tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81216792259819337172024-03-08T03:49:34.773-05:00Me and my CupcakesBecause I would rather eat something than go on a dateKat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-37182197899018740422012-03-05T12:04:00.000-05:002012-03-05T12:04:24.372-05:00Mushroom Gravy<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ow6TuQGXlk/T1TvUvmCUxI/AAAAAAAABNI/DtKOdbwFNeg/s1600/IMG_0917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ow6TuQGXlk/T1TvUvmCUxI/AAAAAAAABNI/DtKOdbwFNeg/s200/IMG_0917.JPG" width="200"></a></div>This gravy was really good and really easy to make. Having said that, the texture changed quite a bit in the freezer, so it's probably best if eaten fresh.<br>
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I should also point out that I've never seen a tuna scallop before in my life. It might or might not actually be designed for sushi.<br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/herbed-tuna-scallop.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-70815740183468310012012-02-21T11:30:00.000-05:002012-02-21T11:30:25.071-05:00Spiced Eggplant: A Cautionary Tale<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WTDRsz8nPjQ/T0PDhBSxGrI/AAAAAAAABME/Rg2735lKq3U/s1600/IMG_0939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WTDRsz8nPjQ/T0PDhBSxGrI/AAAAAAAABME/Rg2735lKq3U/s200/IMG_0939.JPG" width="200"></a></div>Let this be a lesson unto thee: just because something sounds good in theory (and maybe even smells good while cooking) does not mean it will taste good in actuality. I even tried mixing this with a bit of mushroom gravy to dull the taste, but to no avail. Never, ever do this. <br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/spiced-eggplant-cautionary-tale.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-20445346867369459222012-02-20T11:16:00.000-05:002012-02-20T11:16:17.981-05:00Spaghetti and Meatball Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bJG5JvQ6iwQ/T0JvYunOlKI/AAAAAAAABLk/nY4ueg3t5u4/s1600/IMG_0923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bJG5JvQ6iwQ/T0JvYunOlKI/AAAAAAAABLk/nY4ueg3t5u4/s200/IMG_0923.JPG" width="200"></a></div>This soup was easy and comforting, and the best part is you can make it out of the fixings of spaghetti and meatballs once you've gotten sick of them and somehow end up with something new and different. This recipe makes 1 giant bowl of soup or 2 smaller ones. I ate 2 smaller ones, in quick succession.<br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/spaghetti-and-meatball-soup.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-43424206567311103862012-02-10T12:10:00.000-05:002012-02-10T12:10:05.462-05:00Spaghetti and Meatballs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oFnbtDDJQVg/TzVMnoPxsxI/AAAAAAAABLE/0_f2v47m7bM/s1600/IMG_0914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oFnbtDDJQVg/TzVMnoPxsxI/AAAAAAAABLE/0_f2v47m7bM/s200/IMG_0914.JPG" width="200"></a></div>On top of spaghetti all covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed....*cue brokenhearted tears*. It was so sad!! Waaa!!!! Okay, so technically that never happened. But the meatballs were just SO GOOD that it would have been a real tragedy. This would make a great weeknight dinner because it's easy to put together and doesn't take much time at all. This recipe serves one.<br>
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Anyway, I actually liked this soup! This recipe makes 4 1-cup-ish servings, and reheats well. On the down side, it may make you cry. A lot.<br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/spicy-chicken-and-orange-ginger-stir.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-50262513685694402342012-01-01T18:19:00.000-05:002012-01-01T18:19:30.515-05:00Bread With Coarse-Ground Pink Himalayan Salt<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cVqUFd7PLUQ/TwDkudoXzXI/AAAAAAAABDc/y0pzGpaBE4o/s1600/IMG_0642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cVqUFd7PLUQ/TwDkudoXzXI/AAAAAAAABDc/y0pzGpaBE4o/s200/IMG_0642.JPG" width="200"></a></div>This is the first loaf of risen bread I have ever made, and I did it pretty much without knowing what I was doing. In other words, instinct and guesswork ruled the day! I'm not sure I did everything right, and the bread did bake for a frighteningly short period of time I thought, but in the end the crust was perfect (not burned!) and the inside was soft and fully-cooked. The bread was delicious! I chopped it in 4 pieces and served it with dinner. Because the bread is lean and has only 4 ingredients, I recommend using good water. Mine went through a Brita filter.<br>
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<a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/bread-with-coarse-ground-pink-himalayan.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-50059101301580136332012-01-01T10:37:00.000-05:002012-01-01T10:37:50.379-05:00Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Brown-Butter and Rosemary Carrots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0mCuwZ4ERO8/TwB6lmeeCnI/AAAAAAAABCs/BxhgQLqnsn0/s1600/IMG_0635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0mCuwZ4ERO8/TwB6lmeeCnI/AAAAAAAABCs/BxhgQLqnsn0/s200/IMG_0635.JPG" width="200"></a></div>This turkey was brilliantly colored and mildly flavored, and the carrots were simple but delicious. The turkey recipe makes four servings, and the carrots serve two. Leftovers ahoy!<br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/spice-rubbed-turkey-breast-with-brown.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-64621622114549566192011-12-20T15:45:00.000-05:002011-12-20T15:45:07.211-05:00Veal Stew with Vegetables<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_dkKWVchrQA/TvDuF36152I/AAAAAAAABCI/8z6oOy3kyCE/s1600/IMG_0624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_dkKWVchrQA/TvDuF36152I/AAAAAAAABCI/8z6oOy3kyCE/s200/IMG_0624.JPG" width="200"></a></div>This was my first stew <em>ever</em>, and I think it turned out pretty good! Although, next time I'll cook the beans for slightly longer, and maybe add a bit less Italian seasoning. Otherwise: all good! I used to think eating veal was wrong, because it's a baby cow, but this week is was on sale and I remembered it was tasty. So voila: the grocery-store circular has determined my eating habits. Bring on the baby cow! This recipe makes 4 servings.<br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/veal-stew-with-vegetables.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-71007679184941280222011-12-20T12:04:00.000-05:002011-12-20T12:04:14.498-05:00Broiled Grapefruit with Brown Butter and Sugar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dYnlCcyppHk/TvC9UbHPdaI/AAAAAAAABBo/GaBjJix-QE8/s1600/IMG_0577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dYnlCcyppHk/TvC9UbHPdaI/AAAAAAAABBo/GaBjJix-QE8/s200/IMG_0577.JPG" width="200"></a></div>I made this for breakfast on Saturday (I know, I know, I'm a little late with the posting) because I'd just seen the idea for it the day before. It's a nice way to have grapefruit, especially when it's cold out: nice, warm, and sweet. If I ever host a brunch I'll probably do this. I got the idea from the blog <a href="http://theplayinghouseblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/brown-butter-broiled-grapefruit/">Playing House</a>. You should check out that site for the original recipe and better photos. <br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/broiled-grapefruit-with-brown-butter.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-62304799294132063942011-12-12T09:57:00.000-05:002011-12-12T09:57:39.347-05:00Refried Beans With Rice And Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xHPlDtSfePg/TuYRJYqalnI/AAAAAAAABBA/jXhUUC9X1oY/s1600/IMG_0564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xHPlDtSfePg/TuYRJYqalnI/AAAAAAAABBA/jXhUUC9X1oY/s200/IMG_0564.JPG" width="200"></a></div>This may look like unappetizing mush, but in reality it's pretty tasty! While it's not traditional to add rice to refried beans, I had some leftover and wanted to use it up.<br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/refried-beans-with-rice-and-cheese.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-8515717348735342762011-12-06T15:10:00.001-05:002012-01-02T11:40:14.716-05:00Spicy Beef and Bean Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vl4ojSrTg0I/Tt5xnk321HI/AAAAAAAABAY/yBVEz0LIBxc/s1600/IMG_0555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vl4ojSrTg0I/Tt5xnk321HI/AAAAAAAABAY/yBVEz0LIBxc/s200/IMG_0555.JPG" width="200"></a></div>If you're looking for a chili so spicy that it curls your hair, this isn't what you're looking for: this has a little heat, but not enough to really fix up your sinuses. It's delicious, simple and hearty. It was also my first time ever using a chili pepper, so I wanted to start small. I tend to make my chili a bit on the liquidy-er side, so if you want yours thicker, try draining the second can of tomatoes before adding it. You can keep the tomato liquid for making soup. Also, sorry for the poor-quality pictures: the chili was steaming up my camera lens, so it was hard to photograph. This recipe makes 6 servings; remember that chili freezes well.<br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://lonelyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/spicy-beef-and-bean-chili.html#more">Read more »</a>Kat Speeckaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10300782099638478340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121679225981933717.post-10741481071721474972011-12-05T11:36:00.000-05:002011-12-05T11:36:10.027-05:00Spicy Stir-Fry With Rice, Vegetables, and Leftover Pork<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ldJzMXevo38/Ttzv0O1in7I/AAAAAAAAA_4/2_eDD08Qo3I/s1600/IMG_0550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ldJzMXevo38/Ttzv0O1in7I/AAAAAAAAA_4/2_eDD08Qo3I/s200/IMG_0550.JPG" width="200"></a></div>This stir-fry was simple but had a real kick to it. I love making things like this because it uses up a bunch of leftovers that might otherwise wilt and become inedible. This carries well, so don't be afraid to make it for a lunch you have to take with you.<br>
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