Recipe blog by Adrianna Adarme

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13

Mar

Plantains, Two Ways

Hi Monday, I’m usually not so excited about you but I have a cubano coffee in my hand, my sunglasses on and I’m dreaming about this vegan coconut ice cream and plantain combo (my new obsession). Not too shabs, not too shabs at all.

I learned a few things growing up in South Florida. 1) How to deal with frizzy hair. 2) That Florida is a place where old people get really awesome at tennis. 3) And how to make plantains.

This recipe is easy-peasy, totally Monday-proof. Buy two different types of plantains: dark brown and green. And then–in the same pan–make an appetizer (or side dish) and dessert. Yes please! .

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29

Dec

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

in Appetizers, Sides, Snacks

Hi.

How did the holiday treat you? I ate PW’s cinnamon rolls (thank you to everyone who offered tips!), got a pair of red Tom’s and hung out with family. It was wonderful!

Did you know that 2011 is on…umm…Saturday! How did that happen? What an amazing year this has been! I’m ringing it in at a friend’s Mad Men themed New Year’s Party.

So my friend Teri and I are getting beehive hair-do’s, putting on glittery 50′s dresses and whipping up retro appetizers.

I contemplated a few options: tacky Jell-O molds, Swedish meatballs, deviled eggs (which I LOVE), pigs in a blanket (ew!), fondue (umm, yes please!).

I finally settled on this Spinach and Artichoke Dip.

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06

Dec

Maple-Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

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I never really understood why brussels sprouts were hated so much during my childhood. Honestly, as far as a kid-friendly food it doesn’t get much better than this. I would compare them to baby carrots, except they’re just baby cabbages. Considering I grew up during the days of Cabbage Patch Dolls you would think these would be a homerun.

BTW – do they still make cabbage patch dolls? I never owned one, but I always wanted one of the boy dolls. Is it weird to want a boy doll if you’re a girl? Did guys even want those dolls to begin with?

These are deep thoughts my friends. Deep thoughts.

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27

Oct

Meatballs!

in Appetizers, Dinner, Sandwiches, Sides

Whoaaa! Meatballs!!!

After watching 7 straight episodes of The Jersey Shore, I decided I needed to make meatballs. I had never seen the show before and after the first episode I literally couldn’t pull myself away. It’s incredible.

I learned all about “GTL” and how to avoid “grenades.” And what “t-shirt time” means. My favorite part is kinda how The Situation cooks Sunday dinners for all of them. And he always, ALWAYS make meatballs. I can’t even try and pronouce meatballs the way they do.

And no, this recipe didn’t come from The Situation, whom by the way, just came out with a book that supposedly promises recipes for all of the food he cooks on Sundays. Umm…can we say Christmas present? Yeah, I’m pumped.

This recipe came from The Pioneer Woman because I’m not sure she’s ever made a bad meal in her life. And because she says funnier and whittier things than all of us combined.

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20

Oct

Pumpkin Spice Beer Bread

in Breakfast, Sides, Snacks

I first learned to make beer bread in college, and if you know any college students that want to cook more, I suggest you tell them about it. Beer bread is that ideal college recipe for a few reasons:

1) One of the main ingredients is beer – duh.
2) There are only 3 other ingredients, and all of them are cheap and don’t go bad when left in your cabinet for 9 months.
3) There’s minimal dishwashing required after making this – this is helpful when you’re roommate has left so many dirty dishes that you can’t actually reach your sink.
4) This bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack between meals, which is great when things are so busy you’ve started to forget what time of day it is.

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06

Oct

Parmesan and Dill Cauliflower Puree

in Dinner, Sides

Since I consider us so close friends, and since I’m a bad liar, I want to let you know that for the next couple weeks my posts have all been written in the past. You see, as I write this post I’m sitting on my couch with my wedding a full 3 weeks away. However, at the time you are all now reading this I am in reality on the other side of the country from my couch, pulling together all the last details for my wedding and trying not to freak out since I’m going to be married in only 4 days.

Here’s what I’m hoping my life looks like right at this moment:

I fit in my wedding dress. I hope for this most of all.

All of our luggage made it across country. I can probably wear my wedding dress all week, but it might get weird.

There are sunny skies. Hurricanes would be highly unwelcome right about now.

I’ve eaten at least a pound of crab legs by now. Two pounds would be ideal even better.

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27

Sep

Super Exciting Turnip and Potato Patties

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Okay, I may have exaggerated a bit by calling these fritters “super exciting.” But I felt like I needed something to counter-act the fact that these are made of turnips and it’s hard to find a less exciting sounding word than “turnip”. Due to the dullness of it’s name I think turnips are often overlooked in the food world. I mean, who thinks of turnips when you have ingredient options like blood oranges, sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes or Vidalia onions? If produce were children and recipes were kickball teams, turnips would probably get picked last every time.

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22

Sep

Blueberry Biscuits with Vanilla Icing

in Biscuits, Breakfast, Sides

There are some things in the South that you just can’t find elsewhere in the country. Sweet tea is number one. I’m not sure why everyone else has issues with combining tea and sugar, but Southerners are pros.

Fried okra. Actually, make that okra in general. I have seen okra at the farmer’s markets here in California, but every time I buy some the guy at the stand looks at me like I’ve just asked to buy the only bruised and rotting tomato that he owns. Seriously dude, I know how to cook this stuff.

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20

Sep

Cheddar Chive Spoon Bread

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Whenever I think of good hybrids, the first thing that comes to mind are designer dogs, bred purely to fill the high standards of cuteness our society currently has. They are:

Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever + Poodle = ridiculously cute genius type)

Labradoodles (Labrador + Poodle = super friendly genius type)

Puggles (Beagle + Pug = the smallest pile of cuteness ever)

Maltipoos (Maltese + Poodle = super smart small animal)

My recent hybrid obsession isn’t dog related at all. Surprisingly, I know. It’s a food hybrid and it’s been around for a really long time, and is about as American as baseball and Bruce Springsteen. Word on the street is that it was actually served morning, day and night at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Home. Fancy. It’s called:

Spoon Bread (Grits + Cornbread = homey, comforting, awesomeness)

Since I love both grits and cornbread, it’s sort of an ideal dish for me. And because I would never dream of having grits without cheese, I thought it’d be a smart move to add cheddar and bit of chives for a punch of color and texture.

You start with pretty much making grits. Pouring your milk into your saucepan with few tablespoons of butter.

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04

Aug

Fresh Corn and Avocado Salsa

in Appetizers, Sides

I really, really, really miss summer vacation. I wish that someone had told me that adulthood meant most of my summers would be spent sitting behind a desk. At least then I could maybe have found time to start a petition for change. Nowadays if I find myself with more than a week of free time it’s because I’m unemployed and I then I’m stressed about paying rent, health insurance, and buying dog food. Why can’t I just go to summer camp instead?

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