3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, cut into thin slices 2 shallots, cut into slices 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper 2 pounds chicken breast or chicken tenderloins 3 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary 2 cloves garlic 1 pound … [Read more...] about Orecchiette with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese
Preparing for the Holidays
There's a turkey to purchase, a menu to plan, recipes to thumb through, grocery shopping that needs to happen and cleaning. Don't even get me started on the cleaning. Traditional Thanksgiving dinners can be a lot of work, and planning and organization go a long way to ensuring … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Holidays
The Monday Menu: November 2, 2009
Hello, November. I have to say that while I'm not necessarily thrilled November is here already, I am pretty excited for the holiday season. We've been planning and organizing already in preparation, and it looks like November may actually be a pretty calm month. I'm excited … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: November 2, 2009
My Grandma’s Brandy Apfelradln
Some mornings my grandma would show up on her bike at my childhood home with a basket of these, still warm, covered in cinnamon and sugar. For breakfast. When she would watch us, my sister and I would ask if she could make them. "Grandma, can you make apple raddles? Please? … [Read more...] about My Grandma’s Brandy Apfelradln
Brandy Apfelradln
4 large apples 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup brandy 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1-1/2 cups flour pinch of salt 2 eggs, separated 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted oil or reconstituted clarified butter for frying 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon Peel and core apples. Slice … [Read more...] about Brandy Apfelradln