potatoes

Pommes Chef Anne

October 6, 2009
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At one point I used to Tivo half of the Food Network’s programming but now I have it down to just a few. The celebrity chefs I still enjoy watching include Ina Garten, Ellie Krieger, and Anne Burrell. I especially love how exuberant Anne is about food. She exclaims and makes sweeping gestures all while […]

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A Tantrum Free Omelet

August 6, 2008

Embarrassingly enough I can’t make an omelet. So I just don’t. I’m happy to whip up elaborate scrambles or even a quiche, but if I have to flip eggs in a pan it’s just not going to end very prettily. I know my limitations. Fortunately, my luxurious Hamptons-residing role model, Ina Garten, has introduced me […]

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Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

May 18, 2007

My original intention for the ham steak I purchased on a whim from Trader Joes was to make the Barefoot Contessa’s Parker’s Split Pea Soup, but as it’s bordered on 80 plus degrees in our top floor apartment for the last 10 days (when I didn’t break down and turn on the central air) I […]

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Why Cook Aloo Gobi, When You Can Bend It Like Beckham?

May 6, 2007

While searching online for a recipe to make one of my favorite Indian dishes, Aloo Gobi, I discovered that there is an adorable segment on the DVD extras of the movie “Bend it Like Beckham” where the director of the film (with help from her mother and auntie) demonstrates how to prepare this popular meal. […]

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Baked Latkes

December 19, 2006

In honor of Hanukkah I made Potato Latkes for dinner.  My mom cooked these when I was growing up, but her version was fried and unfortunately I spent the weekend eating brie and bon bons so I was extremely excited to find a recipe online for a slightly more healthy version of this childhood favorite.   […]

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