The Yellow Apron

Creating recipes for everyday.

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Quinoa and Kale Salad

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I've never bought kale before.  To me, it's not even a garnish, it's what's under the real food at salad bars and buffets....
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Baby Artichoke

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This was supposed to be my dandelion greens post, but they are taking forever to grow large enough to eat.  Silly me, I thought that they ...
Sunday, June 24, 2012

The Clearance Rack

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I have already extolled the advantages of the meat section's clearance area.  Buy meat on the last day before it expires and get 50% off...
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Chia Experiments

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I keep hearing about how good chia is supposed to be for you.  Protein, fiber, Omega-3, all sorts of good stuff.  And the uses seemed simila...
Monday, June 18, 2012

Balsamic Pizza

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I was thinking of making a savory galette after reading about them in the L.A. Times .  However, I put on a bit of manicotti weight and d...
Friday, June 15, 2012

Double Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

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Do they even sell buttermilk in pint containers?  Every time I buy some for one thing (in this case, the quark ), I have to figure out how...
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Meaty Manicotti

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This is what I did with the quark .  I had never made this cheesy pasta dish, and researched several recipes.  Aside from stuffing the pas...
Saturday, June 9, 2012

Quark

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I had never heard of this type of cheese until there was an article about it in the L.A. Times .  It is a soft, fresh cheese that requires n...
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Beer Ice Cream

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That beer in the house is coming in handy.  I cut out this recipe from the L.A. Times a long time ago, but this is my first time making i...
Sunday, June 3, 2012

Chicken Cacciatore

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My mom used to make a tomato and chicken recipe that she called chicken cacciatore.  My guess is that it was a little less complicated tha...
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Lurker Smurf
Southern California, United States
I am a baker and freelance caterer who enjoys a cooking challenge. Using the stray items that collect in a pantry, fridge, or freezer has become my specialty. I like to take my inspiration from any cuisine I sample, even if my tweaking produces a less-than-authentic result.
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