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Honey Vanilla Pound Cake

The headnotes to this recipe (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics), indicated that it was inspired by a recipe from Cook’s Illustrated, reportedly one of Ina Garten’s favorite magazines (and one of mine, too).  For me, learning that the dear Contessa … Continue reading

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Indonesian Ginger Chicken

This recipe (The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, p. 125) calls for two whole chickens, but I just use whatever bone-in, skin-on chicken I happen to have on hand (usually whatever is in the freezer from the last grocery store sale).  It … Continue reading

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Challah French Toast

Like so many other things, I’ve never used a recipe for French Toast.  My mom made it on Saturday mornings when we had surplus milk, eggs, and bread to use up.  When making it for a crowd, I’ve made Baked … Continue reading

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Sweet and Crunchy

Orange Honey Glazed Carrots (Barefoot Contessa at Home, p. 133) taste like the cooked carrots you know, but better.  They are still slightly crunchy, and the orange and honey bring out the natural sweetness in the carrots.  This is probably … Continue reading

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