Recipes by Brianna Vereker (Page 5)

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	Mrs. O’Callaghan’s Soda Bread by Brianna Vereker Mrs. O’Callaghan’s Soda BreadMarch 17, 2011 by BriannaSaint Patrick, you braved captivity in Ireland and later returned to spread Christianity throughout the land. Rather than eradicating the native customs and beliefs, you incorporated them into your teachings so that the Christian message was more easily understood by the people; a…	1 vote 369 views
	Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Kalamata Olives & Capers by Brianna Vereker Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Kalamata Olives & CapersMarch 24, 2011 by BriannaAfter a long day of chasing Levi around the house as he’s opening drawers, trying to unroll the toilet paper rolls, and pulling the cats’ hair, not only do I appreciate my own Mom and what she did – twice – I’m also tired and dinner is the last thing on my…	1 vote 383 views
	Simple Pan-Roasted Pork Loin Chops by Brianna Vereker Simple Pan-Roasted Pork Loin ChopsMarch 30, 2011 by BriannaThat is one beautiful piece of meat, isn’t it? It’s from that new charcuterie shop in town that I mentioned in the last post. The owner knows our family now. We’re there on on a weekly basis to pick out something special for dinner, as well as some fun impulse buys like beef…	1 vote 1305 views
	Taco Night! by Brianna Vereker Taco Night!April 3, 2011 by BriannaSometimes I wonder what dinners Levi will get excited about when he’s older. I used to (hey, still do!) love pigs-in-a-blanket. My mom would wrap hot dogs in a homemade biscuit dough that had grated cheddar cheese in it. Whenever we make tacos, I think that maybe “Taco night” will be one of those…	1 vote 336 views
	Ravioli Soup with Carrots, Kale & Parmesan by Brianna Vereker Ravioli Soup with Carrots, Kale & ParmesanApril 6, 2011 by BriannaIt’s spring in Santa Cruz, which means we flip flop between hot days that draw us outside to beaches and parks, and cold days that beckon us back inside for comforting meals like soup. The latter inspired this meal.When Levi is enjoying what he’s eating, he makes this…	1 vote 429 views
	Meyer Lemon Sugar Cookies by Brianna Vereker Meyer Lemon Sugar CookiesApril 11, 2011 by BriannaEvery year around this time, our meyer lemon tree in the front yard becomes too full with lemons to ignore. We use them in savory dishes like Red Trout Fillets with Meyer Lemon and in baked goods like lemon bars. Next year I’d love to try making preserved meyer lemons, so we can enjoy…	1 vote 258 views
	Spiced Roast Chicken Thighs & Browned Onion Kugel by Brianna Vereker Spiced Roast Chicken Thighs & Browned Onion KugelApril 14, 2011 by BriannaI feel like I’ve been exposed to a variety of cuisines, from Ethiopian stew in Berkeley, California, to Sri Lankan fare in downtown Osaka, and a fiery Korean chicken dish straight from the source in Seoul. But it wasn’t until I was given browned onion Kugel as…	1 vote 329 views
	Spicy Pork with Asparagus & Chile by Brianna Vereker Spicy Pork with Asparagus & ChileApril 12, 2011 by BriannaI enjoy meat – don’t get me wrong – but I’d also be perfectly happy with a main course that consisted entirely of cheese. Because of this, I often let Dustin decide what protein we should have with dinner. When he came home from the butcher shop (yes, the same place I’ve…	1 vote 346 views
	Tea-Smoked Duck by Brianna Vereker Tea-Smoked DuckApril 24, 2011 by BriannaWe all appreciate quick and easy weeknight meals, but there is something to be said for more complex recipes, when the steps can enjoyed over the course of a Saturday afternoon while sipping a beer. Two weekends ago was especially eventful and worthy of such a recipe; Levi took his first steps…	1 vote 357 views
	Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate-Sour Cream Frosting by Brianna Vereker Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate-Sour Cream FrostingApril 29, 2011 by BriannaI blinked and my newborn became a 1-year-old. He walks, he points at things, he babbles, and he eats everything with gusto, especially cake, as we now know. I picked my favorite cake/frosting combination for Levi’s birthday cupcakes – yellow cake with…	1 vote 368 views