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365:7

365:7 by allison zeglis

Ms. Greenspan's book Baking is one that I often come back to when i want something simple and easy to please. I once even participated for several months in Baking with Dorie where every other week food bloggers would choose two recipes and post them.Tonight's quick dessert was Swedish visiting cake. Named so because it goes together…

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365:1

365:1 by allison zeglis

The 365: one picture and/or entry per day. Some will be with recipes, some from restaurants, some from my home kitchen. This way I can share with you and record for myself a year of food, eating & nourishment. I'll also link to it from my Instagram account @zegliano.A fitting way to start this new project:Breakfast popovers, a New…

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scones to get you through a Board meeting, or for holiday guests :)

scones to get you through a Board meeting, or for holiday guests :) by allison zeglis

lift them to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.

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Biercamp

Biercamp by allison zeglis

Dropped in Biercamp today for a sausage craving, and stumbled upon this new-to-me goodie, a house made pancake mix. The ingredients were just as if I would have made it myself, flour, leavening, sugar & salt. But convenient because it's all portioned out. It's really quite genius for a sausage store to throw in a bag of pancake mix.I…

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Raising the bar :: Part one

Raising the bar :: Part one by allison zeglis

I'd like to try to (yeah, that's right. I said "try" to. I'm a realist) start a series called Raising the Bar. I don't know if you realize it but there is a revolution happening in Ann Arbor. It's a facet of the artisanal food movement, one where granola bars & other bar cookies are being HANDmade in small batches, right here in…

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daydreaming

daydreaming by allison zeglis

In a ServSafe class at Schoolcraft College this afternoon, I was daydreaming. Do you ever do that? Do you take a mental inventory of your fridge and pantry and try to match potential combinations with your mood? Just say yes so that I don't feel weird.Avocado toasts with cherry tomato confitclick on the photo to see it larger.…

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Butternut & apple

Butternut & apple by allison zeglis

You know how simple it is to make butternut squash soup?It is this simple.Roast one butternut squash (no need to peel, just scoop it out of after it's roasted), two apples, one jalapeno (if you like a little kick), one onion, four sprigs of thyme and two of rosemary at 400deg for 40 minutes, or until it's all soft.Puree it all…

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Happy new year! Papusa party!

Happy new year! Papusa party! by allison zeglis

You'd never know how easy it is to make papusas. We always enjoy them at Pilar's tamales. But now that I know how easily they come together, it will be sure to return as a tasty simple option for a weekend lunch, for family & friends who pop in.In this case I also made a quick spicy slaw, bright warm tomato salsa and topped them with…

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Celebrating Michigan spring produce: part 2

Celebrating Michigan spring produce: part 2 by allison zeglis

Michigan asparagus tart:Puff pastry crust, docked on bottom, pre-baked at 400deg convection for 12 minutes.Whisk to combine: 1 cup quality ricotta, four eggs, 1/2 cup grated pecorino, 2 tbsp Dijon, freshly grated nutmeg, hot sauce to taste, kosher salt & black pepper.Sear one large batch of seasoned asparagus in cast iron skillet for…

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Salsa verde in three steps

Salsa verde in three steps by allison zeglis

Step one:Chop 3 poblanos, 6 tomatillos, 2 seeded jalepenos, one bunch of parsley, two celery stalks, one red onion, one head garlic and the lines. Toss in extra Virgin olive oil, salt,& black pepper.Step two:Roast at 400 degrees for 20-25 min.Step three:Purée (or hand chop) all ingredients with olive oil, fresh cilantro, fresh…

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