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Image of the Day: Eggs and Soldiers
Image of the Day: Buta Kimchi (Pork and Kimchi Stir Fry)
Image of the Day: Green Chile Biscuits
Weekly Roundup: Dim Sum
- Kevin of Closet Cooking stuffed homemade dumpling wrappers with garlic, ginger and shrimp to create traditional Chinese Dumplings that he dipped in a quick-fix chili sauce.
- Scallion Pancakes are a staple of ringing in the New Year and Kirbie’s Cravings breaks down the recipe to reveal the secret to achieving the unbeatable duo of a crispy yet doughy texture.
- My Cooking Hut transforms a hearty mixture of pork and prawns into traditional steamed Shumai.
- Whip up sweet Mini Egg Tarts from Off The Spork for a creamy treat guaranteed to balance out the heat.
- Almond Cookies from Use Real Butter are a mandatory sweet finish to any dim sum spread.
- Pineapple Tarts from A Spoonful of Sugah showcase a sweet and tart homemade pineapple jam atop a buttery crust.
Image of the Day: Baked Red Velvet Donuts
Deborah Harroun of Taste and Tell gave traditional cake doughnuts a sweet update by making them in luscious red velvet. She then dipped her crimson-hued buttermilk and cocoa-flavored confections in a homemade vanilla glaze.
Weekly Roundup: Stews and Cassoulets
- Cooking Books made Shaker Bean and Cider Stew using savory smoked sausage, fresh thyme and tender cider-soaked vegetables (picture above).
- Lamb Stew with Sauteed Morning Glory from Marcus Samuelsson combines spicy chilies with sweet coconut milk and creamy avocado to create a unique stew with an international twist.
- eCurry cooked up Curried Potato and Cauliflower Stew with Toasted Peanuts in a rich tomato broth that would pair well with a few slices of hot, garlicky naan.
- Beef, Potato and Quinoa Soup on Gina’s Skinny Recipes is spiced with cumin and would be perfect topped with a few slices of avocado.
- Make Weekend French Onion Soup from The Cooking Photographer to fill your kitchen with the aromas of caramelized onions and bubbling Gruyere cheese.
- Fresh herbs and vegetables meet in this Vegetarian Cassoulet with Garlic Confit from A Little Bit of Everything.
- Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet from Acquired Taste uses creamy white beans and chicken confit for extra rich flavor.
Image of the Day: Sweet Potato & Orange Soup with Smoky Pecans
Weekly Roundup: Breakfast Pizzas
- The Breakfast Pizza on The Kitchy Kitchen is literally breakfast on a crust – it has eggs, bacon, hash browns and bubbly mozzarella cheese.
- Fresh tomatoes and pita bread make Breakfast Pizza from Sea Salt With Food easy to make since it uses ingredients you’re likely to have on hand.
- Prosciutto, Arugula and Egg Pizza with Homemade Pizza Dough from The Tastespotting Blog may take some time, but will be well worth the effort when the savory flavors come together under a blanket of melted cheese.
- Smitten Kitchen whipped up Pizza with Bacon, Onions and Cream that swaps a lush blend of ricotta and crème fraîche for plain tomato sauce.
- Leftover sauteed onions and squash meet soft eggs in Hedonia’s Wake and Bake Breakfast Pizza.
- Make vegan Italian Breakfast Pizza from the Native Foods blog for a healthy meal topped with kale, tofu scramble and classic Italian spices.
Image of the Day: Funfetti Cake Pops
Jamie Walker of Love and Butter whipped up colorful cake pops that would be perfect for any Valentine’s Day-themed spread. She coats Funfetti Cake Mix with white candy melts and then adds a burst of color with fiery Pop Rocks.
Weekly Roundup: Teatime Treats
- Earl Grey Panna Cotta from These Tastes of Mine can be served in a tea cup and paired with a strong-brewed Darjeeling tea.
- Plunk Orange Sugar Cubes from Cherry Tea Cakes into a hot mug of Gunpowder green tea for a bright, citrus flavor.
- She Simmers baked buttery Thai Tea Shortbread Cookies that we would serve with a pot of fragrant Jasmine tea.
- Earl Grey Salted Carmel Macarons from Food, Je T’aime would shine when served with the subtle flavors of a white tea.
- Make creamy Clementine Curd from Verses From My Kitchen to spread over warm-from-the-oven vanilla scones. Brew a pot of mellow Chamomile to balance the sweetness.
- Earl Grey Pound Cake from Lace adds a touch of tea to a classic, buttery dessert.
- Try a Hot Tea Toddy from ShowFood Chef for an adult twist on traditional tea.
Image of the Day: Coq Au Vin
Kimberley Hasselbrink of The Year in Food whipped up a rich and savory coq au vin that we think would be the perfect warming dish for a cozy weeknight dinner. This classic recipe blends tender chicken with carrots and mushrooms soaked in an aromatic broth of chicken stock, red wine and brandy.
Weekly Roundup: Lighter Fare
- Kale is nutritionally loaded on its own, but Dinner With Julie’s Kale with Browned Butter, Garlic, and Pan-fried Walnuts gives the green a crunchy twist (pictured above).
- Warm Spinach and Basil Salad from The Delicious Life is full of flavorful touches like garlic, pine nuts and prosciutto.
- TasteFood has your Thai takeout cravings covered with their Coconut Shrimp Curry full of fresh vegetables.
- Make this Lettuce with Oranges, Fennel, and Pomegranate from Good Life Eats for a refreshing wintertime salad.
- Sweet potatoes make for a flaky crust in veggie-packed Vegan Curry Pot Pie from Delish Your Dish.
- Give your chicken a healthy Moroccan makeover with Apricot Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables from Love and Olive Oil.
- Chard and White Bean Stew from Smitten Kitchen gets a punch of protein with a poached egg.
- Brown Eyed Baker has assembled 40 Healthy Recipes to get you going on eating better.
- Apple Quinoa Cake topped with cinnamon oats from Anja’s Food 4 Thought is a sweet, guilt-free way to end any meal.
Weekly Roundup: Creative Cocktails
- Cranberry-Lime Bellinis from Smells Like Home provide a creative outlet for leftover cranberries from your holiday table (pictured above).
- A Vanilla-Peppermint Martini from Muy Bueno Cookbook calls for both fresh mint and crushed candy canes, making it perfect if you plan to ring in the new year with a kiss.
- Pomegranate juice and elderflower liquor kick up the flavor of The Châtelaine from The Merry Gourmet.
- A creative duo of Guinness and champagne make The Black Velvet from The New York Times both bubbly and simple.
- Sparkling Pepper-Berry Cocktails from Apple A Day add a spicy kick to your celebration.
- Apple brandy, grenadine and a lime twist are all it takes to whip up the The Jack Rose from Cafe Lynnylu.
- The Vaina Cocktail from Andrea’s Recipes is a traditional Chilean belnded cocktail of cognac and crème de cacao topped off with a pinch of cinnamon.
- Gin Punch with Cherries from Lost Past Remembered is a sweet and sour combination with cherries and a touch of almond extract.
- Pomegranate-Grapefruit Champagne Sparklers from Hungry Cravings are the perfect way to toast to 2011.
- Tequila and mole add a unique Mexican flavor to the Cielo de Jalisco cocktail from Umami Mart.
Weekly Roundup: Christmas Brunch
- Whip up Gingerbread Pancakes with lemon-maple syrup from The Galley Gourmet to satisfy the sweet tooth of even the pickiest of eaters (pictured above).
- Photo A Day bakes up Eggnog Cranberry Muffins that are perfect for a quick bite between unwrapping gifts.
- Gourmet Traveller gives breakfast potatoes a twist with individual Bacon Hash Browns fried with eggs and sauteed onions.
- Pink Grapefruit Cake from Playing House is a light, sweet and citrusy start to the morning.
- The Girl Who Ate Everything updates quiche with a make-under of just four ingredients in her Bacon and Egg Toast Cups.
- Prosciutto adds an Italian twist to the classic breakfast sandwich in BS’ In The Kitchen’s Prosciutto & Smoked Gouda Egg Sandwich.
- Simple Bites brings fresh flavor to brunch with this bright and seasonal Citrus & Pomegranate Salad with Rose Water-Vanilla Syrup.
- Kids will love these homemade Cherry Pop Tarts with Vanilla Bean Glaze from Spicy Ice Cream.
- Christmas Oatmeal from Karma Cucina combines oats with classic holiday spices, apples and pomegranate for a warming breakfast treat.
Image of the Day: Gorgonzola, Pear and Balsamic Honey Galette
Stephanie Shih of Desserts for Breakfast whipped up a sweet and savory tart perfect for anytime snacking. To create the Gorgonzola, Pear and Balsamic Honey Galette, she made a pastry dough flecked with fresh thyme, filled it with crumbled gorgonzola and sliced red pears, and then gave it a final brush with a balsamic-honey glaze.
Weekly Roundup: Holiday Side Dishes
- Brandon Matzek of Kitchen Konfidence uses winter’s harvest to his advantage by pan-caramelizing Brussels sprouts in olive oil until crisp and golden and then topping them off with a sprinkle of Parmesan (pictured above).
- Sweet potatoes, baking potatoes and fragrant cumin come together in this cheesy Two Potato, Chili, and Cumin Gratin from KO Rasoi.
- Jessica Jones of Jonesing For… creates a dish that’s as frugal as it is delicious with her Warm Dijon Lentils.
- Mix cream cheese and jalapeños into your corn for a sweet and warming Mexican Corn side dish by Pip & Ebby.
- Pilaf gets a colorful and aromatic twist in A Life of Spice‘s Red Rice Pilaf made with chicken stock and Bay leaves.
- Dinner With Julie turns ordinary sweet potatoes into pillowy bites in Gnocchi with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms.
Image of the Day: Paneer with Cashew, Pomegranate and Sumac
Weekly Roundup: Hot Cocoa with a Twist
- Combine calming lavender with rich chocolate then top it off with a layer of vanilla whipped cream in Une-deux Senses Lavender Hot Chocolate. (pictured above)
- Hot chocolate gets a kick of cayenne in Spicy Hot Chocolate from Joylicious.
- Good Life Eats makes Vanilla Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate using sea salt and chopped dark chocolate.
- What Megan’s Making swirled peppermint into a marshmallow mix and the result was a recipe for bright and marbled Peppermint Marshmallows.
- Fig and Kindle whipped up a classic cup of Hot Cocoa with double the chocolate.
- My Kitchen Cafe makes beverages portable and gift-able with Truffle Hot Chocolate Balls that you freeze and then plunk in hot milk.
- The already decadent drink gets a splash of triple sec in Spicy Ice Cream’s Spiked Orange Hot Chocolate.
- Peanut butter and chocolate meet in a different kind of cup in The Family Kitchen‘s recipe for Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate.
Image of the Day: Chocolate Marshmallow Pops
Weekly Roundup: Winter Breakfasts
- Cake for breakfast? Yes, but only when with made from squash, praline, and applesauce like in the Know Whey Fall Breakfast Cake (pictured above).
- Oh She Glows whipped up a vegan Gingerbread and Pumpkin Overnight Oatmeal Parfait layered with banana soft-serve and topped with warm coconut butter.
- Eggs, chilies, and tomatoes come together in the classic North African dish Shakshouka on The Family Kitchen.
- Breakfast Quinoa from Dinner With Julie takes the healthful grain to new heights with brown sugar, cinnamon and a splash of milk.
- Scrumptious South Africa adds a spicy Mexican touch to a traditional favorite in Breakfast Eggs Baked with Tomato, Red Pepper, Smoked Sausage and Cheese.
- Gluten-Free Crepes with Honey Lavender Roasted Persimmons uses seasonal ingredients to make a sweet alternative to traditional pancakes on My Tartelette.
- The Nesting Project whipped up this Italian Sausage & Red Pepper Strata that transforms eggs into a standout main dish.
- Healthy. Happy. Life. gave risotto an A.M. makeover with its Almond Arborio Breakfast Porridge with ”Sake Citrus” Poached Figs.
