The Yellow Apron

Creating recipes for everyday.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Enough with the Tomatoes Already!

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Remember when I thought my cherry tomato plant was dying?  My limited gardening skills appear to have paid off, because it grew back even ...
Monday, August 26, 2013

Tequila-Lime Chicken

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I was just cooking up some drumsticks to shred the chicken for burritos, but it looked too good.  I guess the taste I was going for was li...
Friday, August 23, 2013

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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I was tired of oatmeal. As a kid, I used to make these all the time for Saturday breakfast, since I was usually the first one up.  I had...
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Common Cooking Terms

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Most culinary terms are French.  A few are Italian, some are even English, and others are determined by specific ethnic cuisine.  Once you...
Saturday, August 17, 2013

Beef with Broccoli

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Ah, I'm finally able to eat anything I want!  Now I just need the time to cook it. This is a variation of the "Asparagus with B...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Kale with Garbanzo Beans

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I admit, my kale repertoire is limited.  This one tasted different enough for me to post.  At this point, I didn't care; I hadn't ...
Sunday, August 11, 2013

Whipped Purple Sweet Potato

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Two days until I can have food with texture.  I really want a steak.  Meanwhile, I didn't want to have boring potatoes with the frozen...
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Scallop Ravioli

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I bought a pasta machine.  I know, I've always said you can make pasta with just a rolling pin, but I had a gift certificate.  I also ...
Monday, August 5, 2013

Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake

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How long does it take to stock Ding Dongs?  I got Twinkies for the crew at work, but I don't like them.  Want my creamy chocolate.  Mean...
Friday, August 2, 2013

Ground Beef Chili with Beans

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Still not chewing.  The dentist is on vacation, so I have to deal with the temporary crown for three weeks instead of two.  I'm not a ...
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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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