Monthly Archives: May 2011

Apricot-Dried Cherry Scones with Stoneground Cornmeal

Posted on May 27, 2011 by cuocaciccia

“I looooove stonefruit!” my four and a half-year old son exclaimed in his emphatic and low, but very loud exuberant voice. My mother-in-law took my kids grocery shopping and he chose some apricots. I could not actually believe it when I … Continue reading →

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Wedding Biscotti: Chai Spiced Biscotti with Oats, Toasted Nuts, Raisins, and White Chocolate

Posted on May 19, 2011 by cuocaciccia

In under two months, my sister will be getting married to a wonderful man. While I am not sure that either of them would agree to being called foodies (simply because the title is so cloying), they both relish exceptionally … Continue reading →

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Chipotle Egg Tacos with Israeli Feta and Sautéed Greens

Posted on May 17, 2011 by cuocaciccia

I love breakfast. If you haven’t been able to tell from my site, we have such a large repertoire of breakfasts over here that my kids think Cheerios are just snack food and Rice Krispies are for putting in cookies. … Continue reading →

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Stone-ground Cornmeal Cookies with Pine nuts

Posted on May 12, 2011 by cuocaciccia

Imagine a shortbread-like cookie, enriched with egg yolks and the popcorn-like flavor and odor of toasted pine nuts, except instead of using all wheat flour, it features a mixed-corn, stone-ground cornmeal. This cookie knocks your socks off with its playful, … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal and multigrain flour popover

Posted on May 10, 2011 by cuocaciccia

My right hand man has been working long days lately, as in days that stretch into the next day. In addition to just missing his company in the evenings, I dread attacking the day’s dishes in our kitchen sink alone. … Continue reading →

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Meringues with Chantilly Cream, Toasted Nuts, and Shaved Chocolate

Posted on May 7, 2011 by cuocaciccia

Several years ago my husband (then boyfriend) and I crossed the Italian-French border with my Piemontese relatives for lunch in the town of Menton. We each had an incredible salade composée, but what stood out in relief was the desserts. … Continue reading →

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Inept-but-Earnest-Cook Night: Seven Vegetable Moroccan Couscous in Fifteen Minutes

Posted on May 5, 2011 by cuocaciccia

As I mentioned the other day, some variation of this couscous is my go-to dinner when I want to go from no plan to homemade dinner on the table in 15 minutes. This is installation three of “Guy’s Turn” or … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Cardamom-Cinnamon Apple Cake

Posted on May 3, 2011 by cuocaciccia

Last night we had a Moroccan couscous and this apple cake. Both recipes are deceptively easy–ones that I make when it is 6pm and I am still not sure what I will make for dinner. For those of you despairing … Continue reading →

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Radish Cilantro Salad with Toasted Pepitas, Feta, and Meyer Cream

Posted on May 1, 2011 by cuocaciccia

I love spring vegetables. When we got this last week’s Mystery Box from Mariquita Farm, my kids and I were chomping on the baby carrots on the way home like they were candy. I always peek into the bountiful bag … Continue reading →

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