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Vegetable Frittata, Homemade Pop-Tarts and Buttermilk Biscuits (Or how to have a kick-ass brunch)

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January 3, 2011


 

We love brunch as much as anyone, but sometimes the hassle of waiting for a table at a good restaurant makes the whole experience feel more like a punishment than a treat, especially when you're hung over and craving a cup of coffee like, ten minutes ago.  Which is why we like do it up at the home-front every once in a while.

 

You don't need to spend much money to put together a fantastic brunch menu. And you don't have to rely on Aunt Jemima either, although we won't hate on getting inspiration from Kellogg's. A couple of Sundays ago we put together a killer menu: YAH's favorite buttermilk biscuits and honey butter, a vegetable frittata, and home made pop-tarts. 

 

 

YAH's Veggie Frittata

serves 6

 

8 eggs

1 onion

1 bag of spinach

1 bunch cherry tomatoes

crumbled goat cheese

dash of balsamic vinegar


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Posted in FOOD on January 3, 2011 10:59am by Jena Steinbach | 8 comments



Spaghetti and Mini Meatballs

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November 19, 2010


 

 

This meal was so simple and so delicious and so cheap and resulted in such great glamour shots that we felt obligated to share it will all of you.  I'll make this brief.

 

What  you'll need: 

For the Meat

Salt

Pepper

Olive Oil

Pecorino

Breadcrumbs 

Ground pork and beef

 

For Mario Batali's Basic Tomato Sauce:

1/4 cup olive oil

1 Spanish onion diced

4 garlic cloves peeled and thinly sliced

3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tbsp dried)

2 (28 oz) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes (Batali says whole but crushed is way better, have faith, and only use San Marzano)

1/2 medium carrot finely grated

salt

basil, for garnish 

 

Spaghetti

 

What to do for the meatballs:


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Posted in FOOD on November 19, 2010 4:17pm by Jena Steinbach | 10 comments



Fireworks & cake: Red, White & Blue Dessert

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June 29, 2010


 

 

It's almost the fourth of July, and I don't know about you, but I'll take any excuse to have dessert.  What started out as inspiration to make a trifle turned into a variation on strawberry shortcake.    All it took was a little liquor and some blueberries and this little guy was party ready.

 

 

Macerated berries served with homemade spiked whipped cream over a miniature angel's food cake is nothing to joke about.  It was so rich I could barely finish my cake (barely, being key.)

 


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Posted in FOOD on June 29, 2010 10:33am by Rachel Hochhauser | 13 comments



Grandma's Cucumber Salad

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June 21, 2010


 

A few weeks ago my family hosted a party in honor of my cousin's college graduation.  Rather than cater the 50+ person affair, my grandmother decided to cook everything herself. I took a train to Philadelphia early to help her out (and steal some recipes). CONT'D

 

 


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Posted in FOOD on June 21, 2010 7:37am by Jena Steinbach | 5 comments



REVISITING MY CLASSIC: Chicken Piccata

RECIPE

June 14, 2010


CUISINE: Italian

 

My earliest memories of Italian food revolve around The Chase, a Santa Barbara restaurant that has been around since, well, before I can remember.  It's the kind of spot that has white tablecloths and black-and-white photographs cover the walls.  Regulars talk to one another at the bar or settle into the red-leather booths.  Customers wave across the room at familiar faces.  During the holiday season, the place is a shrine to decorating: twinkle lights drip from every surface, light-up reindeer soar across the sky, pine garlands encircle the room. CONT'D

 

 

 

 

 


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Posted in FOOD on June 14, 2010 3:00pm by Rachel Hochhauser | 11 comments