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Finska Kakor, aka Finnish Cakes with Sweet Butter and Almonds

January 17, 2012 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 9 Comments

Mary Anne here. Mariel’s BFF is getting married in May, and naturally we’ll be hosting her bridal shower. Mariel’s gal pal is like the second daughter I never had, and so of course I want the party to reflect how much we love her. One of the best ways to express our devotion is through[…]

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Simply Scampi

January 10, 2012 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 16 Comments

Mary Anne here. As I write this, the wind is positively roaring outside my window; the thermometer has plummeted into the single digits and the windchill factor boasts a cool minus 8. It’s this time of year when my body – revolting against well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions – craves all things butter. And what better[…]

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Apple and Potato Soup with Brie and Glazed Pecans

January 3, 2012 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 17 Comments

Mary Anne here. The inspiration for this soup actually came to me in October when the hospital where I work ladled up a delicious blend of apples and fennel for “Food Day.” I wanted to recreate it precisely, but since fennel can be pricey in these parts, I opted to divine the soup with a[…]

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Crispy Kale Chips

December 22, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 26 Comments

Mary Anne here. This fall, I spent a glorious eight hours up north in horse country with my favorite girl, Mariel. I just love those quiet, mom-daughter days. On this particular adventure, we stopped for coffee on the way and, while sipping from our paper cups, we perused the goodies at a local farm stand.[…]

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Chocolate, Walnut & Coconut Pie Bars

November 29, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 14 Comments

Mary Anne here. Sadly, the Thanksgiving family feast is over and the holiday bustle is officially in full swing. Between Black Friday, which now apparently launches during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade (gasp!), to Cyber Monday we are inundated with pressure to buy, buy, buy! Not so fast. I’m still glowing from our unequaled Turkey Day[…]

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Glazed Carrots with Ginger and Fresh Orange Juice

November 23, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 11 Comments

Mary Anne here. Mariel is right – when it comes to our Thanksgiving feast, it’s all about the side dishes. I have to admit, I’ve gotten into a bit of a rut in terms of trying out new veggies, but who wants to mess with success and risk disappointing the “kids” on such an important[…]

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Gouda, Sage, and Prosciutto

November 8, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 11 Comments

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 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 18 Comments

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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Haricots Verts with Roasted Shallots

October 18, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 8 Comments

Mary Anne here. As promised, here’s my second installment to a Rittenhouse “Sunday Dinner.” When my eldest son and I went shopping for our Roast Beef, the produce market was touting thin Haricots Verts for a mere $1.99/pound. Usually when I want to treat myself to this crisp cousin of the fatter green bean, they[…]

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Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

September 26, 2011 by Mariel Goodson 23 Comments

Mariel here. When I was a wee middle-schooler, my best friend at the time used to love making sweet breads. Banana bread in particular was her forte and we spent many an afternoon whipping up a double-batch in the kitchen and then snacking on our own personal loaves while playing Donkey Kong or modeling the[…]

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Montrachet and Walnut Quesadillas with Apple, Fig, and Date Salsa

September 21, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 36 Comments

Mary Anne here. At Feast on the Cheap, we’ve written our fair share about enjoying breakfast for dinner. And Mariel realized recently that when I broke out the pancake batter for our night-time repast when she was just a little girl, it was more an act of…ummm…laziness, rather than altruistic, motherly benevolence. Busted by my brood,[…]

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Key Lime Pie

September 6, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 10 Comments

Mary Anne here. This really should be entitled, “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.” August 26th heralded my first week off since last December, and I was eager to spend nine beach-filled days at our family homestead on eastern Long Island. I had invited my little sister, Heather, (a professional photographer), to spend the first[…]

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Potato and Canadian Bacon Galette with Sage and Gruyere

August 23, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 22 Comments

Mary Anne here. Mariel’s recent complaint about mayo-laden potato and macaroni salads got me thinking about this old catering standard of scalloped potatoes and cheese. But first, a little reminiscing. When I was a young girl, my mom used to dish up “Au Gratin Potatoes” when she was feeling gourmet-ish. Her genuinely thoughtful attempt at[…]

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Strawberry Mousse

August 18, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 30 Comments

Mary Anne here. While Mariel is busy trimming her caloric intake with naturally sweet, healthful condiments like this Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions, I seem to be channeling my Southern ancestors, conjuring up sweet strawberry confections like this delicious mousse. Did I mention that not one, but TWO kinds of sugar candy-coat this[…]

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Fresh Summer Fruit Salad Topped with Yogurt and Granola

July 26, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 9 Comments

Mary Anne here. Although the thermometer is taking a much-welcomed nosedive, this fruit salad has been a Rittenhouse family summer staple for  years, appearing on our table anytime the temperature lingers above 90 degrees. Recently Mariel has featured a few breakfast-for-dinner treats here at Feast, so I just had to put in my two-cents and[…]

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Old-Fashioned Devil’s Food Cake

June 16, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 31 Comments

Mary Anne here. In honor of Father’s Day, I opted to plumb the pages of my catering archives and recreate a Devil’s Food Cake that was a favorite “special occasion confection” from gigs past. While both my dad and step-dad are no longer in this world, I humbly offer a culinary tribute to two equally[…]

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A Boatload of New England Clam Chowder

June 2, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 20 Comments

Mary Anne here. Writing this recipe tonight reminds me of the old expression “Mad dogs and Englishmen” as it’s probably a bit insane whipping up my lazy man’s chowder amidst an early June heat wave. But I do love chowder and since summer just seems to scream for clams, I’ve dutifully transcribed my favorite rendition in[…]

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Michael’s Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Crunchy Scallions and Fresh Cilantro

May 26, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 13 Comments

Mary Anne here. Well, it seems Michael is getting the hang of contributing to our little blog. This afternoon, in preparation for the holiday weekend, he whipped up this salad (it’s become a standard in our home) and actually WROTE DOWN the measurements – yippee!! Michael is a pretty cute guy and I think he[…]

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Memorial Day Recipe Ideas

May 26, 2011 by Mariel Goodson 10 Comments

I took a look at last year’s holiday menu and realized that we’ve added a boatload of family-friendly Memorial Day recipe ideas for this weekend’s start-of-summer feast. While we tend to stick to tradition when it comes to our own Memorial Day “picnic” – Deviled Eggs, Barbeque Spare Ribs, Southern Fried Chicken and Macaroni Salad[…]

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Farfalle with a Shrimp Pomodoro Sauce

May 12, 2011 by Mary Anne Rittenhouse 20 Comments

Mary Anne here. Dining al fresco is one of my favorite signposts that spring has sprung in earnest, and this creation beautifully captures the promise of warm weather staples like fresh basil and rosy tomatoes. It’s a simple repast that tastes as bright as the new season. I’ve been making this sauce in various forms[…]

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