Recipes by Lori Fredrich (Page 3)

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	Moussaka Macaroni and Cheese by Lori Fredrich We’re big fans of Greek food, a cuisine drawing from the influences of both the ancients and the Ottoman empire.Mediterranean fare is generally fresh and healthful, and makes liberal use of seasonal vegetables, seafood and olives. But, when we’re in the mood for an indulgence, we always find ourselves reaching for the creamy richness…	1 vote 422 views
	Gooey Lemon Butter Cake by Lori Fredrich Gooey Lemon Butter CakeI actually have more of a salt-tooth than a sweet tooth, so it’s a rare occasion when you can entice me to get overly excited about a sweet treat.But, I'll give it ALL up when it comes to butter cake.Peef and I tasted our first St. Louis style butter cake at the Flying Monkey Patisserie in the Reading Terminal…	1 vote 548 views
	Labor Day Weekend: Preserving the Harvest by Lori Fredrich Using Summer HerbsLabor Day Weekend: Preserving the HarvestIt's been quite the weekend. We've spent the past three days working on cooking projects. Smoking corn on the cob. Roasting red peppers. And canning everything in our wake.We're utterly exhausted. And yet the work was entirely worth it. We have a pantry filled with gorgeous…	1 vote 726 views
	Wonton Crisps Four Ways by Lori Fredrich We love easy party recipes. So, we've developed a little bit of a love affair with the wonton wrapper.You see, it's not that we hate making things completely from scratch. But, wonton wrappers, which typically contain only three ingredients -- flour, water, and sometimes eggs -- are a pretty awesome time saver when you're looking to…	1 vote 513 views
	Everyone's a Little Italian: Interview with Rossella Rago and #Giveaway by Lori Fredrich Milwaukee is known as the City of Festivals for good reason. In addition to the world's largest music festival, Summerfest, Milwaukee is also privileged to be the host of some of the world's best ethnic festivals.One of the tastiest just happens to be…	1 vote 524 views
	Dare to Be Different: Howling Wolf Barbeque #Giveaway by Lori Fredrich Culture teaches us to blend in. In school we're taught to sit still, speak when spoken to, and mind our manners. We abide by moral codes, dress codes, and codes of conduct. When we venture outside of the norm, we reap the consequences of rebellion.When you blog, it's good to be different -- or, rather, to differentiate yourself. The…	1 vote 393 views
	Be Creative: Bittercube Bitters #Giveaway by Lori Fredrich Creativity is key to blogging.Sometimes it feels great -- like dozens and dozens of ideas are knocking at your mind's door, just waiting to be let out into the world.But, sometimes it's tough to keep going. Even after five years of fairly regular blogging, we still find ourselves in the occasional slump. We don't feel like cooking. We…	1 vote 439 views
	Spiced Apple Oatmeal: Autumn in a Dish by Lori Fredrich I'm sitting inside, snuggled on the couch with a cup of Rishi peach oolong tea (which is delicious, in case you were wondering). And I've just finished one of my favorite autumnal breakfasts, a steaming hot bowl of spiced apple oatmeal.It's a simple porridge. But, it's warm and hearty and redolent with all the flavors that exemplify…	1 vote 369 views
	Near Perfection: Maple Brined Cherrywood Smoked Turkey by Lori Fredrich Since it's never too early to start thinking about what to prepare for the upcoming holidays, we've decided to share our perspectives on the infamous Thanksgiving bird -- the source of much hype, frustration, and experimentation.When it comes to turkey, it seems everyone is looking for the same thing – a perfectly browned bird with a…	1 vote 507 views
	Pickled Red Onions: Summer's Prize & Winter's Bounty by Lori Fredrich Using Summer HerbsPickled Red Onions: Summer's Prize & Winter's BountyAs I glanced at the pantry shelves in our basement over the weekend, I realized that we canned up a small storm this summer. And I'm pretty pleased. We've got a nice selection of items stowed up down there - and every single one of them is going to be a pleasure…	1 vote 424 views