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Herbed Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by Emma Barker on Saturday, October 24, 2009, In : entrees

Macaroni and Cheese from a box has its place in my diet; it's comforting, it's easy, and it comes in Spiderman shapes. However, when it comes to taste, texture, and actually knowing what went into what you are eating, you can't beat homemade.

This recipe is similar to the one my mom makes, which she got from the fine folks at America's Test Kitchen. I added basil to mine and baked it in small, individual size ramekins. I was really pleased with the way it turned out-as cheesy and co...
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Garlic Bread

Posted by Emma Barker on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, In : Sides

I love the taste of garlic bread way too much to care how bad it makes my breath smell.

Ingredients:
Sourdough bread, sliced 1 inch thick
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp butter
*makes 3 slices

Crush the garlic. In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Add the garlic to the butter, and mix well. Spread the garlic/butter mixture generously on one side of each slice of bread. Toast in the broiler at 350 degrees F for about 2 minutes, until the edges of the bread begin to turn brown.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Apples

Posted by Emma Barker on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, In : Desserts

The weather finally cooled down today to the point where eating chocolate no longer seemed like a ludicrous proposition, and I took full advantage of that fact with this new recipe. It's just about as easy as it gets; I made it in just an hour between classes, and I think I could probably have made it faster if I wasn't making it up as I went along.

Apples with peanut butter are a popular, healthy snack that I eat quite often. Peanut butter and chocolate put together make another powerf...

Garlic Rice

Posted by Emma Barker on Monday, September 28, 2009, In : Sides

Rice makes a great accompaniment to many meals. It works well as a side dish for meats, seafood, and vegetables and is perfect for soaking up tasty sauces. However, the same old rice day after day can quickly become boring. This garlic rice recipe is a delicious variation that I use to make rice more exciting. I learned how to make it from a high school friend who had grown up in Peru, who told me that they had made it daily in Lima when she lived there.

Ingredients:
1 cup long grain white rice...
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Emma Barker

Davis, Ca

Welcome to my blog! I'm Emma, a recent college graduate with a BA in French. I am passionate about cooking and writing, among other things. Come share in my love of food!

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