Category Archives: Dinner

Rabbit Stifado (grody picture warning)

Posted on March 17, 2014 by sparecake

I was thinking about not posting this, because we had to kind of improvise a bit and it doesn’t look pretty, but Mary Kate wanted to see it, and I haven’t been cooking a ton of things worth sharing lately … Continue reading →

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Lazy Pie

Posted on January 27, 2014 by sparecake

The number of things that are called ‘pies’ in Greece never ceases to amaze. This particular dish is savory and has no crust, but, hey, sure, it’s a pie. I saw the recipe and immediately wanted to try it, which … Continue reading →

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Chili Beans and Rice

Posted on December 11, 2013 by sparecake

I was looking for something cheap and filling, and I always hear people talking about rice and beans, which lead me to this. It’s a bit more interesting than just some rice and beans with a few herbs, and is … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Runner Beans with Sausage and Polenta

Posted on November 15, 2013 by sparecake

Hello, my poor neglected food blog! I haven’t forgotten you, I promise! I just have not been eating so interestingly lately. But I’m working on it! For instance, several weeks ago I was working my way through the spice shops … Continue reading →

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Two Ingredient Pizza Dough

Posted on October 21, 2013 by sparecake

This may not be the single best pizza dough ever, but it’s good, and it doesn’t need two hours of rising time, so I’ll probably be making it fairly frequently in the future. It makes a slightly bready pizza crust, … Continue reading →

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Creamy Potato Soup

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sparecake

A thick, creamy potato soup that for some reason reminded me of chowder, this one is extra delightful to dip some crusty bread into! Ingredients: 6 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium onions, diced 2 carrots, peeled and finely … Continue reading →

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Hash Browns and Some News

Posted on August 19, 2013 by sparecake

I haven’t really mentioned it yet, but in less than two weeks I’m moving to Greece! Posts until then will continue as normal, and then probably slow down for a bit as we try and get the kitchen in my … Continue reading →

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Beef Lo Mein

Posted on August 14, 2013 by sparecake

I saw a chicken lo mein recipe recently, and figured it could quite easily be made gluten-free. When it came time to make it, a lot more changed than just what kind of noodles, based on what vegetables we’re willing … Continue reading →

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Coxinha

Posted on July 29, 2013 by sparecake

The first of this week’s guest posts (while I’m on vacation) is from my friend Jani, who we’ve seen several times before on the blog. I quite approve of Jani’s writing style! I also like that she picked a food … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Kimchi Butter-Ranch Bread

Posted on July 24, 2013 by sparecake

So this is a recipe that sounds potentially gross, or at least highly smelly, but turns out to be really tasty. It comes out tasting somewhere between garlic bread, French bread pizza, and Korean food, which turns out to be … Continue reading →

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