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Skip to My Tiramisu, My Darlin’

Skip to My Tiramisu, My Darlin’

March 14, 2010 · By Laura Hobbs · 3 Comments

Tiramisu takes some time, some planning, some patience, and a heck of a lot of self-control to keep your fingers – or your face – out of the mixing bowl.

Tomato Soup – The Remix

Tomato Soup – The Remix

March 7, 2010 · By Laura Hobbs · 8 Comments

Tomato soup has long gotten the short end of the culinary stick, so to speak.

Foodie’s Five Challenge

Foodie’s Five Challenge

February 24, 2010 · By Laura Hobbs · 1 Comment

I made myself a challenge last week – make a meal with no more than five ingredients. That’s right, five. Fünf. Cinco.

Real Deal Cornmeal

Real Deal Cornmeal

February 10, 2010 · By Laura Hobbs · No Comments

David Dickey’s “Green” Cornmeal is in a medium-coarse grind, and works perfectly for cornbread, stuffing, adding a crunch to cookies – or in my case, adding a delightful texture to buttermilk biscuits.

Happy Birthday, Foodie!

Happy Birthday, Foodie!

February 3, 2010 · By Laura Hobbs · 18 Comments

And what milestone commemoration goes without cake? For Foodie’s birthday, I made one of my all-time favorites, Mexican chocolate fudge cake.

Potluck Potstickers

Potluck Potstickers

January 21, 2010 · By Laura Hobbs · 2 Comments

I had three themes going at once: Indian-inspired, potluck-friendly and Chinese dumplings. Surely – surely, I could make this work, right?

One Pot Wonder

One Pot Wonder

January 15, 2010 · By Laura Hobbs · 14 Comments

As the time passed, the house began to fill with a wonderful, comforting, mouth-watering smell. Needless to say, dinner was delicious, and I barely had to lift a finger!

Foodie 101 – Quiche

Foodie 101 – Quiche

January 5, 2010 · By Laura Hobbs · 1 Comment

Quiche is very versatile fare – it can be eaten for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner.

Holiday Happy Hour

Holiday Happy Hour

December 16, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 1 Comment

With a bowl of sweet, spicy nuts, and a mug of heady Glühwein, The Laura Show took a well-deserved timeout. I highly recommend it, and you know you deserve it. Happy holidays!

Mac & Cheese, Please

Mac & Cheese, Please

December 8, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 5 Comments

In my book, mac & cheese means large bites of al dente pasta filled with gooey, oozy cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, hot and bubbling right out of the oven.

Rice Pudding – Thanksgiving Remix

Rice Pudding – Thanksgiving Remix

November 24, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 1 Comment

I took a standard rice pudding recipe and turned up the volume by adding pumpkin, spice and a generous helping of brown sugar and bourbon whipped cream.

Bye Bye Bananas

Bye Bye Bananas

November 11, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 8 Comments

I have a recurring problem. Every Saturday morning, while on my grocery run, I buy too many bananas.

Foodie 101 – Roast Chicken

Foodie 101 – Roast Chicken

November 4, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 13 Comments

During my last hair cut, my stylist made an alarming and worrisome observation. “I’m loving Flyer Foodie,” she said, “I just wish you’d do something… easy.”

Ripe Pears and the Orange Notebook

Ripe Pears and the Orange Notebook

October 27, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 13 Comments

The flavor of the pears was distinct but not overpowering, and provided just the right amount of sweetness to offset the saltiness of the Maytag and the peppered bacon.

Sonntag Dalken

Sonntag Dalken

October 14, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 6 Comments

Light and airy, sweet and warm, Dalken are a real treat. Next time you have a craving for an afternoon pick-me-up, treat yourself to something special.

Root Soup

Root Soup

October 8, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 5 Comments

To tend to my stuffy head, I made a huge pot of soup this weekend from some of the gnarliest, cutest root vegetables I got at the Farmers’ Market.

Back to School Bars

Back to School Bars

September 23, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 3 Comments

My own dear husband, who after graduating college a number of years ago, has gone back to school to become an architect. My first concern, of course, is keeping him fed.

Just Beet It

Just Beet It

September 16, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 7 Comments

Beets taste like dirt. And who willingly eats dirt? Not me. That is, until recently.

Mom’s Deviled Eggs

Mom’s Deviled Eggs

September 1, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 9 Comments

At any social gathering that my mom is invited to, her deviled eggs reign supreme.

You Say Zucchini, and I Say Involtini

You Say Zucchini, and I Say Involtini

August 26, 2009 · By Laura Hobbs · 6 Comments

I started with an obscenely large zucchini from the back yard, and sliced it lengthwise into strips and grilled them with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.