The Culinary Life

A professional foodie at large

December 2011

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Gluten-Free Vegetarian New Years Eve

December 30, 2011

This recipe makes a large batch of salad, perfect for buffet tables or large dinner parties.You can use the same amount of brown rice or quinoa, if you prefer. You can add shrimp if you like, or leave it out.

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The Winter of My Discontent

December 26, 2011

This smooth, creamy winter dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or when you’re looking for a sweet dessert with no added sugar. Apples and butternut squash are roasted until they caramelize, then pureed with a little salt, cinnamon, and olive oil.

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Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day

December 21, 2011

Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François have released their third book, Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day. If you love pizza, this book is a must.

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Emily Dickinson’s Black Cake Recipe

December 15, 2011

The recipe is as close as I can possibly get to Emily Dickinson’s black cake. I make only one concession to modern taste and availability of ingredients.

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Winner of the Le Creuset Deep Saute Pan

December 14, 2011

Did you win the Le Creuset Deep Saute Pan I was giving away on The Culinary Life?

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Tuesday with Terry: Peppers, the Gateway Food

December 6, 2011

Col. Terry Jones tells a story about how the Air Force, traveling, and finally insanely hot peppers got him to deviate from his native midwestern diet.

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