February 2011
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Guest Post: A Valentine's Dinner In
Hello Yummybites readers! It’s Ali’s friend Naomi, back again for another guest blog post. I hope you enjoy reading about my little culinary adventure.
After making my husband a five course home-cooked meal for both Chanukah and his birthday this year (and hearing requests for the same treatment in years to come), Justin and I decided to make a big fancy meal in honor of Valentine’s Day. So we...
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Vegetarian "Pasta Carbonara"
A few nights ago I was seriously craving some pasta carbonara, traditionally known as Italian coal miner’s food, because it is so simple and hearty. We didn’t have any bacon in the house, one of the key four ingredients (bacon or guanicale, eggs, cheese, and black pepper), but with everything else on hand decided to make it my own way. We’re moving in a few days after all,...
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Sunday Brunch a la Fork
Ahhhhh, Sunday brunch— what a glorious luxury. Sunday morning Slip and I made plans to meet our friend Seth and wanted to find somewhere we hadn’t tried and that had a great menu for brunch. Enter: Fork Restaurant in Old City, located on Market Street between 3rd and 4th. First of all, I love walking around Old City on a sunny day, with so much beauty and history to take in. Second of...
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In Italy, Luxury Transforms Caves Into Hotels →
I think in my next life I’d like to be a culinary anthropologist. Or in this one. This town sounds so incredibly beautiful and ancient it makes me want to cry.
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Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a dish I’ve had a lot but many people have never heard of— it’s an Israeli dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. What could be bad about that? It’s easy to make and has dynamic flavors, making it a great weeknight dinner dish. You probably have most of the ingredients in your house already, too. Here’s how it goes:
Shakshuka
Recipe adapted...
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Audrey Claire Taichman to open "Cook" in June →
Click above— this looks amazing!!
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I made a Twitter account this week! Please follow me @YummyBitesBlog
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Pasta with Creamy Eggplant and Tomato Sauce
We had an eggplant in the fridge last week that was on it’s way out and I was in the mood for something homey and filling so I whipped up this homemade pasta sauce. It was completely satisfying and the flavor the roasted eggplant contributed was perfect. Plus, I love any opportunity to use my immersion blender.
I didn’t use a recipe for this, but here’s (approximately) how...
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Gluttony in All Its Glory: Chef Matt Levin debuts... →
Wow.
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Garbanzo Sprout Burgers
I made these burgers for the big birthday dinner. I made them mini just so I could call them sliders. Oh, and they were incredibly delish- bookmarked, remembered, ready to make again. H, Slip’s sister, is vegetarian, dairy, and gluten free. These were perfect!
Garbanzo Sprout Burgers
Recipe Courtesy of I Can’t Eat Anything
2 1/2 cups garbanzo beans
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1/3...
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Roast Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
A few weeks ago I invited Slip’s family over for dinner to celebrate his birthday. I needed to get creative because his sister is basically vegan and I wanted everyone to be happy and sated. I made this roasted chicken with lots and lots and lots of garlic (yum!), served with a side of roasted root vegetables and polenta. Polenta and the veggies were hearty enough, along with a vegan...
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CookieBar, Jammers, and Dorie
Yesterday my cousin Ann and I hit Dorie Greenspan’s week-long pop-up CookieBar at 59th and Park for some incredibly delicious cookies, served by Ms. Greenspan herself. To be honest, I didn’t know it was Dorie until we’d been chatting with her for a few minutes already and my cousin asked what she typically serves as an accompaniment when she makes her Beggar’s Linguini...
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Chocolate Savories for your Sweet →
Here are some ways to incorporate chocolate into your Valentine’s Day, or any dinner, as well as some history. Courtesy of NPR.
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I know he’s not the best… but Fabio is just so damn lovable.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte
Last week I asked Slip what kind of dessert he wanted for his birthday, claiming I’d make absolutely anything (lucky guy). He asked for “something chocolate-peanut butter-y and kind of a mousse”. This is what I came up with, courtesy of Dorie Greenspan’s recipe.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte
Ingredients: Crust 1 box chocolate wafer cookies, processed into fine crumbs 1/3...
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Le Castagne: An Unexpected Italian Feast!
Last Thursday night Slip and I became 2 of the luckiest people in Philadelphia as we received a last minute invite to a 6-course tasting dinner at Le Castagne in Rittenhouse. His aunt and uncle won the dinner at an auction, so we joined his parents and M and M in partaking in this visually striking and incredibly delicious dinner, paired with prosecco followed by 5 more glasses of wine.
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Dorie Greenspan’s Pop-Up Cookie Bar. Friday. I’m there.
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Chipotle and Rosemary Roasted Nuts: How Easy is...
Lucky for me and just in time, Rachel gave me Ina Garten’s newest cookbook, How Easy is That? for my birthday last month. I used a few of the recipes to make some snacks at our apartment before we went bowling, as well as some baked treats (like Busy Day Cake), and some additions from guests, including Ira’s brownies and Carys’ rice krispie treats!
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2011 Jade Gala: The Food!
Somehow Slip and I managed to try almost every single restaurant last night— I think we only missed one. Through a purely strategic method we slowly plowed through all the food offerings the Jade Gala provided, and they were, mostly, simply stunning. Here are some of the highlights of the night:
At Beijing Homestyle, we were greeted by friendly servers and a few great dishes. The...
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2011 Jade Gala: A Feast to Ring in the New Year
Last night Slip and I had the privilege to attend the first annual NAAAP Jade Gala.* We arrived at the Loews Hotel and after an incredibly friendly greeting proceeded to peer into the majestic ballroom, salivating until the gala officially opened up. We made a quick game plan- slowly walk around the room, picking up a few plates at a time, and pausing to taste, talk, and share drinks in between.
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Busy Day Cake
A few weeks ago my friend Amy organized a recipe exchange- such a wonderful idea. I brought along chocolate dipped peanut butter biscotti, a hit with the coffee and tea drinkers, but Amy made a simple but incredibly scrumptious cake she called Chocolate Chip Cake, and Nina more aptly named Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Cake. I recreated this recipe a few weeks ago for a joint birthday party Slip...
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NAAAP Philadelphia Jade Gala →
This is where I’ll be on Friday evening— at the Loews Hotel enjoying a culinary sampling of some of the regions top Zagat rated Asian restaurants, sipping on sake and snapping photos so I can review it all later. If you’re interested in attending, click the link above to find out more about tickets. I can’t wait!
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Zama
Last week a small group of friends decided to venture out in the snow and ice to try a new restaurant for Restaurant Week lunch, a first. Going for lunch is actually a great idea— 3 courses for only $20, and you get to beat the crazy crowds and wait time at most places for RW dinner.
I suggested Zama, a sushi restaurant in Rittenhouse that I have been wanting to try for a while. Run by Chef...
Happy Birthday to Slip!
My sous chef extraordinaire!
