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Category Archives: Cooking
Ricki Cooks the Book – My Father’s Daughter
Yeah, this is Gwynnie’s cookbook. I know, I know, I had mixed feelings, too. She was on the cover of Bon Appetit the same month the new editor took over and my first thought was, if this is where Bon Appetit is going, … Continue reading
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Tagged cauliflower, gwyneth paltrow, my father's daughter, potato cake, ricki cooks the book, roasted chicken, salad
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Ricki Cooks the Book – ‘wichcraft
This is the second installment in my new series wherein I take a cookbook I wanted desperately, bought, and then proceeded to stare at the pretty pictures of and not at all cook from for a good long time. And … Continue reading
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Tagged 'wichcraft, arugula, cook the book, fennel, fresh market, pork, ricotta, sandwich, tom colicchio
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Ricki Cooks the Book – Ancient Grains for Modern Meals
I have, approximately, 1,882 cookbooks. I have cooked food from approximately five. I think it’s time to rectify that. And to make myself in some way publicly accountable, I’m going to write about cooking from books I haven’t cooked from … Continue reading
Ricki Cooking School, Chapter 3 – Garlic Bread and Tomato Soup with Pesto
I made this tonight and my husband said, “You should write this stuff down.” So I am! (I’m also wondering if he’s planning to kill me, but still wants his next wife to cook his favorite foods. But probably not. … Continue reading
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Tagged cooking, garlic bread, pesto, san marzano tomatoes, tomato soup
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Ricki Cooking School, Chapter Two – Sweet Potato Soup
I made Thanksgiving this year for the largest group I’ve made it for so far. It was very exciting. Of course, I had help. My in-laws brought Burgundy mushrooms and seven-layer cookies. My friends Vanessa and Peter brought two kinds … Continue reading
Ricki Cooking School, Chapter One – Brussels Sprouts
My in-laws came over last night and they really enjoyed my Brussels sprouts and asked how to make them. The thing is, I always get compliments on the easiest food. Here is how I make Brussels sprouts (or, really, any … Continue reading
