Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream

In my previous post I promised another recipe from Julia Child.  This time it’s her Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream.  As with the bruschetta, I first got the idea for the chicken from the great food porno Julie & Julia.  In the movie, Julie Powell has made it her mission to create all the recipes in… Continue reading Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream

Bruschetta

Like a lot of people, I saw Julie & Julia when it came out in the theater last summer.  I enjoyed it, but wouldn’t rate it as one of the best movies of all time.  It was cute, but what really turned me on was the food.  This movie and others like it, I don’t watch… Continue reading Bruschetta

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Black Cherry Ice Cream

Even though it’s been one of the coldest summers I can remember in Los Angeles, I still have to have ice cream.  Come to think of it, even if it were January and the dead of winter, I’d still want ice cream.  And while I could make chocolate, or vanilla, or even coffee chocolate chip… Continue reading Black Cherry Ice Cream

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Crustless Quiche

I love quiche.  Sometimes there’s nothing better than a slice of hot cheesy goodness.  And I don’t care if it’s totally vegetarian or heavy with meat.  As long as it’s got cheese and eggs, I’m happy.  One of my favorite quiches is Trader Joe’s Broccoli and Cheddar.  It’s sooooo yummy.  Well one night a few weeks… Continue reading Crustless Quiche

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Lemon/Lime Bars

I love lemon bars. They’re always so yummy, so easy to make and a nice addition to any picnic. But the other day when I wanted them for an outdoor concert, I discovered I was low on lemons.  I did have a ton of limes, though.  So I started thinking what if I made lime bars instead?  But… Continue reading Lemon/Lime Bars

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Cafe au Lait Cupcakes

As some of you know, a cupcake shop in Florida, Sweet Surrender Cupcake and Cookie Cafe,  was having a contest several weeks ago.  I heard about it from Bake it Pretty and thought I’d enter.  So I asked several close friends and relatives which cupcake I should make? A chocolate cupcake with fresh strawberry frosting, a… Continue reading Cafe au Lait Cupcakes

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