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Beer Braised Brisket

December 2, 2021 by pamflo

Brisket can be a tough cut of meat, but cooking at a low temperature and for a longer time allows it to become tender and succulent. Braising meat in beer adds a rich almost earthy flavor. Excitedly, I went in search of good local craft beer to use. Allagash, an independent  craft brewery in Portland, Maine, has a delicious signature Belgian-style wheat beer called Alllagash White. This is the beer I used for my braise. When purchasing brisket you usually […]

Categories: Crowd Pleaser, Dairy Free, Holiday Ideas, Meat/Poultry • Tags: Braise

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Fennel and Carrot Soup

October 28, 2021 by pamflo

Raw fennel has a similar taste to anise, but don’t let that intimidate you. Fennel is a flavorful addition to salads, soups and savory dishes, and just happens to be a good source of vitamin C. Cooking fennel slowly in olive oil or butter, mellows and sweetens the flavor. Smooth and silky, you’ll find this soup quite tasty. The process of sweating the vegetables or cooking until softened and the moisture is released, brings out the subtle flavors. Consider serving the […]

Categories: Appetizer, Crowd Pleaser, Gluten Free, Healthish, Holiday Ideas, Lunch Ideas, Soup, Vegetables, Vegetarian • Tags: Sauté, Simmer, Whiz

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Shakshuka

February 6, 2020 by pamflo

This one-pot dish of soft poached eggs in a steaming, flavorful tomato broth with peppers, onions and spices is called shakshuka in Israel, and is traditionally served for breakfast. This delicious dish is a staple not only in Israeli, but in Tunisian, Moroccan and Egyptian cuisine. Many other cuisines have their own version of this dish. Shakshuka is usually served in a cast iron pan with bread to soak up the zesty sauce. There are many ways to make this […]

Categories: Crowd Pleaser, Dairy Free, Eggs, Gluten Free, Greens, Healthish, Lunch Ideas, One-Pot Meals, Vegetables • Tags: Simmer

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Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Kale Soup with Beans and Fregola

January 10, 2019 by pamflo

I made this soup for my son who had gotten sick this past week. As I served it to him still sleepy at 2pm, he devoured it but was confused about what the round starchy orbs in the soup were. I told him it was Fregola, which is an Italian semolina based pasta that has been toasted. “Yum”, he said! These tiny pasta rounds are a must have in soups adding a wonderful toasty flavor and texture. It sometimes can […]

Categories: Appetizer, Beans/Legumes, Gluten Free, Greens, Healthish, Lunch Ideas, One-Pot Meals, Soups/Stews, Vegetables • Tags: Simmer

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