Carnivore

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Tuscan Sausage Soup with Shell Pasta, Spinach & White Beans

April 23, 2012

Mariel here. I happen to be one of those people that swears certain pasta shapes just taste better than others. Penne, rigatoni, cavatelli and orecchiete all top my list. Elbow macaroni and farfalle? Ehh, I could take ‘em or leave ‘em. I suspect it has something to do with their meager sauce-sopping abilities. In any [...]

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Four-Cheese Southwestern Breakfast Strata with Chorizo

April 17, 2012

Mary Anne here. Last week an old high school friend wrote to me on Facebook and waxed eloquent about her family reunions where apple-laced stratas were frequent features and she got me thinking about this versatile, old fashioned favorite. This rustic breakfast staple also used to be a staple in my catering repertoire when I [...]

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Greek-Style Chicken Pita Wraps with Homemade Tzatziki

March 29, 2012

Mariel here. Most nights, I do my best to make dinner…even if that means grilling up some cheese and slapping it on two slices of bread. But because I live in NYC – and am prone to bouts of culinary laziness – takeout happens. Usually courtesy of SeamlessWeb, which makes ordering all too easy. My [...]

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Lettuce Wraps Stuffed with Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

March 22, 2012

Mary Anne here. This past weekend, when I ran into an old friend at the supermarket, he casually asked if I had stopped creating new recipes for Feast and was simply overseeing Mariel’s work. I literally stopped dead in my tracks. Two things struck me about the comment: first, I would never stop cooking, and [...]

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Curried Chicken Salad with Crisp Green Apples and Soft Raisins

February 9, 2012

Mariel here. Lately I’ve been highly suggestible when it comes to food ideas. I trotted past a Dunkin’ Donuts ad for their new Tuna Fish Croissant and, BLAMMO, that’s all I wanted for dinner. After fielding a question from a reader about our Penne alla Vodka, I just had to remake it myself. So the [...]

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Butcher’s Bolognese

November 15, 2011

Mariel here. Like most people, when I receive promotional offers in the mail, I rip ‘em right up. They’re insulting – how dare you waste my time with your meaningless spam! But I guess I was feeling generous one day and decided to read through marketing material from American Express. They were shelling out a [...]

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Gouda, Sage, and Prosciutto

November 8, 2011

Mary Anne here. It would seem that I’m having a love affair with fresh sage these days. It started in August when I grew weary of mayonnaise-laden pasta salads and concocted a Potato and Canadian Bacon Galette laced with sage and Gruyere. In September, the itch for this herb returned and I whipped up a [...]

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Chicken Pot Pie with Sweet Potatoes, Leeks and Portabella Mushrooms

November 1, 2011

Mary Anne here. When my children were toddling tots, I struggled to find a dinner that pleased all three of them and their dad as well. Ravioli, Linguini with Clam Sauce, Chicken/Turkey Potpie, and Chicken Tenders were about the only choices they could all grudgingly agree upon. (Note: The links for Ravioli and Linguini with [...]

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Cider-Roasted Pulled Pork Sliders with Braised Red Cabbage and Crisp Apples

October 20, 2011

Mariel here: After whipping up that delicious Spiced Cider Bundt Cake last week, I had about a pint of leftover cider so I decided to take the dregs for a spin in a savory dish. I’m a fan of sliders – I firmly believe that small bites simply taste better than a big honkin’ bun [...]

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Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream

October 11, 2011

Mary Anne here. I must confess, I am not an ardent carnivore, but some of my warmest childhood memories center around Sunday family dinners. Oftentimes my mom would pull out all the stops and serve her bawdy brood a rare roast beef complete with all the trimmings. In those days, we ate gravy and butter [...]

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Potato, Leek and Prosciutto Parcels for Secret Recipe Club

August 29, 2011

Mariel here. Since I spent last week camping out in the Adirondacks, I didn’t get a chance to sample my mom’s amazing-looking Potato, Gruyere and Canadian Bacon Galette. In fact, the description of this tasty creation seemed to burrow itself into my brain and lodge there, so much so that I did the unthinkable on [...]

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Southern Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Biscuits

August 11, 2011

Mary Anne here. This recipe was culled from my Nana’s book of “receipts.” She was a post-Civil War baby, raised on a plantation in Eufala, Alabama, and although my grandfather moved his bride to the icy cold of Buffalo, N.Y., her heart and palate remained south of the Mason-Dixon line. Nana’s leather-bound book of receipts, [...]

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Crispy Chicken Sandwich Topped with a Fried Egg, Prosciutto and Spinach-Garlic Aioli

July 18, 2011

Mariel here. When I was little, an announcement of “breakfast-for-dinner” elicited unanimous cheers from me and my two bros who were certain that my mother’s fancy pants dinners were some sort of cosmic punishment for fibbing about brushing our teeth or walking McDuff. Scrambled eggs and bacon was the closest my mom got to serving [...]

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Sautéed Pork Medallions with a Ginger-Infused Balsamic Reduction

July 12, 2011

Mary Anne here. This past Sunday was my birthday, and in my family, if your special day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, you’re automatically entitled to a two-day “birthday weekend.” I dove headlong into queen mode, taking  full advantage and squeezing every last second out of my 48-hour party. To kick-start the festivities, I [...]

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Mango-Spinach Salad Topped with Oven-Baked Panko Chicken and Carrot-Ginger Dressing

June 28, 2011

Mariel here. Brain. Is. Fried. I have four deadlines in advance of the July Fourth festivities so my vocab is running on empty – so empty that I stood snapping and clucking my tongue at a bewildered cashier, searching for what to call that tube dealie I use to drink iced coffee. I was literally [...]

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No-Grill Sweet & Tangy Barbeque Chicken

May 3, 2011

Mariel here. For the past week-and-a-half, I’ve been recovering from a minor surgery – a procedure that necessitated filling a few heavy-duty prescriptions that all but obliterated my appetite. When you run a cooking blog, that isn’t such a great thing. Practically force-feeding myself, I’ve been subsisting on a steady diet of white rice and [...]

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Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Pork Tacos

April 7, 2011

Mariel here. Last weekend my old man came into the city for an impromptu family dinner. When I dine with my dad, he never strays too far from his favorites so I wasn’t surprised when he honed in on a local Mexican joint. He also makes a point of requesting the hottest, spiciest, most sweat-inducing [...]

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Ginger-Soy Glazed Pork Chops Over Wilted Spinach

March 22, 2011

Mariel here. In my opinion, pork chops taste best when grilled…during a backyard BBQ…in 80-degree weather. Unfortunately for those of us who live in a cooler climate – or a tiny apartment – abiding by a grill-only preparation means never enjoying The Other White Meat. Chicken, fish, veggies and grains make up the vast majority [...]

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Corned Beef and Cabbage with a Boozy Peach Glaze (a.k.a New England Boiled Dinner)

March 15, 2011

Mary Anne here. In general, I prefer to prepare most meals from scratch and that includes brining a fresh piece of brisket for homemade Corned Beef. But alas, my day job is interfering with my true love, our little blog, and I simply didn’t have the four days required for brining the beef. Thankfully, my [...]

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White Beans, Sausage and Fresh Spinach

March 8, 2011

Mariel here. There are several grocery stores within a five-block radius of my apartment – not to mention CVS and Duane Reade, which have become mini grocers in their own rights. But like everything else in NYC, the prices at the local Gristedes and D’Agostino are pretty insane. My mom tells me that when she [...]

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Osso Bucco: Braised Veal Shanks

March 3, 2011

Mary Anne here. We’ve been on a real braise-craze of late, but who can blame us, given the wicked winter we’ve endured here on the East Coast. These patiently nurtured, slowly roasted stews and braises have been a shared comfort here at Feast. The following recipe is a total splurge – a la the 1980′s [...]

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Brisket Ragu

February 24, 2011

Mariel here. That Beer-Braised Brisket I made last week? Well I finally finished it off. After transforming it into delicious little sliders, I explored my inner Italian and whipped up a homemade ragu that far exceeded my expectations since a) I’m not Italian and b) I don’t have much patience when it comes to letting [...]

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The College Cook: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

February 22, 2011

Mary Anne here. This is a guest post from Mariel’s step-sister, Kate. As I’ve mentioned in the past, ours is an unconventional, extended family and despite our scattered households, we all gather ’round the table several times a year to celebrate birthdays, holidays and any-given-Sundays. Even though Kate and I are only “related” in a [...]

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Beer-Braised Brisket Sliders

February 15, 2011

Mariel here. My workload has been a tad oppressive as of late, which certainly isn’t a bad thing when you’re a freelance writer. But unfortunately, all that writing, researching and scrambling means I’ve neglected my wee little kitchen. Last week, I subsisted solely on Chipotle-Spiced Pulled Pork, Mango Salsa and Apple Raisin Slaw leftover from [...]

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Super Bowl Party Tips

February 1, 2011

Mariel & Mary Anne here. If you’ve signed on to host a super bowl soiree – and if you’re starting to panic over what to serve and how to serve it – we’ve outlined a low-maintenance Sunday game plan over at Patch.com. We’ve also shared tons of recipe ideas as well as a brand new [...]

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Chipotle-Spiced Pulled Pork

January 20, 2011

Mary Anne here. This is another specialty divined by my better half, Michael, but getting the recipe out of him was akin to dicing and chopping a week’s worth of veggies: mind-numbingly tedious. But in the end, it was well worth the torture. Michael cooks the way most home-chefs can when they don’t blog about [...]

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Sausage and White Beans with Roasted Tomatoes

January 11, 2011

Mariel here. One of my all-time favorite winter dishes is my step-dad’s “Cost-Conscious Cassoulet.” Instead of pricey lamb and duck, he uses bone-in chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, thick-cut bacon and sweet sausage. After a 3½-hour stint in the oven – during which your house starts to smell like a bonafide Parisian bistro – you’ve got [...]

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Braise-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

December 28, 2010

Mariel here. Looks like we’re in for a wild and wooly winter, if December is a harbinger of things to come. In honor of the recent “Brrricane” (my favorite moniker for this year’s post-Christmas blizzard), I whipped up a few hearty one-pot wonders including our sweet and savory Pot Roast, as well as this Braise-Roasted [...]

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Caribbean Jerky Chicky

December 16, 2010

Mary Anne here. Recently I had the good fortune to spend a few days on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It was absolute paradise, particularly during this spate of blustery wet weather here on the east coast! As we basked in the glow of emerald green waters and relished the warm island breezes, we [...]

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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Hash

November 29, 2010

Mary Anne here. Whether you’re planning  a brunch, lunch, or dinner, this leftover-laden creation has to be the ultimate comfort food! I combined the remnants of our turkey with stuffing, boiled potatoes, sautéed onions and gravy. It’s Thanksgiving dinner’s finest transported to a hot pan and crisply browned on both sides. If I had any [...]

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Pumpkin-Spiced White Chicken Chili

October 18, 2010

Mariel here. This is Sunday food through and through. Whether you’re glued to StatTracker or the TV screen; a die-hard fan of the Lions or Lifetime Originals, this hearty weekend stew is sure to fire up a few warm fuzzies. Slightly sweeter and a little less spicy than your average chili – though you can [...]

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Spinach Salad with Balsamic Chicken, Roasted Tomatoes and Greek Olives

September 20, 2010

Mariel here. Last weekend, I had a hankering for my mom’s incredible Herb & Garlic Roasted Chicken with Figs. As I’ve mentioned many times before, however, patience is not my strong suit, so the thought of marinating this dish overnight all but killed my urge to indulge. Incidentally, I had also spent the previous day eating [...]

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Root Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Tortillas

September 9, 2010

Mariel here. A week ago, my mom dished up some pretty dy-no-mite Root Beer Baked Beans in honor of Labor Day. While her recipe is quick, easy and cheap – and therefore didn’t need to be “dumbed” down for my own tiny kitchen – I was struck by her use of soda to pep up [...]

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Stir-Fried Orange-Chili Beef with Broccoli and Spring Onions

August 12, 2010

Mariel here. It’s cool and rainy here on the East Coast…and that’s not a complaint. I haven’t been in the mood for much more than creamsicles, watermelon bites and cold crisp pickles, but thanks to a looming cold front, I decided it was time to indulge in a real meal…one that requires cooking and everything. [...]

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Molasses and Bourbon-Marinated Skirt Steak with Peach Relish

July 26, 2010

Mary Anne here. No doubt about it, Michael is the grill master in our house and he can usually be found hovering over the grates whether it’s the dead of winter or a blazing inferno. Like the proverbial postman, neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow…will keep his coals from igniting. Michael also believes in keeping [...]

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Mint Pesto Chicken with a Watermelon Avocado Salad

July 22, 2010

Mariel here. You can file this recipe under “I have a bag of frozen chicken breasts from Costco and I’m already bored to tears.” Born from a previous night’s leftovers – in this case Watermelon Bites with Cilantro-Mint Pesto – this snappy little dish is deceptively easy given its vibrant presentation and its perky, sweet-and-salty [...]

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Chunky Chicken Salad with Cherries and Walnuts

July 19, 2010

Mary Anne here. Our frugal-yet-fabulous mantra would be a whole lot harder to maintain without scooping up seasonal fruits and veggies. And right now, in the midst of this sultry July, Bing cherries are at their peak. While we’ve all seen recipes for chicken salad with grapes, it occurred to me that it might prove [...]

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Garden Pasta Salad with Chicken Sausage, Dried Apricots, and Walnuts

July 6, 2010

Mary Anne here. The weather outside is frightful – and I’m not talking snow. Here in the Northeast, we’ve been hitting 90-degrees almost daily, and the Weather Channel is predicting we’ll top out at 100 by the end of the week…and it’s only the sixth of July! This past weekend, I was hankering for my [...]

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Pineapple Barbeque-Glazed Chicken with Mango Salsa

June 30, 2010

Mariel here. Like last week’s Spice-Rubbed Steak with Chimchurri, this recipe can be classified under “Indoor Barbecuing” aka, “recreating festive, summery foods in a small, cramped Manhattan space sans an actual BBQ.” A real mouthful. Whether you choose to slap this chicken on the barbie or roast it right in the oven, this delicious dish [...]

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Spice-Rubbed Steak with Chimichurri, White Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

June 23, 2010

Mariel here. I don’t do a lot of steak-making in my little Manhattan apartment. For me, a juicy slab of sirloin or a meaty rib-eye conjures up images of backyard barbequeing, beach bonfiring and otherwise frolicking in unfenced Elysian fields. My kitchen is about 4′X4′ and as for the outdoor space…yeah, I’m not a celebrity. [...]

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