Some people have their broccoli-cheese casserole; I have this: penne with blue cheese and broccoli. It’s filled with the same comforting overload of starch and gooey cheese but has an added element of danger provided by tangy blue cheese and generously-applied red pepper flakes. I’ve been making this dish for years – I distinctly remember […]
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| Blue Cheese, Broccoli, Comfort Food, Pasta, Penne, Spicy
By Tom // 3 November 2010 in: Recipes
In one of my first posts on this blog I declared my love for harissa, the spicy North African red pepper spread. Since then I have strayed a bit: our jar of harissa run out, I began to flirt with other spicy red pastes — I was not immune the the trendy allure of sriracha. […]
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| Harissa, North Africa, Pork, Sausage, Spicy
The weather in Minneapolis has been a bit off-and-on lately. That is, spring is definitely on its way in, but after a couple of amazing 70 and 80 degree days, 50 starts to seem chilly! That just means it’s time for a little chili! We first tried this Vegetarian Chili on a Friday during Lent […]
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| Beans, Chili, Fritos, Spicy, vegetarian, Whole Foods
By Tom // 20 March 2009 in: Pairings
Let’s intellectualize beer and hot dogs. Hurrr.
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| British, British Ale, Dijon, Harissa, Hotdogs, Lazy, Onions, Pale Ale, Relish, Spicy