Nosh: March 2005

this is the second one of your recipes, in a row, that I am printing and making! Thank you so much.

Posted by Alisa at April 2, 2005 2:05 PM

I gotta admit, that gratin looks pretty amazing.

Posted by Sweetnicks at April 3, 2005 5:17 AM

I made this last night and it was simply divine.

Posted by The Hedonist Gourmet at April 4, 2005 11:13 PM

Brian, have any leftovers you want to share? :) Glad that you tried it and backed up my claim, and that someone else would indeed step over their own mother as well!

Posted by Mia at April 4, 2005 11:17 PM

Hi Mia!
The gratin looks delish! The photo transports very well the aroma and promising taste. While I'm typing this my printer is printing away...it'll be on our menu sometime later this week, for sure.

Posted by Oliver at April 5, 2005 10:33 PM

reading your recipes is like porn especially because i am dieting. i'd step over your mom for this...
x

Posted by jane at April 6, 2005 1:24 PM

Actually, I did have some leftovers. I combined about 5 cups of the leftover potato/fennel with about 1lb of sliced smoked sausage ( a mixture of hot and sweet italian that I smoked on a whim this weekend) and about 12oz of picante. Shred chipotle jack cheese on top and garnish with chives and sour cream for an insanely weird but very, very good quick dinner. I just wish that there was some leftover fennel greens to freshen up the flavor because the fennel sort of got lost in all that strong sausage and picante flavor.

Posted by The Hedonist Gourmet at April 6, 2005 10:13 PM

@ Alisa:
How did it turn out?

@Brian:
Wow, that sounds amazing. You took it to a completely new level!

@ everyone:
Thanks for the great feedback on this dish!

Posted by Mia at April 6, 2005 11:37 PM

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Ooooooh... god, there are SO many amazing recipes coming out of this monts IMBB. I'm not a baker, but I might become one just to try all of these!

Posted by Fatemeh at March 25, 2005 1:43 AM

WOW. This sounds (and looks) scrumptious. Of all the IMBB entries Ive read so far, this one's the first that I want to try and make. A savory muffin- I love the idea of that! The flavors you've chosen are brillant and I can only imagine they taste even better all together. Great entry!

Posted by tanvi at March 25, 2005 3:41 AM

Excellent! This is the first savory one I've seen, and defintely do-able. I love how your picture loses its sense of scale... I can imagine this being an 8-inch across muffin!

Posted by McAuliflower at March 25, 2005 7:32 AM

wow! this muffin sounds unbelievably good. it reminds me of the caramelized pear and gorgonzola pizza i like at california pizza kitchen. yum!! thanks for helping me see the light of savory muffins with this fantastic flavor combination. i may just have to try this. :)

Posted by Emily at March 26, 2005 4:48 AM

This looks like pure genius. Some of my fave flavors, all together. I wish my IMBB entry had been so creative.

Posted by Suebob at March 26, 2005 6:01 AM

I love goat cheese, and this looks just incredible. I don't like to bake all that very much, but this may have convinced me to give it a try!

Posted by Irene at March 26, 2005 3:59 PM

Thanks for all of your comments! I really enjoyed the muffins' tender texture, how the pears partially melt into the muffin, and how that balances with the creaminess and crunch from the other ingredients.

I like the idea of caramelizing the pears or adding a sprinkling of diced pears to the top of each muffin before baking so that they get nice and brown. Or caramelized shallots? Mmm.

I enjoyed this IMBB so much -- everyone had such beautiful entries -- this had to be the best one yet!

Posted by Mia at March 28, 2005 2:37 PM

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I got tears (of longing) in my eyes looking at that picture and reading your post. I must run out and get some avocados today and try it!

Posted by Rachael at March 21, 2005 5:14 PM

mmm! that sounds so yummy. i dont like avocados (i know, im weird) but ill definetely have to try out the vinaigrette soon!

Posted by tanvi at March 22, 2005 12:10 AM

@Rachel
Yes, run! It is imperative that you eat avocados immediately! :) Btw, no luck with your pickles yet, but I'm still looking. Maybe I'll find them in Munich.

@Tanvi
The vinaigrette is very good on butter lettuce, maybe toss a few grilled shrimp and grapefruit on top for good measure! Hope you enjoy ...

Posted by Mia at March 22, 2005 12:39 AM

That picture looks amazing! I will definitely be making this as soon as I can get to the store. I love your blog, and found it through a link on Tanvi's blog. I'll be placing a link for you on my own. Thanks for the great recipe -- my mouth is watering!

Posted by Sweetnicks at March 23, 2005 4:40 PM

Hey Sweetnicks! It tastes as good as it looks! And you can keep the vinaigrette for a week in your fridge. I used it on practically everything.

I love your site too -- it somehow reminds me of chocolate, which is always a good thing. :)

Posted by Mia at March 24, 2005 12:37 PM

Oh wow.. that picture just screams Spring! Love it - can't wait to eat some. Lovely post & blog.

Posted by Heather at March 27, 2005 8:46 AM

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I always get too HUNGRY when I visit this site! Have to go eat something now ! :)

Posted by chris at March 21, 2005 5:49 PM

That's the point! :)
Hope you found a nice dinner tonight.

Posted by Mia at March 22, 2005 12:41 AM

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Your tart looks divine, we had similar inspirations, but I like your idea of using a ganache for the chocolate flavoring. Yum!

Posted by McAuliflower at March 20, 2005 1:09 AM

Oh my flippin blimey eck. That dressing looks divine... The mushrooms, and i'm not a big mushroom fan, look absolutely gorgeous... I have to try this one.

Thanks

Posted by Mark P. at March 24, 2005 8:17 PM

heeyyyy mark p.
Yes, try it! It was wonderful. And as for the mushrooms, roasted ones are a completely different world. These are spicy so maybe give it a shot. Thanks!
Mia

Posted by Mia at March 24, 2005 11:57 PM

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