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Day One of My Chicken Experiment – Rosemary Roasted Chicken
One of the unfortunate realities of marrying a man in the military is that as soon as you get used to him being around, he has to leave again. Such is the case for me right now. On the 2nd of this month (less than one month after arriving in Germany), My Soldier [...]
First Favorites and New Lessons
One of the things you realize when you move to a new country is how difficult even the most mundane tasks can be. Take grocery shopping, for example. How do you make sure that there are no nitrates in your lunch meat when you don’t know what ‘nitrate’ is in German? And, [...]
Where to Eat When Saying Goodbye to Austin
So, it’s all happening. My soldier and I got married. The kitties and I are settled into our home in Birkenfeld. I’ve packed and shipped almost everything I own. And, of course, of the 10 boxes I shipped, four of them contained kitchen equipment and another four contained cookbooks. The remaining [...]
Big Changes Coming to The Friendly Kitchen
Hello, hello, Everyone!
I just wanted to take a quick moment to let you all know about some upcoming changes to my life, and inevitably, to the blog.
Recently, just in time for my 10 year high school reunion, I reconnected with my high school sweetheart after losing contact for nearly 8 years. It basically took [...]
Roasted Garlic Baba Ganoush
Holy Abalone! I’m back. Yes, I know. I know. It’s been a ridiculous amount of time since I’ve posted. But, I have a good excuse this time, I promise. You see, I’ve been out and about, cooking up a storm for not just one, but two full time clients.
And, I [...]
Cabbage Salad with Young Coconut Noodles and Crystallized Ginger
This salad was a beautiful, perfect combination of crunch from the veggies and soft suppleness of young coconut flesh. The flavors melded smoothly with the sweetness of the ginger and maple and the tang of the vinegars. The umeboshi plum vinegar provided a lovely splash of saltiness, and there with a subtle kick with the last minute addition of chili garlic sauce.
Roasted Kabocha – Real Ale Mini Cakes with Brown Sugar Cream
I’m pretty much totally over the whole cupcake fad, so I refused to make these in a muffin pan or to even call them cupcakes. These are mini-cakes. Even individual cakes, if you will. Not cupcakes. Please, not cupcakes.
Asian Slow Cooker Short Ribs
It’s that time of year again: Crock-tober! That’s right. I said it. And, I’m not ashamed. My favorite kitchen appliance now has its own month, and I’ve gotta say, that makes this little lady very, very happy. In honor of this special month, I decided to whip up one of my favorite standbys – Asian Slow Cooker Short Ribs.
Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprout Hash with a Fried Egg
Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this.
Pumpkin Cornbread
Best cornbread EVER. I don’t care if it’s gluten free, vegan, super lowfat (not that I care) and refined sugar free, this is my most favorite cornbread of all time.