aj12754's Profile

From: Montclair, NJ USA

Joined: November 22nd, 2009

About me: I can't be the only person who starts thinking about what to cook next while I am doing the dishes for the meal I just finished eating ... right?

Favorite cookbook: I flirt with all of them. But I am a sucker for good writing and great pictures.

Favorite recipe: Pretty much any combo of good bread and great cheese.

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes from One Good Dish

A dish that could not be simpler to make, and absolutely delicious. Topped the cooled tomato with a room temperature slice of mozzarella drizzled with EVOO and some ribbons of basil. A real treat. read more >

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The Duck Cookbook

By James Peterson
Stewart, Tabori and Chang - 2003

This James Peterson recipe was terrific and eminently doable by the duck neophyte (which I am). I did have a little bit of trouble ensuring that I had enough braising liquid (the recipe was for 12 servings and I only needed three so I was dividing by four -- which left me with a little less braising liquid than I would have liked) so I just winged it and added more as needed and it all turned out just fine. The duck was moist and rich and flavorful and the braised cabbage (flavored with a red onion, apples, juniper berries, and balsamic vinegar) was the perfect accompaniment. The aroma of the dish was lovely and appetizing as well the presentation.

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