caused havoc in her garden.  It might be surprising that there are none here, except…

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Sauteed Cauliflower

Posted on November 6, 2012August 4, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

I’m already thinking about the fall harvest, and I’m still planting!  Cauliflower is always a challenge for me because I don’t usually fix it as a stand alone vegetable.  However, this dish helps it shine on it’s own. PrintSauteed Cauliflower IngredientsHead of cauliflower, outer leaves removed Butter Salt and pepper Smoked paprikaInstructionsPlace whole head of…

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Sweet Potato Soup (Cooking for One)

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

This soup was a big hit, and you can really take it in a lot of different directions.  You’ll have leftovers, but you’ll want them. PrintSweet Potato Soup (Cooking for One) Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: Serves 2 Ingredients2 TBSP butter or extra virgin olive oil 2 slices bacon, cut in small pieces…

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