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19 01, 2015

Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

2023-03-02T17:59:07+00:00Cooking Blog, Recipes|

These biscuits can be formed to look like traditional rolled biscuits (top picture) or can be made as drop biscuits (bottom picture). Ingredients 1 cup flour plus extra flour for sprinkling on the work surface 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces 1/8 tsp. baking soda 1 ...[ get the full recipe ]

23 12, 2014

Perfect Pie Crust Recipe

2023-03-02T18:00:10+00:00Recipes|

Servings:   This recipe makes two pie crusts. Ingredients (shown in the yellow dish) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter 1/4 cup vegetable shortening* 3/4 tsp. salt 5-7 Tbsp. ice cold water Variations:  You can replace the 1/4 cup vegetable shortening with 1/4 cup of any of the following ingredients:  1/4 cup ...[ get the full recipe ]

31 12, 2013

Cucina Rustica’s Ricotta & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

2023-03-02T18:03:44+00:00Restaurants & Travel|

Recently, I had the opportunity to eat at Cucina Rustica ("CR") in downtown LA.  It is at the corner of Wilshire and Figueroa (888 Wilshire Blvd.).  CR offers a warm atmosphere and a cozy bar downstairs with food and great happy hour wine deals.  Try the thin-crust Vulcano pizza with pepporoni, sausage, and sliced, fresh jalapenos ...[ get the full recipe ]

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