Not Derby Pie — Page 2

Leek Latkes with Herbed Yogurt

December 22, 2011

By now you know that my mom was the primary cook in our house. She made us dinner almost every night. Still, my dad does have a few signature dishes that he’d make occasionally, which I really loved as a kid. One was apple pan dowdy. Another was matzah brei. And the third — the [...]

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Hazelnut Molasses Crisps

December 19, 2011

Some cookies are made to be shipped. They’re crunchy, sturdy, and can weather any postal worker’s worst mood. If you can imagine those cookies’ polar opposite, you’d have in your mind the cookies I’m sharing with you today. They are not for shipping, unless your friends will be particularly excited to receive a tin full [...]

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Maple-Roasted Pears

December 10, 2011

‘Tis the season for cookies, and lately I’ve felt so bombarded by different shapes, sizes, flavors, and varieties, it’s hard to focus on much else. Ok, obviously I’ve still found time for applesauce cake and gingersnap pear cranberry crisp. But what I’m trying to say is, there have also been cookies. Lots and lots of [...]

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Gift Guide, 2011 Edition

December 5, 2011

The holidays are upon us. If roasting a perfect turkey and baking a perfect pie aren’t your stressors of choice, well hey! There’s always gifting the perfect gift. It’s tough, isn’t it? Your roommate has been aching for that beautiful red sweater, but doesn’t have the heart to steer you in the right direction, so [...]

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Perfect Chai

November 28, 2011

The leaves are falling, yellow and burnt orange, into oddly balmy air. It’s not nearly as cold as “late November” suggests it should be. No scarf or hat for me – not even a real winter coat yet. Just a blazer, some low boots, and a hankering for the real chill to set in. We [...]

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

November 23, 2011

I’m back, in the nick of time, with one last side dish to grace your Thanksgiving table (because really, can you ever have enough sides?) By now, you’re probably squared away with your stuffing, your Turkey, and those pies. So here’s an idea for what to do with all those sweet potatoes. I wouldn’t call [...]

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Mushroom Shallot Quiche

November 21, 2011

A couple weekends ago, our friends Meryl and Benjy came to town. We slept in for the first time in years, and then we hosted a late morning brunch. There’s nothing like nursing a cup of strong, steaming coffee, stirring eggs and cream, and soaking in a perfect fall day. First to the table was [...]

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Brussels Sprouts with Caraway Seeds

November 18, 2011

Ohh, brussels sprouts. The unsung hero of the Thanksgiving table. Have your turkey, eat as many sweet potatoes as you’d like; when the maple syrup is dripping down your chin, the marshmallows bursting from your jowls, and the cranberry sauce shmeared bright red across your plate, you will have a moment – everyone has a [...]