Taste for Adventure - Unusual, Unique & Downright Awesome Recipes

Sweet Raisin Bread

Posted August 13th, 2010 by girlversusdough

This bread recipe was supposed to go very differently than it did. Milchbrot, or "milk bread," in the rough German-to-English translation, is something my great-grandmother used to make all the time for special occasions. She had her own homemade recipe memorized like the back of her hand, and within a day of mixing together the milk, yeast sponge, flour and sometimes raisins; braiding them all together and twisting the b... Read More ›

Introducing James Norton

Posted August 12th, 2010 by tbsperin

I'm excited to announce that James Norton from the Heavy Table has joined us. James takes to the streets as an urban foodie, contstantly on the hunt for the latest and greatest eats. He'll be writing about that stuff for Tablespoon, including new food trends, how-tos, and interviews with others who who make up the urban food scene. His magazine, the Heavy Table, covers all things food- and drink-related in the Upp... Read More ›

Avocado Bread with Almond Flour (Gluten Free)

Posted August 11th, 2010 by girlversusdough

I have to say it: I've never baked anything gluten-free before. (Gasp! I know.) So when a reader asked for a gluten-free version of my Avocado Quick Bread, I was extremely hesitant to take on the challenge. I've heard things about gluten-free baked goods -- ones that crumble, ones that taste like cardboard, ones that look ugly or just don't taste the same as the regular version. Though I am not allergic to gluten (... Read More ›

Turkey, Apple and Cheddar Panini for National Panini Month

Posted August 9th, 2010 by scaron

Did you know that August is National Panini Month (it seems like there is a month, day or week for everything under the sun, doesn't it?)? It is, and my kids and I are embracing it big time. We love paninis, which are pressed sandwiches served hot off the grill or pan. My kids, who are two and a half and five, love trying different flavor combinations in their paninis. Our current favorite is a Turkey, Apple and Cheddar Pani... Read More ›

Cinnamon Rolls

Posted August 6th, 2010 by girlversusdough

I remember the first time I had a cinnamon roll. It was not a good experience. Straight from a package, it was the store-bought kind, and therefore incessantly sticky and gooey and flat. The cream cheese glaze was more of an overly sugary vanilla frosting, and the dough was chewy instead of light and airy. I was not impressed. Needless to say, the first time I had a homemade cinnamon roll, I had quite a different experience. Ther... Read More ›

5 Ways to Use Goat Cheese

Posted August 5th, 2010 by scaron

Do you love goat cheese? The creamy white cheese, made from the milk of a goat, has a devoted following (and a solid contingent of haters too). If you fall into the love-it group, then this post is for you. Here are five fabulous ways to use goat cheese ... they are sure to leave you drooling. 1. Perfect on Sandwiches -- Goat cheese, when softened slightly, is a fabulous addition to your favorite sandwich. For instance, warm it... Read More ›

Citrus Berry Quinoa

Posted August 5th, 2010 by goodlifeeats

I highly recommend trying quinoa if you haven't already. It is one of the most nutritious grains available and very tasty, which makes it an excellent choice for a pantry staple. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) has a similar texture to couscous, but a little more crunch and a slightly nutty flavor. The Incas called this ancient food staple "The Mother Grain." Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain and is classified as a &... Read More ›

Cooking with Beer

Posted August 2nd, 2010 by scaron

Some might call it blasphemy, but beer is fabulous in cooking. There is something about the delicious body of a good lager or stout that goes so well in everything from soup to bread. Really, absolutely, delicious. Ready to grab a bottle and try a recipe? Let's go. One of my very favorite things to do with beer is to make Beer Steamed Clams. When I was a little girl, my family used to buy clams and grill them on the charcoal gr... Read More ›

Canning 101

Posted July 31st, 2010 by scaron

When I started canning about three years ago, I was the only one whom I knew who did it. Sure, my friends and family enjoyed the jar after jar of jam that I produced, but the actual action of canning just wasn't for them. Now, they want me to show them how to do it. Go figure. I guess canning really has caught on (again!). If you are interested in starting canning, you should invest in a good canning cookbook or two. The Bal... Read More ›

Chipotle Corn Bread

Posted July 29th, 2010 by girlversusdough

I have a confession: I don't like spicy food. Especially in the summer when the temperature gauge is often up into the 90s (or at least it is out here in Iowa -- will it ever cool off?), the last thing I want to do is bite into something that makes me feel even hotter. And heavy, spicy foods in summer? Forget it. That said, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this Chipotle Corn Bread, though seemingly spicy and heavy, was... Read More ›