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A place for me to keep the recipes I've tried and that work. Along with my personal notes about each recipe. I'll also talk about my thoughts on food and cooking, ranting and or pondering as the occasion dictates or the mood moves.
Saturday, November 26, 2022
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Thursday, June 02, 2022
Friday, May 20, 2022
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Jim Lahey's No-Knead Artisan Bread
Apparently this is the guy who invented the no-knead method ? - this is inspired by the Clever Carrot
Thursday, January 06, 2022
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Cutlets with Chickpeas and Dried Fruit
from Mark Bittman
Makes: 4 servings
Time: 30 Minutes
It takes forever to make a tagine, but you can infuse all the same warm Moroccan flavors into this simple two-step sauté and get it done in a flash.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and pepper
2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas (one 15-ounce can)
1 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Several sprigs fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 200 degrees. Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 2 thin cutlets for each breast. Press down on each with the heel of your hand to flatten.
2. Combine 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spices all over the chicken.
3. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the cutlets to the skillet (you’ll need to work in batches). Cook the cutlets, rotating them occasionally and adjusting the heat so they sizzle but don’t burn, until the spices are nicely browned, 3 or 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until the chicken is cooked through, another 3 or 4 minutes.
4. As each piece is done, transfer it to the oven to keep warm; continue cooking the remaining cutlets, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
If you’re using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them. Chop 1 cup dried apricots.
5. When all the cutlets are cooked and warming in the oven, add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Add the chickpeas and apricots, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until warmed through, 3 or 4 minutes.
Strip the parsley leaves from several sprigs and chop.
6. When the chickpeas and apricots are warm, stir in most of the parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve with the chicken, garnished with the remaining parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Friday, January 29, 2021
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Pumpkin Mole
I'd like to combine this recipe with one or both of the other mole recipes that I have to create on grand mole recipe.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Julie's Chocolate sauce
Whisk 3/4 cup each sugar and water,
1/2 cup cocoa and a pinch of salt
bring to a boil
Then take it off the heat.
Done

