Copyright (c) 2012 FineCooking.com en-us FineCooking.com - FromMyTable's posts http://www.finecooking.com/profile/FromMyTable Thu, 24 May 2012 18:15:13 -0500 FineCooking.com - FromMyTable's posts http://www.finecooking.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finecooking.com/profile/FromMyTable Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:02:15 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/8181/carrot-ginger-soup http://www.finecooking.com/item/8181/carrot-ginger-soup Posted by FromMyTable
I'm not completely sure what went wrong here - the flavor was a bit one-note and the soup ended up way too thick.  I thinned it out with more broth, but still found it a bit gritty. nbspI... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/8181/carrot-ginger-soup Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:51:21 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7655/sear-roasted-halibut-with-blood-orange-salsa http://www.finecooking.com/item/7655/sear-roasted-halibut-with-blood-orange-salsa Posted by FromMyTable
I have to confess that I made another substitution here - there wasn't any halibut anywhere, so I bought scrod, which is abundant in New England.  In my defense, white fish is white fish, and... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7655/sear-roasted-halibut-with-blood-orange-salsa Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:35:34 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/8133/asparagus-soup-with-leeks-and-mustard-seed http://www.finecooking.com/item/8133/asparagus-soup-with-leeks-and-mustard-seed Posted by FromMyTable
Ummm... do you like asparagus?  Like, a lot?  Then you will like this soup.  Maybe.  To explain: I really like steamed asparagus with butter and lemon, and really really like... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/8133/asparagus-soup-with-leeks-and-mustard-seed Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:11:51 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7661/broccolini-with-kalamata-dressing http://www.finecooking.com/item/7661/broccolini-with-kalamata-dressing Posted by FromMyTable
I approached this recipe with a bit of trepidation.  My only other experience with broccolini was rather bitter and a sad comparison to broccoli, but I thought that at least I love kalamatas... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7661/broccolini-with-kalamata-dressing Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:53:09 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/8126/cheddar-cauliflower-soup http://www.finecooking.com/item/8126/cheddar-cauliflower-soup Posted by FromMyTable
I halved the recipe for this one, and was suprised that it required so little cauliflower.  Yet once it was pureed and the little bits were put back in, it all worked.  The soup was not too... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/8126/cheddar-cauliflower-soup Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:41:20 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7776/poblanos-stuffed-with-cheddar-chicken http://www.finecooking.com/item/7776/poblanos-stuffed-with-cheddar-chicken Posted by FromMyTable
I only made one of these so I can't speak to all poblanos, but mine did not have much structure by the time I was done peeling it.  Nevertheless, this was very, very yummy.  Not only was... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7776/poblanos-stuffed-with-cheddar-chicken Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:35:03 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/8041/baked-cheddar-grits-with-bacon http://www.finecooking.com/item/8041/baked-cheddar-grits-with-bacon Posted by FromMyTable
Huh!  I never thought I'd like this.  I don't know why, considering it is chock full of cheddar, bacon, and heavy cream.  That's why, when i realized I bought Quick grits rather than... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/8041/baked-cheddar-grits-with-bacon Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:24:05 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/8038/ham-and-cheese-croissants http://www.finecooking.com/item/8038/ham-and-cheese-croissants Posted by FromMyTable
I'm not as big of a fan of the savory croissants as the sweet ones, but still, this tasted pretty good.  I used thin-sliced black forest ham and some cheddar cheese as a swap-in for the swiss... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/8038/ham-and-cheese-croissants Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:20:44 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/8033/chocolate-croissants http://www.finecooking.com/item/8033/chocolate-croissants Posted by FromMyTable
Mmmmm.. chocolate.  Nothing brings a gal back to Paris like the bite of a buttery, melty chocolate croissant.  I could eat these every day... if they didn't take 3 days to make... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/8033/chocolate-croissants Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:09:59 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7772/spicy-jerk-pork-chops http://www.finecooking.com/item/7772/spicy-jerk-pork-chops Posted by FromMyTable
Well, I wimped out on these a bit and used a red chili pepper on the same heat level as a jalapeno, rather than a habanero.  The guy at the grocery store scared me and said that the habanero was... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7772/spicy-jerk-pork-chops Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:04:04 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7999/classic-croissants http://www.finecooking.com/item/7999/classic-croissants Posted by FromMyTable
For those who were intimidated by this recipe: it can be done.  But it is kind of nerve wracking if you go into it scared and unsure of yourself, as I did.  After step one (mix the dough... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7999/classic-croissants Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:03:58 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7758/pan-roasted-chicken-breasts-with-orange-brandy-sauce http://www.finecooking.com/item/7758/pan-roasted-chicken-breasts-with-orange-brandy-sauce Posted by FromMyTable
The chicken was really tender - I love brining my chicken, and cooking it on the bone.  The sauce was yummy.  That is, it was yummy before I swirled in the cut oranges.  I was a bit... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7758/pan-roasted-chicken-breasts-with-orange-brandy-sauce Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:54:42 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7753/smoked-turkey-reubens http://www.finecooking.com/item/7753/smoked-turkey-reubens Posted by FromMyTable
I was very surprised but I quite liked this!  I liked the crunchy slaw mixed with the melty cheese and the crispy/crusty bread.  I think that whole wheat bread was a great improvement upon... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7753/smoked-turkey-reubens Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:43:23 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7666/the-martinez http://www.finecooking.com/item/7666/the-martinez Posted by FromMyTable
I just got it - Martinez/Martini.  Wow, I'm slow.  Basically this is a sweetened up gin martini with a bit of an "Old Fashioned" inspiration (the orange/bitters/cherry combo).  To me... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7666/the-martinez Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:36:55 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7749/real-chocolate-mousse http://www.finecooking.com/item/7749/real-chocolate-mousse Posted by FromMyTable
Well, this was my screw up.  I had two bowls full of white fluffy stuffs, and I mixed the wrong one in!  Instead of stirring a bit of whipped egg whites into the melted chocolate, I mixed... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7749/real-chocolate-mousse Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:26:39 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7651/spiced-carrot-cakes-with-candied-carrots-pistachios http://www.finecooking.com/item/7651/spiced-carrot-cakes-with-candied-carrots-pistachios Posted by FromMyTable
Old classic versus new-fangled fusion?  No contest.  I LOVED the classic carrot cake with its varied textural elements and comforting cream cheese frosting.  This modern re-make was... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7651/spiced-carrot-cakes-with-candied-carrots-pistachios Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:49:31 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7612/salt-and-pepper-shrimp-with-garlic-chile http://www.finecooking.com/item/7612/salt-and-pepper-shrimp-with-garlic-chile Posted by FromMyTable
I have never had shrimp like this before!  A touch of sweet spice, lightly crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy in the center.  It was quite a revelation, honestly!  I ate this... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7612/salt-and-pepper-shrimp-with-garlic-chile Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:36:09 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7607/red-cooked-tofu http://www.finecooking.com/item/7607/red-cooked-tofu Posted by FromMyTable
I'm not a tofu person.  This was better than a lot of tasteless tofus I've tried, but it did not convert me.  The scallions on top were a great contrast to the squishy soft tofu, and I... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7607/red-cooked-tofu Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:27:24 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7601/lemon-ginger-marmalade http://www.finecooking.com/item/7601/lemon-ginger-marmalade Posted by FromMyTable
Who knew that it was so easy to make marmalade???  Well, not soooo easy... the chopping of the zest and ginger then 'supreming' of the lemon took a good hour, plus the watched stove time during... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7601/lemon-ginger-marmalade Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:14:37 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7596/fresh-pasta-with-sausage-mushrooms http://www.finecooking.com/item/7596/fresh-pasta-with-sausage-mushrooms Posted by FromMyTable
This was a keeper too - very flavorful, pretty easy, and not too expensive either!  Just a lot of ingredients I usually have around the house.  It also reminded me how much I prefer fresh... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7596/fresh-pasta-with-sausage-mushrooms Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:07:01 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7588/five-treasure-fried-rice http://www.finecooking.com/item/7588/five-treasure-fried-rice Posted by FromMyTable
Although I love brown rice, I hardly ever cook it since my husband won't touch the stuff.  It is simply easier for us both to eat white rice than for me to cook brown rice separately. nbspThis... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7588/five-treasure-fried-rice Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:38:42 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7404/classic-carrot-layer-cake-with-vanilla-cream-cheese-frosting http://www.finecooking.com/item/7404/classic-carrot-layer-cake-with-vanilla-cream-cheese-frosting Posted by FromMyTable
Great, great cake!  Super frosting!  For some reason my mom has two 8x8 inch square pans, but no 9 inch round ones, so we made a square cake.  As I have mentioned several times before... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7404/classic-carrot-layer-cake-with-vanilla-cream-cheese-frosting Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:58:17 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7096/butternut-squash-soup-with-garam-masala http://www.finecooking.com/item/7096/butternut-squash-soup-with-garam-masala Posted by FromMyTable
This soup was really easy to make, and garnered rave reviews.  This section of Fine Cooking is my absolute favorite - I feel like I really learn and absorb something every issue.  I pureed... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7096/butternut-squash-soup-with-garam-masala Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:55:06 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7394/creamy-white-bean-herb-dip http://www.finecooking.com/item/7394/creamy-white-bean-herb-dip Posted by FromMyTable
Wow - this couldn't have been any easier!  Minimal chopping and a couple whirs in the food processor, and voila!  Dip!  I had six for a dinner party last weekend, and we still had... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7394/creamy-white-bean-herb-dip Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:35:28 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7390/chicken-saut-with-lemon-cumin-parsley http://www.finecooking.com/item/7390/chicken-saut-with-lemon-cumin-parsley Posted by FromMyTable
My husband and I had this on a weekday.  It was super fast to put together.  However, we just didn't like the flavors together.  It was really bright-tasting, but just not our favorite... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7390/chicken-saut-with-lemon-cumin-parsley Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:05:59 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7334/blood-orange-and-mango-sorbet http://www.finecooking.com/item/7334/blood-orange-and-mango-sorbet Posted by FromMyTable
This recipe gave me a great excuse to try out one of my lesser-used wedding presents - an ice cream maker!  The sorbet was absolutely delicious - fruity and tangy.  I might use a little... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7334/blood-orange-and-mango-sorbet Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:33:20 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7146/wine-braised-chicken-with-shallots-and-pancetta http://www.finecooking.com/item/7146/wine-braised-chicken-with-shallots-and-pancetta Posted by FromMyTable
Another great recipe!  We used Gewurztraminer instead of Reisling, and it was SO good.  Not sweet at all - just really rich and yummy.  A twist on Coq au vin, I really liked this... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7146/wine-braised-chicken-with-shallots-and-pancetta Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:22:09 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7141/beef-picadillo http://www.finecooking.com/item/7141/beef-picadillo Posted by FromMyTable
I told myself that if I was going to do the Challenge, I was going to do it all the way.  But some recipes you just know you won't like.  Usually, the "quick and delicious" recipes are just... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7141/beef-picadillo Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:10:38 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7131/pork-potato-hash-with-poached-eggs-avocado http://www.finecooking.com/item/7131/pork-potato-hash-with-poached-eggs-avocado Posted by FromMyTable
Yum!  My father and I both loved this one.  My mother thought it was too heavy for her (though most breakfasts are...).  The flavors are subtle, but really worked well together... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7131/pork-potato-hash-with-poached-eggs-avocado Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:55:58 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7115/blood-orange-radicchio-salad-with-hazelnuts-shaved-parmesan http://www.finecooking.com/item/7115/blood-orange-radicchio-salad-with-hazelnuts-shaved-parmesan Posted by FromMyTable
Best. Salad. Ever.  I am a HUGE fan.  I have made this three times since I first photographed it.  The brightness of the oranges and vinegar contrasts perfectly with the butter lettuce... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7115/blood-orange-radicchio-salad-with-hazelnuts-shaved-parmesan Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:37:44 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7101/pulled-pork-sandwiches-with-cabbage-caper-herb-slaw http://www.finecooking.com/item/7101/pulled-pork-sandwiches-with-cabbage-caper-herb-slaw Posted by FromMyTable
I am sorry for the photos - they didn't come out as well as I would have liked!  I made this one at my parents' house, and while they seemed to like it, unfortunately this was not my favorite... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7101/pulled-pork-sandwiches-with-cabbage-caper-herb-slaw Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:38:37 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/7076/buttermilk-cake-with-spiced-vanilla-icing http://www.finecooking.com/item/7076/buttermilk-cake-with-spiced-vanilla-icing Posted by FromMyTable
This cake was good for dessert and for breakfast the next morning.  It definitely did not taste vegetal, as I thought it would from the squash addition.  The spices gave the cake a very... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/7076/buttermilk-cake-with-spiced-vanilla-icing Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:57:25 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/998/pork-ragout-with-soft-polenta http://www.finecooking.com/item/998/pork-ragout-with-soft-polenta Posted by FromMyTable
My vegetable-averse husband ate this up, which is saying a lot!  I had rave reviews from not only veggie haters, but also polenta disbelievers.  My best advice for this dish is to really... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/998/pork-ragout-with-soft-polenta Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:42:39 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/992/slow-roasted-pork-shoulder-with-carrots-onions-and-garlic http://www.finecooking.com/item/992/slow-roasted-pork-shoulder-with-carrots-onions-and-garlic Posted by FromMyTable
I couldn't find boneless pork shoulder, but they had huge picnic shoulders at my grocery store, so I removed the skin and left the bone in.  No serious change in cooking time was required... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/992/slow-roasted-pork-shoulder-with-carrots-onions-and-garlic Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:31:11 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/875/sauted-escarole-with-raisins-pine-nuts-and-capers http://www.finecooking.com/item/875/sauted-escarole-with-raisins-pine-nuts-and-capers Posted by FromMyTable
The escarole really took me by surprise.  Due to the green's lineage (radicchio, frisee/chicory, endive) I thought that this might be really bitter.  However, it wasn't at all.  In... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/875/sauted-escarole-with-raisins-pine-nuts-and-capers Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:30:07 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/984/orange-and-brown-butter-tart http://www.finecooking.com/item/984/orange-and-brown-butter-tart Posted by FromMyTable
Wow.  I LOVED this tart.  I loved making it, and I dreamed about eating it all through work yesterday, and then I devoured it.  Basically you take an easy, flavorful tart shell the... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/984/orange-and-brown-butter-tart Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:23:31 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/883/roasted-potato-mushroom-salad-with-mascarpone http://www.finecooking.com/item/883/roasted-potato-mushroom-salad-with-mascarpone Posted by FromMyTable
By necessity, I had to omit the scallions, but I think they would have added quite a bit to this dish.  I liked the addition of mushrooms to my usual roast potatoes, and I thought that the tangy... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/883/roasted-potato-mushroom-salad-with-mascarpone Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:19:41 -0500 http://www.finecooking.com/item/851/pan-seared-skirt-steak-with-warm-radish-and-red-onion-pickles http://www.finecooking.com/item/851/pan-seared-skirt-steak-with-warm-radish-and-red-onion-pickles Posted by FromMyTable
I am constantly looking for good entertaining menus that do not require me to be running around like a crazy-person as my guests are arriving.  This recipe was a perfect answer to that problem... ]]> http://www.finecooking.com/item/851/pan-seared-skirt-steak-with-warm-radish-and-red-onion-pickles