Archive for the ‘Umami’ Category

Lasagne of Emilia-Romagna: March Daring Bakers

Aren’t we lucky? Mmmmm. Lasagne for a Daring Bakers Challenge?? Um, thank you!! I’ve made lasagne, I’ve even made pasta before but, as all of the Daring Bakers challenges, I try to follow the recipe given. …And  I did, until I got to the ragu. The veal and pork is out in this...
March 29th, 2009 | Savory, Umami | Read More

Figuring Out What To Eat

It’s not like finding something to eat has ever been a problem before. However, I’m finding it out now, more than ever since starting the Detox of ‘09 that it’s just far too easy just to reach for a bag of pasta or a potato when setting in on the evening rush to the dinner table. In...
January 12th, 2009 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

Pizza! October Daring Bakers

One can never tire of pizza. As weekly addicts, Thursday is our pizza night. For at least the past few years we have yet to miss a day. We’ve ordered in and done the store bought frozen but we’ve always ended up returning to my own dough. Not only is making your own just better, it’s...
October 29th, 2008 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

Lavash Crackers

So, here we are already in (the end of) September! After baking our hearts (and butts out of our bathing suits), the Daring Baker cake reign has ended with something not only vegan, gluten-free but super low fat as well!! Perfect, because I can let you know what else I’ve been making –...
September 27th, 2008 | Photography, Salty, Savory, Umami | Read More

Forbidden.

I never would have thought that summer BBQ’s would match up so well with Asian inspired salads. I’ve tested this recipe a few times now at a few outdoor gatherings and I have to tell you, it held up pretty well beside the best of potato salads. I’ve had this rice in my pantry collection...
June 17th, 2008 | Photography, Salty, Savory, Sour, Sweet, Umami | Read More

Like Peas & Carrots

These friendly, sweet vegetables just go together. Fresh with a splash of Asian inspired dressing, it’s crisp and sooths the summer heat I’m guessing these would go great with these Scallion Pancakes and just about anything grilled. Give it a try. ASIAN PEA & CARROT SALAD 1/2 Lb Snow...
June 8th, 2008 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

Baby Spinach Greens With Grilled Pears and Caramalized Onion Dressing

Of course this time of year just about any spring greens from the market will be great, but baby spinach is something I always have on hand. Where it’s not exactly your throw it together tossed salad, the onions are pretty much low maintenance to caramelize and this dressing is worth the wait. CARAMELIZED...
June 1st, 2008 | Savory, Sweet, Umami | Read More

HHDH: It’s Cheeseless Pizza

Who doesn’t like pizza? I am yet to meet a single soul who would turn down a slice…. Except when it was going to be me with the notion of no cheese. I was always of the mindset that pizza had but one basic construction – a crust (perfect blend of thin and chewy ), sauce (very important)...
January 26th, 2008 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

Rosemary Walnut Kalamata Olive Miniature Madeleines

After a few email and requests to bake another batch, I wanted to jot down this easy recipe for a super savoury quick bread. I’d served these up with the Creamless Potato Leek Soup a little while back but I’m sure that they’d also be great as a muffin with a salad. The flavour combination...
January 20th, 2008 | Savory, Umami | Read More

Surpisingly Easy Hors D’oeuvres That Don’t Involve Opening a Chip Bag.

I don’t know about you, but I typically go one of two ways when I’m on hors D’oeuvres duty; Chips and dip or stress with what will impress. I like entertaining and I quite like the reputation that guests don’t need to eat before a gathering at my place. Lately I’ve found...
December 20th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More