Category: baked

[ 0 ] September 18, 2014 |

New Kid on the Block: PAUL

PAUL, a french bakery that has numerous locations throughout the District, opened its newest location at Metro Center.  JKGF attended a soft opening last week and enjoyed the pastries and desserts.  They are located close to the metro at 555 13th Street NW and the entrance is on F Street.  See what we got to […]

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Recipe Pick: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
[ 0 ] September 10, 2014 |

Recipe Pick: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

*Cheers to Paulding & Company, a full catering kitchen based in San Francisco founded by mother-daughter duo Tracy and Terry Paulding, for this week’s recipe. Yield:  32 pieces 32 medium sized brown mushrooms (crimini) 2 medium shallots 2 Tbs. butter 1 cup fresh sourdough breadcrumbs (or dry bread crumbs, if you don’t have fresh, but use […]

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Recipe: Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
[ 0 ] July 11, 2013 |

Recipe: Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

1 lb. brussel sprouts 3 TBSP Olive Oil 2 strips of turkey bacon (*diced) Salt & Pepper (To Taste) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Cut the brussel sprouts into halves and toss in a bowl with the olive oil, bacon bits, salt and pepper.  Place brussel sprouts on a baking sheet and bake for […]

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Cook for Your Sweetie: Roasted Halibut
[ 1 ] February 14, 2013 |

Cook for Your Sweetie: Roasted Halibut

Some will dine out, some will stay in, some will frown at the very site of a V-Day heart shaped balloon, but all will smile at this recipe.  ROASTED HALIBUT WITH PICKLED BEETS! Yes, please.  Happy Valentine’s Day, XOXO!! *Recipe Courtesy BetterEats.com Cook Time 25 min Prep Time 15 min Yields 8 serv.   INGREDIENTS ·         2 slice(s) […]

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Brownie Confessions
[ 0 ] February 16, 2012 |

Brownie Confessions

After taking in about a pound of lamb during one sitting, I surprised myself when I pulled out Naughty Bits Brownies and a tall glass of milk for dessert.  With names like “The Shiksa Brownie”, the “Cabana Banana Boy Brownie” and the “Living in Sin Brownie”, my temptation would not let me pass on dessert.   […]

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