Posts for December 3rd 2009

recipes

Eggs Baked in Tomato Sauce

Modified from Food & WineEggs Baked in Tomato SauceIngredients2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 8 large eggs 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.

Modified from Food & Wine

Eggs Baked in Tomato Sauce

Eggs Baked in Tomato Sauce Recipe 2009-12-03 16:43:20

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large eggs
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 minute.
  2. Add the tomatoes and their juices. Break up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon or your fingers. Add the thyme and simmer, letting the flavors fuse, for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  5. Set 4 shallow ovenproof bowls on a baking sheet. Pour the pureed sauce into the bowls. Crack 2 eggs into each bowl and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs and bake the eggs for about 8-10 minutes, until the whites are just set. Serve hot.

Serves 4.

Holiday

Name That Dish!

Below is South America's most popular cookie, which contains a dulce de leche filling.
Below is South America's most popular cookie, which contains a dulce de leche filling. Can you name the specialty?

Guess the Dish 2009-12-03 16:15:47

gift guide

5 Slow Food Finds Any Locavore Will Love

Wondering what to get your market-obsessed mother-in-law or locavore love-of-your-life this year?
Slow Food & Locavore Gift Ideas

Wondering what to get your market-obsessed mother-in-law or locavore love-of-your-life this year? Thankfully, there's lots of loot to choose from, whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Slow Food International's first-ever Terra Madre Day on Thursday, Dec. 10. It's an occasion geared toward supporting good, clean, fair, local food, small-scale production, and fair-trade food practices around the world. From farmers market accessories to locally grown goodies, we've got suggestions that will make any slow-foodie smile.

Come Party With Me

Come Party With Me: Cookie Swap — Drinks

At a cookie swap, it's a good idea to have an assortment of refreshments, especially if hosting the party in the afternoon.

At a cookie swap, it's a good idea to have an assortment of refreshments, especially if hosting the party in the afternoon. Some people will want alcohol and others will not. Set out pots of coffee and tea and a pitcher of sparkling water with cranberries. Fill a bucket with ice and place individual cartons of milk inside. Pour sparkling wine and offer one signature cocktail. Avoid serving a libation that's too sweet; instead opt for a tart-refreshing concoction like a grapefruit sparkler. This drink is basically a mimosa with grapefruit juice. To get the easy recipe, read more

recipes

Fast & Easy Dinner: Beet and Fennel Salad

The best and most filling salad recipes are ones that have lots of flavors, textures, and ingredients.

The best and most filling salad recipes are ones that have lots of flavors, textures, and ingredients. For example, a salad that's packed with beets, fennel, olives, oranges, onions, and greens is complex enough to stand alone as a meal. It may take a little time to chop and prep the veggies, but the resulting salad is worth the effort. Serve with a slab of good cheese and a chunk of crusty bread, and you've got a dinner that's perfect for last-minute holiday entertaining.

Check out the vegetarian-friendly recipe and read more

baking

Burning Question: Does Glass or Metal Affect Baking?

Last week, PetSugar came to me with a good question: is it possible to bake brownies in a glass pan instead of metal?

Last week, PetSugar came to me with a good question: is it possible to bake brownies in a glass pan instead of metal? The short answer is yes. It is possible to bake brownies or other cookie bars with a glass pan — but this comes with a few caveats.

According to Lauren Chattman, author of The Baking Answer Book, clear glass, much like dark metal, absorbs heat, making it ideal for crisp-crusted pies but much less so for bar cookies, quick breads, and fruit crisps, which can easily become burnt.

Aluminum and nonstick pans are generally best for brownies, although ceramic, which is slower to absorb heat, will work, too, but will produce a lighter-colored product at the end. If you must use glass, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees and bake for the same duration of time to achieve desirable results.

Got a burning question? Join the Burning Question group in the YumSugar Community! It's your place to post the most pressing questions about the culinary world.

Source: Flickr User kim siciliano salem

TV

Top Chef Quiz: Season Finale Part 1

The end of season six is very near, and in one week, the judges will crown a new Top Chef.

The end of season six is very near, and in one week, the judges will crown a new Top Chef. On last night's episode the final four were put to the test in Napa, where they had to create dishes using grapes and local in-season ingredients. Mr. NapaStyle, Michael Chiarello, was the guest judge. Were you watching? Find out how well you paid attention when you take my quiz!

Photo courtesy of Bravo

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